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Illegal Channel Crossings Will Last Five More Years—“At Least”

Michael Curzon August 20, 2023

An immigration expert told The European Conservative that government numbers on illegal migration are a “delusion” and that the migrant situation in the UK will only “get worse.”

Balanced Budget or Small Government, Part II

Sven R. Larson August 16, 2023

The only way for a government to be fiscally responsible is to transform government in the image of national conservatism. Hungary offers a good example of how to do it.

Balanced Budget or Small Government? Part I

Sven R. Larson August 10, 2023

Europe’s conservatives want to be fiscally responsible, but they need to become bolder and address the root cause of government deficits and debt.

Negotiations Underway for Spanish Government

Bridget Ryder July 25, 2023

With Spain in the EU presidency and European elections coming up next year, the shortfall of the Right in Spain is having repercussions in Brussels as well.

Spain’s Broken Electoral Map

Carlos Perona Calvete July 25, 2023

Were the PP to govern now, it is unlikely that it would try to resolve the asymmetries of the Spanish system on display during these elections, especially with Núñez Feijóo at the helm.

Belgium’s Coalition Government Trips Over Tax Reform

Tristan Vanheuckelom July 22, 2023

In a not-too-subtle dig at the MR party, the sole holdout among all seven coalition partners, Belgium’s Finance Minister said that “today we must conclude that not everyone is able to leave their trench and to show the courage to make decisions in the interest of all.”