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Islamists Recruit At-Risk Children From French Emergency Shelters

Hélène de Lauzun June 2, 2025

The overwhelmed and poorly trained staff leave the field open to recruiters of all kinds, such as preachers close to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Germany: Over 6 in 10 Welfare Recipients Have Migrant Backgrounds

Robert Semonsen December 4, 2023

People with ‘migrant background’—defined as having at least one parent without German citizenship—receive majority of welfare benefits but comprise just 24.3% of Germany’s population.

Austria: Sinking ÖVP Unveils “Future Plan 2030”

Robert Semonsen August 18, 2023

“The ÖVP can write as many papers [as they like] for Nehammer, the Austrians no longer believe this party. It’s over,” said FPÖ general secretary Michael Schnedlitz, who called for new elections.

German Politicians Want Foreigners To Work for Welfare Benefits

Robert Semonsen July 30, 2023

German taxpayers have paid out a total of €132.8 billion to foreign recipients of Hartz IV social welfare aid since 2010.

France: Nearly €700/Day to House an Illegal Migrant in Detention Centers

Robert Semonsen October 28, 2022

By comparison, the French state spends €953 per month, or €31 per day, on pensioners over the age of 65 who lack the resources to sustain themselves financially.

Fresh Ideas for Conservative Reform

Sven R. Larson September 27, 2022

A conservative system of benefits protects citizens from destitution, but to succeed, the definition of poverty needs to be overhauled. The Heritage Foundation is moving in this direction, and their ideas could positively impact European welfare policy.

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