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Echoes from Ruby Ridge

Sven R. Larson May 29, 2022

A moral question lingers for both Americans and Europeans, 30 years after the Ruby Ridge incident: do we as citizens have the right to isolate ourselves and effectively secede from the rest of society? If we try to do so, does the government have the right to intervene and force us back under its jurisdiction?

The Threat to National Independence

Juan Ángel Soto May 19, 2022

Weak armies, illegal immigration, debt, energy dependence, and unbalanced trade are all undermining the European nation-state, argues Juan Ángel Soto Gómez.

Growing Worries about a European Super-State

Sven R. Larson May 4, 2022

The Conference for the Future of Europe displayed a lack of expertise on the limitations of EU powers as enshrined in the Union’s constitution.

European Court of Justice Rules Poland and Hungary Could Lose EU Money

Bridget Ryder February 18, 2022

The ECJ handed down the much-anticipated ruling on denying EU countries EU money. Significantly, the pronouncement was broadcast live in Hungarian and Polish, indicating how ground-breaking ruling is considered. The court denied all of Poland and Hungary’s grievances, but the fight over rule of law has just truly begun.

The EU as Empire?

Balázs Orbán December 25, 2021

If Brussels wants to keep the project of the EU going, it must abandon its imperial trajectory.

Bulgaria: EU Court Rules Country Must Issue Identity Papers to Same-Sex Couple’s Child

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 16, 2021

The Court of Justice declared that member countries are “free to decide whether or not to allow marriage and parenthood for persons of the same sex under their national law.” But the Court ruled that Bulgaria had to recognize the child’s Spanish birth certificate and issue an ID.

New German Chancellor Visits to Poland With Mixed Success

Bridget Ryder December 15, 2021

Scholz met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in an attempt to establish better relations between the two nations that have been increasingly at odds over issues ranging from energy policy to rule of law.

New Caledonia Rejects Independence

Hélène de Lauzun December 13, 2021

96.5% of the votes cast in the referendum were in favor of remaining as a French territory, rejecting independence. President Emmanuel Macron responded: “France is more beautiful because New Caledonia has decided to stay.”

Does France Want to “Decolonize” New Caledonia?

Hélène de Lauzun December 9, 2021

Twice, the question had been put to Kanaks and French people living on the island. And twice, the result was clear-cut in favour of remaining in France. But that is not enough, and those in favour of independence want to force people to vote again to achieve their goal.

Europe’s Right-Wing Leaders Vow to Cooperate; Take Steps to Build “Big European Force”

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 7, 2021

In a joint statement, the leaders rejected the notion of “a Europe governed by a self-appointed elite” and said that “only the sovereign institutions of the states have full democratic legitimacy.”

Tag: sovereignty

Echoes from Ruby Ridge

The Threat to National Independence

Growing Worries about a European Super-State

European Court of Justice Rules Poland and Hungary Could Lose EU Money

The EU as Empire?

Bulgaria: EU Court Rules Country Must Issue Identity Papers to Same-Sex Couple’s Child

New German Chancellor Visits to Poland With Mixed Success

New Caledonia Rejects Independence

Does France Want to “Decolonize” New Caledonia?

Europe’s Right-Wing Leaders Vow to Cooperate; Take Steps to Build “Big European Force”

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