Fujimori, Meloni, Le Pen: The politics of staying put
For a 15-year period starting in 2011 and only ending this very June, Peruvians witnessed a reality only fathomable in the thought experiments of political comparativists…
Category
Opinion
Latest reporting and analysis on opinion.
Premium
Why the election in Sweden is scary
The recent Swedish election saw a narrow victory for the left-wing bloc, revealing significant electoral divides along immigrant backgrounds, raising concerns about…
Premium
Von der Leyen’s Europe ends at the chamber door
Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address highlighted the disconnect between Brussels and citizens, addressing energy costs but lacking concrete migration…
Premium
The West sulks while Trump squares the circle in Iran
The article examines Donald Trump's efforts in Iran, highlighting his critique of past wars and military strategies while advocating for nuclear non-proliferation…
Produce, deploy, hallucinate
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgent need to deploy artificial intelligence throughout Europe's economy during her speech at…
Belgium’s aid blind spot is bigger than one Hamas operative
Belgium's funding for NGOs linked to terrorism raises critical questions about its vetting processes, following the identification of an aid worker as a Hamas member.
Premium
Sweden’s Right loses the count but wins the trend
The Swedish election remains too close to call, with Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson's coalition likely to win a narrow majority amid shifting voter trends favoring…
Premium
Saxony-Anhalt, European populism and the return of national sovereignty
The AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt underscores a resurgence of national sovereignty in Europe, challenging established parties and the EU's centralization agenda.
Europe needs a clear test for the next €10 billion
Europe has committed over €220 billion to Ukraine since the invasion began, but future spending must focus on achieving clear goals rather than being dictated…
Premium
Saxony-Anhalt shows the firewall against the AfD cannot hold
The AfD's success in Saxony-Anhalt raises alarm in Germany, suggesting traditional parties may need to align with the Alternative to regain credibility and influence…
The AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt and the crisis of the German mainstream
The AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt reflects a qualitative shift in its support, indicating a significant challenge to the German political mainstream as…
Premium
Record turnout might not be all good news
High voter turnout can indicate a desire for change but may also signal unease about democracy, as seen in recent elections in Germany and Hungary, raising important…
Premium
Why the Trump administration supports the AfD
The Trump administration's support for the AfD follows their significant election win in Saxony-Anhalt.
Premium
Cursing over Mladić’s coffin while bowing before the Syrian jihadist? Get lost, Europe
The European Union's condemnation of Ratko Mladić's glorification contrasts sharply with its support for living jihadist leaders, revealing a troubling moral hypocrisy…
Premium
Merz runs out of road in Saxony-Anhalt
Friedrich Merz faces a challenging landscape in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD's significant electoral win.
Europe asked Draghi what was wrong. It should listen to the answer
Europe faces a critical challenge as Mario Draghi's recent report highlights deficiencies in its growth model.
Understanding the Trump administration’s free speech crusade
The Trump administration questions Europe's approach to speech regulations, emphasizing free expression's role in American leadership and highlighting potential…
Premium
Sánchez leads Spain away from the Western alliance
Spain's erratic governance under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has distanced it from Western alliances, despite a strong economy growing at 2.
Gdańsk mayor marks the anniversary of the German invasion by mourning the siege of Leningrad
Gdańsk mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz commemorated the 87th anniversary of the German invasion by highlighting the suffering of Leningrad's civilians during its siege.
Premium
Beijing reads Plato while we apologise for him
Christopher Nolan's interview in Beijing highlights contrasting attitudes toward greatness, as Chinese scholars embrace Western classics while the West grapples…
Grievance progressivism demand will always outpace supply
Left-wing progressivism often promotes dubious figures, as seen in the cases of Jason Arday and Artur Baptista da Silva, highlighting a disconnect from reality and…
Premium
Austria should rediscover its neutrality
Austria's recent support for EU policy changes raises concerns over its historical neutrality.
Premium
Iceland’s ‘No’ vote: Lessons the EU still refuses to learn
Iceland's recent referendum shows the EU's ongoing communication failures.
Premium
The Arctic rejection: Iceland delivers a humiliating reality check to Brussels
Iceland's recent referendum showed a clear rejection of EU accession, with 52.8% voting against it.
Belgium is rich in savings but short of risk capital
Belgium has €1.71 trillion in financial assets but lacks sufficient risk capital for fast-growing firms.
Premium
Pothole populism
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed a long-standing issue for cyclists by repairing a dangerous ramp on the Williamsburg Bridge, exemplifying 'pothole populism'…
One month later, will Ceuta finish with Sánchez, or will Sánchez finish with Spain?
As Ceuta grapples with a humanitarian crisis and rising crime, Pedro Sánchez's delayed response raises questions about his leadership and Spain's growing vulnerabilities.
Premium
Denial is Europe’s real emergency
Europe faces a dire threat of 'civilisational erasure' as it grapples with immigration issues and economic stagnation, highlighting a profound reluctance to confront…
Premium
From Pakistan to Nigeria: How Brussels subsidises the persecution of Christians
Christianity faces systematic eradication in Pakistan and Nigeria, with the EU prioritizing trade over human rights, allowing persecution to persist unchallenged.
Premium
Europe will not be outvoted, it will be renormalised
The article discusses how vocal minorities can influence societal norms, highlighting the example of religious practices dominating in environments where they are…