Topic: EU

Gold Dispute: Is Italy Preparing a National Bullion Reserve?
Gold Dispute: Is Italy Preparing a National Bullion Reserve? December 3, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Italy pulls its gold supply out from under the EU's nose. 
Is the German AfD Firewall Finally Cracking?
Is the German AfD Firewall Finally Cracking? November 27, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Politics will not succeed in rehabilitating the narrative of man-made, CO2-based climate change to suppress, once again, both the dialogue with the AfD and the critical debate on the Green Deal.
On Orwell’s Trail: Is the EU Eliminating Digital Privacy?
On Orwell’s Trail: Is the EU Eliminating Digital Privacy? November 25, 2025 Thomas Kolbe A comprehensive communication-scanning regime would allow national authorities to identify political opponents far more quickly -- a tool capable of making life hell for anyone inconvenient to those in power.
EU States Complete Brussels’ Surveillance Network
EU States Complete Brussels’ Surveillance Network November 24, 2025 Thomas Kolbe The EU is working at full speed to complete its online surveillance-and-informant network. 
Climate Policy Turning Point
Climate Policy Turning Point November 18, 2025 Thomas Kolbe On the horizon, the end of the EU’s grand climate machinations is becoming visible.
Keep your distance, Mr. Zelensky
Keep your distance, Mr. Zelensky November 19, 2025 Oliver Martin America’s political elite wants nothing to do with being photographed next to Team Zelensky while a massive corruption cloud hangs over their heads.
Ursula von der Leyen Wants More Money
Ursula von der Leyen Wants More Money November 13, 2025 Thomas Kolbe A master of turning dysfunction into virtue, she knows that marketing is everything -- and the best marketing for a broken product lies in perpetual apocalypse.
The Climate Cult Fails Europe
The Climate Cult Fails Europe November 8, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Brussels’ climate policy a poverty engine -- one that is systematically draining Europe’s industrial base in global competition.
Nothing New in Brussels
Nothing New in Brussels November 5, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Last week's EU summit ends with Brussels doubling down on regulation and centralization.
Stellantis Leaves Germany, No One Comes
Stellantis Leaves Germany, No One Comes November 3, 2025 Thomas Kolbe The flight from a collapsing German economy intensifies. 
Secession or Submission: Brussels Steps Up the Pressure
Secession or Submission: Brussels Steps Up the Pressure October 31, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Europe’s deepening economic crisis and a rising conservative front in Eastern Europe are putting the European Union under pressure. 
EU Leaders Condemn Brussels’ Regulatory Course
EU Leaders Condemn Brussels’ Regulatory Course October 23, 2025 Thomas Kolbe The criticism of the European Union’s regulatory policies is growing louder. 
Digital Colonialism and the Theft of Rights
Digital Colonialism and the Theft of Rights October 22, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Germany’s Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer is doubling down in his war with U.S. tech giants. Undeterred 
The Bureaucracy Myth: Merz Shadow-Boxes with the EU
The Bureaucracy Myth: Merz Shadow-Boxes with the EU October 21, 2025 Thomas Kolbe German chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of the EU and his bureaucracy-cutting program are nothing more than media smokescreens. 
A Lonely Voice in the Desert
A Lonely Voice in the Desert October 15, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann calls for an end to the CO2 cult.
France on the Brink: Debt Spiral and Political Paralysis
France on the Brink: Debt Spiral and Political Paralysis September 29, 2025 Thomas Kolbe France remains paralyzed even after its latest government reshuffle. Time is running out to consolidate public finances before bond markets turn against Paris.
Trump Created An ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Moment At The UN
Trump Created An ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Moment At The UN September 29, 2025 Evelyne Joslain During his barnstorming UN speech, Trump told the UN and the EU hard truths that the leaders will ignore but that their people were desperate to hear.
Europe Reshapes its Monetary System
Europe Reshapes its Monetary System September 22, 2025 Thomas Kolbe A desperate Europe is attempting to deal with its debt problems by introducing the digital euro.
Overregulated to Death
Overregulated to Death September 21, 2025 Thomas Kolbe The ship “Euro” is steaming full speed toward the iceberg that has long been visible. 
Is Latin America Opening up to Europe?
Is Latin America Opening up to Europe? September 5, 2025 Thomas Kolbe After a two-decade stalemate, there is now movement in the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states of South America.
Where the Journey Leads
Where the Journey Leads August 26, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Large parts of the EU political elite have a fractured relationship with reality. 
The U.S. Intervenes Against EU Digital Surveillance
The U.S. Intervenes Against EU Digital Surveillance August 8, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Americans have become the last line of defense for the free speech rights of EU citizens.
German economy in free fall
German economy in free fall August 9, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Daily reports of factory shutdowns, mass layoffs, and capital relocations confirm the picture: Germany’s private economy is in free fall.
Brussels’ partisan warfare
Brussels’ partisan warfare July 31, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Are the Eurocrats sabotaging the trade deal?
Trump’s tariff gamble pays off again, this time with the EU
Trump’s tariff gamble pays off again, this time with the EU July 27, 2025 Andrea Widburg With a framework in place, it looks as if the Trump juggernaut is completely unstoppable.
Dissonance in the Green Valhalla: German Workers Break the Climate Silence
Dissonance in the Green Valhalla: German Workers Break the Climate Silence July 14, 2025 Thomas Kolbe A group of German industrial labor representatives has broken ranks to fiercely criticize Berlin’s climate policy. 
Queen Ursula survives -- barely
Queen Ursula survives -- barely July 10, 2025 Thomas Kolbe European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a motion of no confidence in the European Parliament.
The European Union: No Friend of the United States, Democracy, or Free Speech
The European Union: No Friend of the United States, Democracy, or Free Speech July 9, 2025 Tom Armstrong Despite its hostility to America and American values, Democrat presidents have enthusiastically encouraged its growth.
Trump Strikes Back at Canadian Digital Tax
Trump Strikes Back at Canadian Digital Tax June 30, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Trump sends a clear signal to the Western world: whoever tries to siphon off America’s innovative strength or block it through regulation will be declared a pariah without hesitation.
Liberation Day vs. double standards
Liberation Day vs. double standards April 3, 2025 Thomas Kolbe Trump’s challenge should push Europe to rethink its ways. 
Defections, asset seizures, ultimatums: In Venezuela, the wheels are turning and the news is getting good
Defections, asset seizures, ultimatums: In Venezuela, the wheels are turning and the news is getting good January 27, 2019 Monica Showalter Can we see a light at the end of the tunnel? Here are five bits of good news...
Germany, France, and the EU
Germany, France, and the EU May 30, 2018 Peter Skurkiss This can't go on.
Turkey's Made-to-Order Migrant Plan to Retake Europe
Turkey's Made-to-Order Migrant Plan to Retake Europe March 18, 2017 Monica Showalter Turkey's president, Recep Erdogan, has asked Turkish women to produce five babies apiece, the better to take over Europe.
The real meaning of Brexit
The real meaning of Brexit July 5, 2016 Anthony Bright-Paul On June 23, 2016, Great Britain voted to rule itself.
The EU is a Dictatorship that Britain Should Leave
The EU is a Dictatorship that Britain Should Leave June 22, 2016 Anthony Bright-Paul When the Commission headed by Herr Juncker issues a Regulation it has the force of law for all 28 member States immediately. Let me repeat that one word – immediately.
Austrian election will be determined by absentee ballots, as world media struggle with specter of nationalist/populist revolt
Austrian election will be determined by absentee ballots, as world media struggle with specter of nationalist/populist revolt May 23, 2016 Thomas Lifson Some unexpected, even surprising takes.
Poles burn EU flags as thousands rally for independence
Poles burn EU flags as thousands rally for independence November 12, 2015 Thomas Lifson If the EU keeps forcing member nations to accept hundreds of thousands of Muslims – becoming millions as the flow continues – it may well fall apart.
Edward Snowden must not Disgrace Andrei Sakharov
Edward Snowden must not Disgrace Andrei Sakharov September 21, 2013 Michael Curtis Sakharov was an extraordinarily courageous person who spoke out openly for his views and who suffered because of them. Edward Snowden is none of these things.
Meet The Tarnished Bureaucrat Who Is Running Our Negotiations With Iran
Meet The Tarnished Bureaucrat Who Is Running Our Negotiations With Iran April 24, 2012 Joel J. Sprayregen The mind-boggling background of the person representing the interests of the civilized world in dealing with the nuclear ambitions of the mullahs? The most important person in the world you never heard of.
How to Make Sense of the European Union Disaster
How to Make Sense of the European Union Disaster November 30, 2011 T.S. Weidler One of the most foolish ventures ever conceived is unraveling now. It would be a joke if it weren't tragic.
Germany's Dream of Domination to Come True?
Germany's Dream of Domination to Come True? November 30, 2011 J. Robert Smith No one can say that Germany elevated to a first-among-equals status in Europe is the opening of a Pandora's Box, but it may be. It most certainly would set Europe on the road toward German hegemony.
Real Life K.O.'s Zorba and His EU Friends
Real Life K.O.'s Zorba and His EU Friends November 27, 2011 Clarice Feldman In Nikos Kazanzakis' Zorba the Greek we see both Kazanzakis' disdain for capitalists and a description of the Greek ethos which is proving that country's economic downfall
The Only Good Reason for the European Union
The Only Good Reason for the European Union November 18, 2011 James Lewis The only inexhaustible energy source on earth is human gullibility. The European Union is completely run by it.
Will Germany Choose Another Gotterdämmerung?
Will Germany Choose Another Gotterdämmerung? November 17, 2011 Fay Voshell It could be that Germany will once again find herself at the top of a reconfigured European hierarchy if it chooses not to go the way of Europe, but instead the way of Germany.
Back in EUSSR
Back in EUSSR October 31, 2011 John Griffing There are more than a few similarities between the newly forged federal Europe and the former Soviet Union.