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You can't have your cake and eat it too

You can't have your cake and eat it too

Preparedness is a hot topic these days. In Europe, Poland has recently introduced compulsory lessons in weapons handling for schoolchildren for war-preparedness purposes.

The European Democracy Shield: Who is it Really Protecting?

The European Democracy Shield: Who is it Really Protecting?

The EU’s regulations aimed at combating disinformation raise questions about who is really being protected and also about the true purpose of the “European Democracy Shield”.

On Car Seats and Censorship

On Car Seats and Censorship

Fertility rates in Western countries have fallen to historically low levels in recent years - not a single Western country had a fertility rate above the replacement rate in 2023.

The Peacock's Feathers: A Guide to Real News

The Peacock's Feathers: A Guide to Real News

When the spin is too smooth, is it really news? A look at the complex media landscape and the importance of costly signaling in evaluating information.

What if the Green Facts Don't Add Up?

What if the Green Facts Don't Add Up?

Beneath the green rhetoric: A worrying picture is emerging, revealing that the EU’s green agenda may be stifling economic growth, compromising security, and undermining preparedness.

No Green Future without Economic Prosperity

No Green Future without Economic Prosperity

Germany, the EU’s largest economy, is once again forced to bear the label “Europe’s sick man”.

The Thin Veneer

The Thin Veneer

The Dutch primatologist Frans de Waal coined the term “veneer theory” in his book “Our Inner Ape” in 2005.

The Knights of Free Speech

The Knights of Free Speech

Get ready for a showdown: Will the US’ take on the EU’s ‘Democracy Shield’ and challenge the EU’s censorious attitude in 2025 onwards?