Category: Europe
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The UK Election Should Serve as a Warning to Democrats
The British general election dealt a devastating blow to the Labour Party. The Conservatives have won the largest majority in Parliament since Margaret Thatcher’s reelection in 1987. Read the rest at The National Interest.
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Timidity and a Hostility to Competition Have Left Europe a Scientific Wasteland
A recent study published in the Oxford journal Science and Public Policy reveals the harsh reality of the state of science in the European Union: “Europe lags far behind the USA in the production of important, highly cited research.” Read the rest at The Telegraph.
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Merkel Can’t Lead Germany, Much Less the Free World
Angela Merkel is likely cruising to an easy re-election as Germany’s chancellor. Because many pundits in America refer to her as the “leader of the free world,” it is tempting to speculate that her electoral success is due to keen wisdom and firm leadership. In reality, quite the opposite is the case. In many ways,…
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Why Protests Are Erupting All Over Poland
The government’s law against independent journalists serves as another reminder of the fragility of Polish democracy. Read the rest at The National Interest.
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Britain Is Now a One-Party System, But That Could Change…
Before the British election in May, political analysts were nearly unanimous in their prophesying: The United Kingdom was entering a new era of politics in which it would be joining the rest of the continent in the chaotic world of multiparty coalition governments. The Conservative-Labour duopoly was declared dead. As is so often the case,…
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Rare Weather Patterns Can Trigger Tsunamis
The meteotsunamis, some as high as 3 meters (10 feet), hit coastal areas all over Europe.
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In Germany, Anti-Americanism Goes on Display
Trying to please Europeans, and Germans in particular, is not always time well spent.
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Unlike U.S. Politicians, British Pols Have Class
The country from which we revolted nearly 240 years ago still has a thing or two to teach us about government.
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Paleoconservatives Are Wrong About Putin
Paleoconservatives fail to appreciate the fact that Mr. Putin is perfectly capable of escalating conflicts all by himself.