The silent masters of money: how the ECB makes Europeans poor
The European Central Bank (ECB) was founded with the promise of stability, discipline, and independence. It was to be the heart of the euro project, ….
The illusion of independence: how post-Brexit Britain thrived economically yet remains under global control
When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, it was widely portrayed as an act of national self-destruction. Economists, politicians, and….
The AI bubble: risk, reward, and lessons from history
Technological revolutions have always attracted both fascination and speculation. Every period of breakthrough, from railways in the 19th century to the internet in the….
Christine Lagarde: convicted of corruption, left unscathed at the top
Christine Lagarde is often presented as a symbol of female power in the financial world. Yet her career tells a different story, one in which….
The illusion of inheritance tax: why it serves only the state and the ultra-rich
Inheritance tax is presented as a tool for fairness. Politicians claim it prevents dynasties of wealth, ensures everyone contributes, and promotes equality….
The euro: a failed experiment with lasting damage
When the euro was launched at the turn of the millennium, it was hailed as a great leap toward European unity. A single currency for….
The civil servant state and the detoriation of freedom and democracy
In modern Western societies, the size of the government apparatus has grown exponentially over recent decades. Where governments once focused on maintaining order, collecting taxes, ….
The real impact of asylum seekers: why the “small part” narrative distorts the true picture of migration
It is often repeated in political discourse and media reporting that asylum seekers form only a small fraction of total migration flows, frequently stated as….
Inflation is theft, how governments and central banks quietly rob their citizens
Inflation is often presented as a natural, even healthy part of a functioning economy. Central banks, economists, and political institutions regularly claim that a moderate….
The questionable practices of the European Investment Bank: a shadow giant under scrutiny
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is often hailed as the EU’s financial engine for progress. It funds infrastructure, green projects, and economic cohesion programs across….
Invest-NL: Innovation Engine or Taxpayer Sinkhole?
Invest-NL was launched with grand promises: to turbocharge innovation, accelerate the green transition, and fill funding gaps in markets deemed “too risky” by private investors….
Trump’s Tariffs: The Great Reset for the American Economy
The tariff policies introduced under President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy, especially among globalist economists, multinational corporations, and pro-China trade lobbies. But if we strip….