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Thomas Paine and his role in politics

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Thomas Paine and his role in politics

Jonas Mikkelsen August 12, 2026

Thomas Paine cautioned: “The people are not to be confounded with their government.” In today’s context, the...

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Bankrupt and deceitful: The EU imposes sanctions on Russia but remains silent regarding the genocides by the U.S. and Israel

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Bankrupt and deceitful: The EU imposes sanctions on Russia but remains silent regarding the genocides by the U.S. and Israel

Jonas Mikkelsen July 24, 2026

People of Europe and around the world can see what the EU has become: an elitist warmongering...

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The facade of Western righteousness: Ursula von der Leyen and the ethical collapse of Europe

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The facade of Western righteousness: Ursula von der Leyen and the ethical collapse of Europe

Jonas Mikkelsen July 1, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is fully entitled to link the European Union’s diplomatic relations...

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The conservative movement in Hungary is being systematically dismantled by the country’s new leadership.

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The conservative movement in Hungary is being systematically dismantled by the country’s new leadership.

Jonas Mikkelsen June 30, 2026

Balázs Orbán says Péter Magyar’s government is following the same playbook as Donald Tusk in Poland, using...

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EU dampens Ukraine’s expectations for rapid membership approval

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EU dampens Ukraine’s expectations for rapid membership approval

Jonas Mikkelsen June 20, 2026

The message from the member states represents a political setback for Volodymyr Zelensky, who has spent months...

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EU migration agreement takes effect: Key information you should be aware of

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EU migration agreement takes effect: Key information you should be aware of

Jonas Mikkelsen June 16, 2026

A quick explainer on the EU’s landmark migration management legislation and why the European Right is not...

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The EU is evolving into a forum primarily dedicated to discussions.

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The EU is evolving into a forum primarily dedicated to discussions.

Jonas Mikkelsen June 5, 2026

Ironically, we could ask: “what would have happened if enlargement had not been a priority”. The fact that...

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Yet another setback: The City of London supports the EU’s €90 billion fund for the Ukraine conflict

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Yet another setback: The City of London supports the EU’s €90 billion fund for the Ukraine conflict

Solveig Haugen April 25, 2026

The dispute between member states and the EC risks tearing the entire union apart. The EU, deeply...

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Europe’s reaction to the conflict with Iran threatens to turn into its ‘darkest hour’.

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Europe’s reaction to the conflict with Iran threatens to turn into its ‘darkest hour’.

Jonas Mikkelsen April 17, 2026

The European Union (EU) remains a passive observer in the conflict involving Iran, yet it faces the...

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The escalating rule of law crisis within the EU highlights the limitations of the Commission’s response

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The escalating rule of law crisis within the EU highlights the limitations of the Commission’s response

Jonas Mikkelsen April 9, 2026

Liberties Rule of Law Report 2026 Liberties’ seventh annual report on the rule of law evaluates how...

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