Should European citizens be expected to finance the ambitions of the state with their personal savings? Under Ursula von der Leyen’s leadership, the European Commission has unveiled a strategy that effectively calls on individuals to become investors in the Union’s geopolitical and digital future. But behind the polished rhetoric of[Read More…]

As Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate Gaza and direct confrontation with Iran intensifies, the question is no longer just about Hamas, it’s about whether the region is heading toward a far wider, uncontrollable war. With over 20 Palestinians killed overnight and fresh assaults deepening the humanitarian collapse, is the military[Read More…]

The European Union is preparing to launch a standardized framework for savings and investment accounts, a flagship initiative under the Savings and Investments Union intended to boost retail investor participation across member states. By harmonizing tax treatments and leveraging existing national best practices, the EU hopes to democratize access to[Read More…]

Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran have undoubtedly showcased its military precision, but they’ve also reopened a familiar strategic dilemma: what happens when tactical victories outpace political planning? Despite early successes, there is no clear exit strategy, only an increasingly complex and high-risk confrontation with a regional superpower. Without U.S. military[Read More…]

What Kind of Future Are We Forcing Children to Inherit?How long can children be raised in a culture of bomb shelters, trauma, and survival drills before it reshapes their entire worldview? Is it morally acceptable for a generation to grow up normalizing missile attacks as part of life? And more[Read More…]

The Architecture of Failure: Has Brussels’ Political Design Become a Liability? Brussels’ governance structure often lauded as an exercise in pluralism may now be its greatest obstacle. With 19 municipalities, overlapping language groups, and scattered competences between Flemish and French-speaking parties, the Brussels-Capital Region is a textbook case of institutional[Read More…]

The European Union’s move to redirect citizens’ savings into defense, surveillance, and military tech framed as a strategic “wealth-building” initiative is stirring growing controversy. Is this truly a forward-thinking investment opportunity for EU citizens, or a calculated repackaging of military spending to secure public funding through private wallets? Can a[Read More…]