The more I think about it, the more I feel we are trapped in a “gaze” dilemma: policymakers look at aggregates, curves, and quarterly reports, yet fail to see the expressions on neighborhood streets, the processes inside factories, or the queues in schools and clinics. The EU’s original promise was the Four Freedoms, free movement … Continue reading From Freedom to Demography: How Europe Lost Sight of Its Own Promise
I’ve always believed that the openness and equality of liberal democracy are the bedrock of our society, but I also see clearly that this openness is exposing us to serious risks. When confronted with forces that hold opposing values—whether the military strategies of hostile regimes or the social pressures of cultural differences—the rules of liberal … Continue reading The Crisis of Liberal Democracy I See: From Drones to Immigration
The preliminary results of Germany’s federal election (Bundestagswahl) held on February 23, 2025, indicate that the center-right alliance (Union, CDU/CSU) won with 28.5% of the vote (a 4.4% increase). Led by Friedrich Merz, the Union will form a government. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic high of 20.8% (a 10.5% increase), … Continue reading Analysis of Social Changes in Germany’s 2025 Federal Election
