EU Economic : Structural Flaws, Declining Global Standing, and the Immigrant Integration Catastrophe

I. Economic Overview and Core Data The European Union (EU), formalized in 1993, is a supranational entity—not a single nation—designed to enhance economic integration. In 2008, its GDP reached approximately $19 trillion, rivaling the United States’ $14.7 trillion at the time. Fast forward to 2023, Eurostat data pegs the EU-27’s GDP at $18 trillion, still … Continue reading EU Economic : Structural Flaws, Declining Global Standing, and the Immigrant Integration Catastrophe →

Analysis of Social Changes in Germany’s 2025 Federal Election

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 →

Economic Analysis Report on France’s “Tax the Billionaires Bill”

Historical Background and Passage of the Bill On the night of February 20, 2025, after intense debates, the French National Assembly passed the “Proposal to Establish a 2% Minimum Wealth Tax on the Super-Rich” (commonly referred to as the “Tax the Billionaires Bill”) with 116 votes in favor and 39 against. The bill imposes a … Continue reading Economic Analysis Report on France’s “Tax the Billionaires Bill” →

The Decline of Europe’s Economy and the Shifting Global Economic Order: A Case of Institutional and Strategic Missteps

Over the past fifteen years, Europe’s economic position has deteriorated significantly. In 2008, Europe’s GDP was roughly equal to that of the United States, with both accounting for about 25% of global GDP. However, today, the U.S. economy has surpassed $26 trillion, while Europe’s total GDP has shrunk to just over half of that. This … Continue reading The Decline of Europe’s Economy and the Shifting Global Economic Order: A Case of Institutional and Strategic Missteps →