How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game

Introduction Art isn’t just about fancy paintings or weird sculptures hanging in galleries—it’s a real money-maker, pulling in cash while putting cities on the map and fueling tourism. But here’s the thing: the art world’s a tough place to survive. It’s risky, doesn’t always turn a quick profit, and needs a little push to keep … Continue reading How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game →

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 →

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 →

Europe’s Competitive Illusion: Education, Industry, and the Reshaped Global Order

when we analyze today’s global economic structure, we must face a harsh truth: Europe has fallen out of the core competitive ecosystem, and France in particular finds itself at the margins. This is no accident—it is the result of long-accumulated structural problems. Let’s begin with France’s education system, which is crucial for understanding the decline … Continue reading Europe’s Competitive Illusion: Education, Industry, and the Reshaped Global Order →