Author: Santiago Zabala

Anxiety and anger continue to grow about the future of the European Union with multiple crises plaguing the region. Issues such as cost-of-living, housing, migration, sluggish growth, and political unrest have left the EU vulnerable to the rise of far-right movements in many countries. The ongoing war in Ukraine, climate change threats, and calls for increased military spending further highlight the challenges faced by the EU. Despite the mounting crises, EU leaders have been criticized for their approach of warmongering rather than addressing the root causes of these issues. Calls to arm Ukraine and increase military readiness have raised concerns…

In a surprising turn of events, the far-right leaders Javier Milei from Argentina and Giorgia Meloni from Italy have formed an unlikely bond despite their ideological differences. While Milei identifies as a libertarian, Meloni leads a nationalist party with historic ties to fascism. Their shared disdain for establishment politicians and embrace of neoliberal policies have brought them together, despite their opposing views on issues like immigration and state intervention. Milei’s presidency in Argentina has seen the implementation of harsh economic reforms that have negatively impacted the public, leading many to question the true nature of his populist agenda. Similarly, Meloni,…