Why I Don't Want to Live in a European Empire
A first trip to Vienna after the fall of communism showed Igor Koso what prosperity and freedom could look like. He fears Europe i…
Estonia’s Orthodox Church Dispute Is a European Problem
In Estonia, the fight against Russian influence has gradually turned into pressure on the Orthodox Church, and issues of national …
Capitalism Was Born in Free Cities, Not in Factories
Europe’s prosperity was built by merchant republics, limited government and a competitive order that gave innovation room to grow.…
How the Struggle Between Popes and Kings Shaped Civil Liberties
Europe’s path to liberty, capitalism and prosperity began in a medieval contest between Church and state. In the second essay in h…
Kennedy’s Diet Shake-Up: The Food Pyramid Turned Upside Down?
New US recommendations place fruit and vegetables on an equal footing with meat, dairy and fats, aiming to reshape both public gui…
Chuck Norris, actor and martial arts master, dies
The family announced on Instagram that he passed away suddenly, surrounded by his loved ones. He had just celebrated his 86th birt…
Fewer church members do not mean fewer Christians
Every year Germany’s Catholic Church and Protestant churches publish new figures showing membership losses. The numbers make headl…
Three scenarios for Europe
Despite growing tensions and unrest in the world, we must not give up our efforts to achieve a more peaceful and humane century.
Genetic modification of embryos is prohibited. Sam Altman and his husband ignore this
A startup funded by some of Silicon Valley's most powerful billionaires is pushing the boundaries of reproductive genetics. Preven…
ChatGPT launches erotica chatbot, faces further criticism
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said his company "is not the elected moral police of the world" after facing criticism for its decision to a…