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Culture
The hour has struck: Europe between self-revelation and renewal: A reflection on the root causes of the European crisis
The catalyst for this article was the question of whether the current mass migration is a coincidence, a necessity or a deliberately orchestrated project. The question is a valid one and it deserves a clear answer. …
By Stefan Korte
Politics
Tens of thousands of Africans storm Spanish enclave Tom Russcher MP and Ralf Dekker MP table parliamentary questions
At the end of July, within 24 hours, tens of thousands of Africans stormed EU territory in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Moroccan and Spanish border guards stood by and watched. This came just a few weeks after Spanish …
By Forum for Democracy
Culture
On Life after the Fall of the West
A conversation with Sid Lukkassen on decline, re-sourcing and a new future for the Netherlands Introduction Dr Sid Lukkassen may have left the Netherlands, but the Netherlands and the West refuse to let go of him. In …
By Hans van de Breevaart
Politics
Brussels votes to extend Chat Control via a controversial procedure
This week, the European Parliament approved the extension of the temporary Chat Control Regulation. This means that large technology companies will continue to be able to automatically scan unencrypted messaging …
By Forum for Democracy
Politics
Speech: Lidewij de Vos at the Europe of Sovereign Nations Summit (Berlin, 26 June 2026)
Thank you, dear friends, for welcoming Forum for Democracy into the wonderful Europe of Sovereign Nations family. Ever since its creation two years ago, we have admired you for the courage with which you defend our …
By Lidewij de Vos
Politics
A message from Thierry Baudet: our project will succeed or fail based on our ability to create our own community
For years, Forum for Democracy has been working day and night to be more than just a political party – to be a genuine social movement which is building, across the board, the cultural, economic and political change …
By Thierry Baudet
Culture
Machiavelli and his statecraft from God
Machiavelli has been drastically distorted. Many people including scholars all over the world think that Machiavelli was an unethical and unreligious person. I have to argue that Machiavelli was not only a Christian but …
By Prof. dr. h.c. Hei Sing Tso
Politics
What the World Can Learn from the Fall of the West - by Sid Lukkassen
Reviewed by Edgard Frederix A book on the crisis of leadership in a civilisation losing confidence in itself In ‘What the World Can Learn from the Fall of the West,’ Dutch political philosopher Sid Lukkassen offers a …
By Editorial Team
Politics
From biochemistry and music to politics
Dutch young politician de Vos: “I saw my homeland disappearing” Interview with Lidewij de Vos, Junge Freiheit , 7 June 2026 by Curd-Torsten Weick and Mina Buts. Like Germany, the Netherlands is also grappling with the …
By Editorial Team
Economy
Another blow for climate fanatics: IMF confirms economic stagnation due to climate and nitrogen policies
A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the Netherlands of slowing economic growth, significant uncertainty regarding economic prospects and structural problems that are putting pressure on …
By Milan Schenk
Politics
Youth crime and migrant backgrounds: figures The Hague would rather avoid
The Netherlands has a growing problem with youth crime. Not only on the streets, but also in the classroom, on social media and in statistics. Young people are increasingly suspected of weapons offences, schools are …
By Editorial Team
Politics
The US National Security Strategy and its implications for Europe
20 May 2026 Speech given in the Second Chamber of the States-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch Parliament) Chairman, The National Security Strategy document published by the US government at the end of …
By Ralf Dekker
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