Cláudia Ascensão Nunes



Articles by Cláudia Ascensão Nunes

To the European Union: Don’t Tread on Us

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito

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To the European Union: Don’t Tread on Us

According to the latest polls, Europeans are expected to vote for political forces leaning toward the right side of the spectrum, often with euro-skeptic tendencies. We are talking about nine member states where these forces might emerge victorious, and another nine where they are projected to secure second and third positions.
So, what path has the European Union taken to cause such significant dissatisfaction and a desire for such a radical change for the first time? The answer seems to be simple and can be summarized as a loss of freedom.
According to the European Parliament Autumn 2023 Survey, conducted six months before the 2024 European elections, 34 percent of Europeans think the European Union should maintain peace, enhance security, and improve cooperation among member states.

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The “Climate Emergency”: Fueled by 21st Century Marxism

Europe currently faces several challenges that potentially harm the quality of life for people in general but especially for young individuals, preventing them from developing their lives autonomously and independently. The housing crisis, reflected in overcrowded accommodation affecting 28 percent of young people aged 15 to 29, is just one example.
Freedom of expression in Europe also seems more threatened than ever. Highly controlled content is removed from social platforms by those who seem to consider themselves more legitimate thinkers than the rest of us.
Young people in Europe appear to lack the freedom to grow as individuals with full freedom of expression and to even acquire property. However, there is a global phenomenon that seems more concerning and strangely urgent in the

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