Month: March 2024

The upcoming European Parliament elections in June 2024 are critical, shaping EU’s future amid economic upheaval, war, and democratic turbulence. The election results will determine the fate of EU leadership and the direction of the European project.

Pope Francis proposes an easy solution to the Ukraine conflict: Ukrainians should surrender. Why has no-one thought of it earlier?

New Zealand’s public finances are in disarray with high government spending, increased debt, and deficits. The new government faces the challenge of fiscal consolidation and needs bold action for budget repair.

The government’s commitment to localism would be better served by focusing on collaborative solutions rather than forced amalgamation.

The European response to the Russian onslaught in Ukraine has been marred by disunity and leadership failures, particularly from Germany and France. This has allowed Putin to exploit the situation.

The housing minister’s plan to address the housing crisis includes increasing land availability, incentivising councils, and setting a target for affordable housing.