Newsroom – Page 2 – Dr Oliver Hartwich

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Voters Hungary for change: It’s the economy, stupid

10/02/2026

Hungary’s Premier Orbán faces challenges as economic issues and corruption allegations threaten his regime. Péter Magyar’s TISZA party gains support, promising reforms while highlighting the struggles of ordinary citizens amidst rising prices.

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Donald Trump, the Kaiser in Mar-a-Lago

27/01/2026

Comparisons to Hitler are wrong. Trump is more like Kaiser Wilhelm II: an erratic media monarch dismantling the guardrails of democracy to satisfy his own fragile, dangerous ego.

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To stop megaphone populists triumphing, we need unlikely left-right alliance

20/01/2026

The Mont Pelerin Society, often misunderstood as conspiratorial, actually advocates for classical liberalism, emphasising the need to protect democracy and open society against the rise of populism and authoritarianism.

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The US ditching the rules-based order leaves NZ living on a prayer

09/12/2025

The American conservative viewpoint has drastically shifted from Reagan’s commitment to alliances and internationalism to Trump’s transactional approach, endangering global stability and leaving allies, like New Zealand, vulnerable.

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Trump’s Thanksgiving ultimatum trusses Ukraine like a turkey

25/11/2025

Ukrainian President Zelensky faces pressure to accept a contentious peace plan influenced by Trump and Putin, threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty and reshaping global alliances.

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EU mistaking paperwork for power, acronyms for armies

11/11/2025

Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious plans for Europe reveal a disconnect between her promises and reality, highlighting Europe’s dependence on external powers and inability to effectively navigate global challenges.

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Will Europe realise in time that it’s under Russian attack?

31/10/2025

Germany’s intelligence chiefs revealed on October 13, 2025, that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Germany, employing sabotage, disinformation, and exploiting domestic extremism to destabilise Europe.

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EU can’t muddle through another monetary crisis

14/10/2025

France’s political instability threatens its economic viability, with rising debt, market concerns, and diminished confidence in governance. The eurozone’s underlying flaws complicate Europe’s financial future, risking deeper crises.

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Treasury warning never grows old – unlike boomers

30/09/2025

Treasury warns that New Zealand’s aging population will strain finances, mirroring Germany’s past. Despite years of warnings, political inaction persists, risking significant economic implications for future generations.

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How NATO failed Putin’s drone test

16/09/2025

NATO’s response to Russian drones in Polish airspace was costly and ineffective, highlighting operational and political shortcomings, while Ukraine’s low-cost methods proved more efficient.

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