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UK reminds us why the European Union was created
The UK's descent into populism and nationalism illustrates perfectly the reasons why the European Union was formed.

Jan Dehn
Jan 18, 20245 min read
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On board a distressing Vueling rendition flight
The British and other governments are sending immigrants back under the radar. No wonder. It is ugly. Heartbreaking.

Jan Dehn
Dec 6, 20236 min read
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Little known fact about Geert Wilders
Little Geert found out he was cut out for great things as he sat on the loo...

Jan Dehn
Nov 26, 20231 min read
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The downwards spiral of economics and politics in Western democracies
There has been a marked erosion in the quality of politics and economics in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis.

Jan Dehn
Nov 22, 20238 min read
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Taking lying out of politics to save democracy
Politicians are entrusted with the most important jobs, but they can lie with impunity. What can be done to make politicians honest?

Jan Dehn
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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The UK government's false immigration narrative
The British government is lying about immigration.

Jan Dehn
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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UK’s next general election will NOT be a Brexit watershed
Brexit is mad, but has lots of inertia. There are good reasons not to expect an about-face on Brexit by the next Labour government.

Jan Dehn
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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The three big Brexit betrayals
Brexit proponents lied to voters during the referendum campaign in 2016. They have since gone on to betray voters too....

Jan Dehn
May 22, 202310 min read
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British fascism: Where is it heading?
The Right-wing of the Conservative Party has moved further and further towards fascism. What is next?

Jan Dehn
May 19, 20236 min read
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Upcoming test for Bhutan's young democracy
Bhutan is a new democracy. Slavery was only abolished in 1958. Each election is therefore a test of sorts.

Jan Dehn
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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