The European Union's rigorous energy policy is contributing massively to the indebtedness of the Member States and is causing serious problems for parts of the industry.

The EU Commission, together with the Council, has been intervening massively in the European energy market - without proper legislative procedure and by disregarding the Member States' reservations of sovereignty.

In my view, 2023 was characterised by three very negative developments within the EU, the disastrous effects of which will only be felt slowly and over many years.

The bankruptcy of SIGNA Holding is sending shockwaves through the construction and retail sectors. However, it is very clear that banks, insurance companies and politicians have contributed significantly to this misery.

The Commission and the Council are intervening on a massive scale in the European energy market - without a proper legislative procedure, without the involvement of the European Parliament, and without regard for the sovereignty of the Member States.

The Commission and the Council have introduced a whole series of powerful instruments that are only partially covered by the EU treaties. The misuse of the "emergency clause" is paving the way for an authoritarian system for the elites.

A continued debate on denazification always focuses on the past, blunts the mind and makes people unaware of the new, imminent dangers.

According to the constitution, the German president should bring together different social groups. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is doing exactly the opposite: he repeatedly takes a stand for Israel and claims to do so in the name of the German nation.

The EU countries are not able to compensate for the economic losses caused by the sanctions against the Russian Federation. The process of deindustrialisation in Europe continues. This is resulting in a permanent loss of wealth for Western societies.

On September 13th, before the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen mainly formulated dogmas and left unanswered many questions of urgent concern to Europeans.