Ryan Dresden

Writer and University of California, Santa Cruz & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Graduate in European and Mediterranean History and Politics. You can subscribe to Ryan’s weekly newsletter here: https://substack.com/@ryandresden

This author's articles (4)

Europe’s Greatest Threat: Not Meloni, Orbán, or even Putin—But Elon Musk

This Article is published in the context of JEF Europe’s [Democracy Under Pressure (DUP) Action Week->https://jef.eu/campaign/democracy-under-pressure Europe is no stranger to far-right and populist movements, and its modern landscape is shaped by the actions of its fascist past. The (…)

Thursday 20 March 2025

Magdeburg: Political Fallout Post-Tragedy

20 December 2024: Germany is reeling from a terrorist attack at a Christmas market, sparking social and political upheaval as the nation navigates a turbulent period marked by governmental collapse and geopolitical uncertainty ahead of a critical 2025 election. On Friday, 20 December 2024, (…)

Monday 27 January 2025

Germany: Stagnation, Confusion, and Parliamentary Disarray

Germany’s political scene is in turmoil as its governing coalition collapsed, the economy continues to decline, and the recent re-election of President Donald Trump on Tuesday raises new fears of abandonment and isolationism. Since 2020, Germany’s economy has struggled due to the COVID-19 (…)

Monday 25 November 2024

Dutch Government Cedes to Right Wing Demands and Strengthens Migration Control

The Netherlands follows a growing trend of anti-immigration measures across Europe and the EU, forging new regulations postured against migration. The latest proposal from the Dutch government focuses on limiting asylum policies and is currently awaiting parliamentary approval. Changes to asylum (…)

Saturday 2 November 2024