The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2621 Is Europe Awakening or Still Asleep?
Mar 21, 2025
Cláudia Ascensão Nunes, the local coordinator for Ladies of Liberty Alliance in Portugal, delves into Europe's current political landscape. She discusses the rise of Euroscepticism and its impact on national governance. The conversation also covers Eastern Europe's resistance to centralized EU policies, particularly in Hungary and Poland. Nunes highlights the tension surrounding climate change activism intertwined with political ideologies and the implications for immigration policies. Lastly, she advocates for open discourse on political issues across Europe.
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EU vs. American Values
- Europeans seemingly embrace the EU despite its distant, unaccountable bureaucracy.
- This contrasts with American values of local self-government.
EU Funds Hinder Development
- Claudia Nunes suggests that Portugal's reliance on EU funds hinders its development.
- This is similar to Portugal's historical reliance on gold from Brazil.
Euroscepticism Grows
- Euroscepticism is growing, particularly in former Soviet-bloc countries.
- These countries recognize the EU's similarities to past oppressive systems.