The West

In this Visegrád24 exclusive one of Poland’s first billionaires, Rafał Brzoska, tells of his bold vision to level up Poland's economy and prevent a brain drain.

The V24 team travelled to Brussels to investigate a proposed EU migration pact. Now, Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak holds firm against the scheme stating: "Poland took in one million refugees from Ukraine during the war".

In a bold move to tackle the escalating migrant crisis, the Trump administration is wielding tariffs and sanctions against authoritarian regimes in Latin America. Raised in Fidel Castro's Cuba, Gabriela Blanco welcomes this promise to confront failed socialist policies head-on while prioritising American interests.

Britain's National Trust conserves and restores historic gardens and houses, offering the public an escape from modern life into the story of their nation. In this call to action, Cornelia van der Poll warns that the charity is becoming ensnared in contemporary socio-political narratives, betraying its own mission and marginalising the volunteers and enthusiasts who lovingly maintain Britain's historical treasures.

Poland has effectively endorsed the kidnapping of children by a foreign government. The harrowing plight of the Klaman family reveals a failure of both Swedish and Polish authorities to protect the most fundamental human rights of their citizens.

In this op-ed, Dr. Frederick Attenborough critiques Sir Keir Starmer's stance on free speech, questioning the UK's commitment to Western values. He highlights the implications of the Online Safety Act and public regulatory bodies, suggesting that Britain may be diverging from America on fundamental freedoms.

Argentine President Javier Milei recently celebrated the lowest inflation rate in five years, only to find his reputation in peril after promoting the ill-fated $Libra cryptocurrency. Agustina Sosa explains how a bold new era is spiralling into political catastrophe as Milei's reputation collapses as home and abroad.

Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has surged to unprecedented popularity, triggering alarm among left-wing pundits who label it a threat to democracy. Yet an unwavering stance on issues from national security to ideological conflict reveal a party which is wrongfully condemned, writes William Barclay.

As America abdicates its power in the face of pressing international crises, William Dick warns of a history of isolationism threatening to resurface. The question looms: will the U.S. reclaim its role on the world stage, or continue to leave allies in peril?

Michael Hout argues that Trump’s blunt approach has shattered Europe’s reliance on U.S. defense, forcing leaders to confront their security neglect. The real question: will Europe rise to the challenge, or fall back into complacency?