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Europe's Cultural Decline and National Alienation

Published December 29, 2025, 12:22
Europe's Cultural Decline and National Alienation

The author expresses concern about the cultural decline of Europe, largely agreeing with the criticism of former US President Donald Trump, despite broader disagreements with his policies. He cites a passage from the US National Security Strategy, which highlights the loss of cultural confidence, demographic shifts, censorship, declining birth rates, and the erosion of national identities as significant problems facing Europe. The author argues that Europe is heading in a direction that will render it unrecognizable within a few decades, questioning its ability to remain a reliable ally. He emphasizes the need for Europe to regain its cultural identity and move away from excessive regulation. Alongside this, he quotes Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci, who warns of the dangers of uncontrolled immigration and the loss of European values. Fallaci argues that Europe cannot absorb cultures fundamentally different from its own without jeopardizing its own identity. The author concludes by stressing that preserving cultural identity is vital for Europe and that the alienation of this identity will have serious consequences for the future of the continent.