Proud European

I was never into the whole American dream thing. Even as a kid, something about it felt… off. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it back then. But as I grew up, it became painfully clear: their values, their way of life, their self-image—it just never clicked with me.

Arrogance disguised as confidence. Self-centeredness masked as individualism. Violence normalised as culture. And a deep, insidious insouciance—as if the world exists merely as a backdrop to their own narrative.

For decades, America has portrayed itself as the hero, as the defender of the free world and democracy. Yet, history tells a different story. The wars, the interventions, the war crimes swept under the rug—most Americans don’t even know half of it. And when they do, they justify it with nauseating moral superiority.

And let’s not forget their unbearable hypocrisy. The selective outrage. The convenient allies. The way they champion freedom except when it’s inconvenient. The way they normalise division and hate, all under the sacred banner of free speech.

The real problem was that Europe bought into it. We played along. We outsourced our defence, our economy, and even our culture. We let ourselves become a museum of past glories while America and others dictated the future.

And that left us stagnating economically, politically, culturally, demographically. We’ve been drifting, leaderless, unsure of ourselves. And now, as America leaving us behind, its influence crumbling, its credibility in shambles—we have a choice: do we sink with them, or do we rise?

For the first time in recet history, Europe is taking its security into its own hands. The recent agreement¹ on a European army is a turning point. NATO was never Europe—it was an American expansion project on European soil. We outsourced our defence to Washington, and in return, we became dependent, vulnerable, and strategically weak. That era is ending. A unified European defence isn’t just a military necessity—it’s a declaration of sovereignty.

But sovereignty means nothing without economic independence. We run on American cloud services, depend on American payment systems, and let their tech giants control our data. The dollar dictates global markets, and we still dance to Washington’s tune when it comes to sanctions and policies. Even our industrial base is at risk—squeezed between U.S. subsidies and Chinese manufacturing, which, by the way, is becoming a more respectable economic success.

And then there’s energy. We’ve let external powers—America, Russia, the Gulf—hold us hostage for decades. We talk about sovereignty while still begging for resources. It’s pathetic—especially considering we lead in green and renewable energy.

This has to change. A truly independent Europe needs an independent economy. That means building our own champions, securing our own resources, and controlling our own financial destiny. It means breaking free, reclaiming our industrial power, and standing on our own terms.

And it starts with action, not words. Every euro spent outside of Europe is a lost investment in our future. We need to stop fuelling industries that don’t serve us, stop making excuses, and start rebuilding from within. This isn’t about EU-nationalism, this is about survival.

The shift has already begun. Movements are growing, with people choosing European alternatives, supporting local businesses, boycotting US products and taking back control of their economic power. You can join them ²³ and prove that our products matter.

This is the moment. Europe leads the world in education, happiness, work-life balance, and healthcare. This wasn’t by chance, but by design. We built societies that prioritise knowledge, well-being, and dignity. We shaped a way of life that others admire, envy, and try to imitate. That is our legacy. That is our strength. But the world is shifting. Power is being reshuffled. If we do not reclaim our sovereignty, our vision, our ambition, then we risk becoming nothing more than a relic, a fading memory and a mere playground for stronger nations.

It’s time for a reckoning. Europe must rise—not as America’s shadow, not as a bystander in global affairs, but as a true powerhouse. A Europe that defends itself, shapes its own destiny, and stops apologising for its place in history.