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Europe Is Burning: Why Democrats Should Study the Warning Signs Before Copying Its Policies

Europe’s energy costs, slow growth, and migration pressures offer lessons for U.S. policymakers. Here is why Democrats should study the tradeoffs before expanding government in the European style.

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November 1, 2026November 1, 2026

Euro banknotes and coins representing Europe’s shared currency

History

Euro Launch 1999: How Europe’s Shared Currency Began

The euro began on January 1, 1999, three years before euro notes and coins reached wallets. Learn how the first 11 countries fixed exchange rates, shared monetary policy, and built the system behind the cash.

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January 15, 2026September 13, 2026