In light of Vice President JD Vance’s cautionary remarks about Europe potentially committing ‘civilizational suicide,’ the continent is under scrutiny for its inadequate response to the influx of migrants predominantly from Third World nations. This has been accompanied by a notable increase in violent crime and economic challenges. 

Freedom of speech is facing significant threats as criticisms grow over a perceived biased justice system. Additionally, Europe’s economic performance has been lackluster, exacerbating these concerns. 

United Kingdom

The U.K.’s economy has been stagnant over the past three years, with no rise in per capita income. Ben Habib, chairman of the Great British Political Action Committee and former co-deputy leader of Reform UK, describes the U.K.’s economic state as dismal. “The country’s performance is pathetic,” he says, adding, “The U.K. has become even worse than Europe.”

Poland had the lowest violent assault ranking in the OECD list at two cases per 100,000

Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister and President of EU Council Viktor Orban speaks as he attends the League’s annual gathering in Pontida, north of Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Hungary’s economy suffered a setback in 2023 but is now recovering, with growth of 0.4% in the fourth quarter of last year. Analysts at Trading Economics project that the country will grow by 2.7% next year and 3.6% in 2027.

Migration from outside Europe has remained low at 57,000 in 2022 versus 45,000 in 2023. Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban recently tweeted: “Don’t be afraid to stand alone. When 26 others accepted mass migration, we built a fence and said no. Now, more and more PMs are saying exactly what Hungary said ten years ago—they’ve realized we were right.”

Violent assaults in Hungary ranked low with 124 cases per 100,000 people.

Fox News Digital’s Kristine Parks contributed to this article.