“If European conservatives do not stand between national rationalization and local government autonomy, it is unclear who will stand against the self-conquering technocratic logic of administrative efficiency of the liberal state, and preserve the rich diversity and texture that makes Europe the continent of diverse regions and nations that we love—to say nothing of buttressing democratic accountability itself.”
You can read our latest essay in the European Conservative here: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/essay/why-conservatives-must-protect-local-government/