Month: September 2021

The Challenge of Unionism

Unionism has long been a negative creed—it has defined itself by being opposed to things—while her opponents appear, by contrast, progressive and modern. To win hearts and minds, unionists need to make a positive case for the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But today Ulster’s unionists appear more disunited and demoralized than at any time in the last century.

An Interview with Alvino-Mario Fantini, Editor of The European Conservative

It’s time for something different. It’s time we were more courageous and firmer on matters of principle—like the dignity of human life, like national sovereignty, like sexual morality. It’s time we stood our ground without flinching. Perhaps then we will finally see some real change—and help save what remains of our civilization.

EU President: Afghanistan Is A Failure

According to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Afghanistan became a failure for the international community.

The Ghosts of Extremism

After years of chasing Islamic extremists, however, Western governments and their intelligence services, as well as the mainstream media, today seem to have broadened the scope of what they mean by “extremism” to encompass all ideologies, philosophies, and political movements that are somehow deemed “too dangerous” to exist. And these, according to them, are increasingly found on the Right. 

The Ghosts of Extremism

The Ghosts of Extremism

After years of chasing Islamic extremists, however, Western governments and their intelligence services, as well as the mainstream media, today seem to have broadened the scope of what they mean by “extremism” to encompass all ideologies, philosophies, and political movements that are somehow deemed “too dangerous” to exist. And these, according to them, are increasingly found on the Right. 

September 8, 2021
Romanian Government Loses Majority

Romanian Government Loses Majority

The ministers of the liberal USR PLUS party resign from the Romanian government.

September 7, 2021
Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Some 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel on Monday alone. This is the highest daily figure on record.

September 7, 2021
Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

“I would like to govern together with the Greens,” Social Democrat chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz said.

September 6, 2021
France Would Build A European Superpower

France Would Build A European Superpower

“Europe has to become the number three super-power,” according to the French defense minister.

September 6, 2021
Google Appeals €500m French Fine

Google Appeals €500m French Fine

The French said Google failed to negotiate “in good faith” with media companies.

September 3, 2021
Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Mario Draghi would consider forcing people to be vaccinated by law.

September 3, 2021
Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Four separate shootings in Stockholm left one person dead and another seriously wounded.

September 3, 2021
Germany, the West, and Me

Germany, the West, and Me

We are all Germans now. What started out as the uniqueness of German guilt has mushroomed into an all-encompassing Western guilt, now tied to the legacy of imperialism and the transatlantic slave trade. And apparently, we can never finish atoning for our ‘sins.’

September 3, 2021
New Political Crisis Emerges In Romania

New Political Crisis Emerges In Romania

Junior governing party USR PLUS asks the National Liberal Party to name a new Prime Minister.

September 2, 2021
EU Will Not Rush Into Recognising The Taliban

EU Will Not Rush Into Recognising The Taliban

Official relations with the Taliban would only come about if the group meets specific conditions.

September 2, 2021
Poland Declares State Of Emergency

Poland Declares State Of Emergency

A state of emergency was declared along the border of Poland with Belarus.

September 1, 2021