Month: November 2021

European Commission: There Will Be No Negotiations With Belarus 

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, said on Thursday that under no circumstances will the bloc negotiate with the Lukashenko regime over the future of migrants stranded along the Polish-Belarusian border.

Macron Claims France Will Focus on Migration Crisis Upon Assuming EU Presidency   

Despite top officials within the French government having recently come out in opposition to the EU providing funds to Poland for the construction of its wall along the Belarusian border, President Emmanuel Macron claimed that France will push for action on the migration when it assumes the EU presidency at the beginning of next year.

My Conservative Chair

A good chair can be ‘conservative’ because it speaks of ‘home’—the place that Roger Scruton said “defines us, that we hold in trust for our descendants, and that we don’t want to spoil.”

Lukashenko Calls on Merkel to Take In 2,000 Migrants 

After engineering a humanitarian crisis along the Polish-Belarusian border, President Aleksandr Lukashenko has called on Germany’s outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) to help rectify the situation by taking in 2,000 migrants.

Redeeming the Tyranny of Merit

Our institutions of higher learning nevertheless reveal how, even within a formal meritocracy, entrenched privilege can co-exist with an appearance of fairness. When the lower rungs of the ladder are kicked away by those already on top, social mobility grinds to a halt and the meritocratic promise loses its capacity to inspire.

The Culture War Against the Past

The mere hint that a point of view is outdated serves as a signal that it need not be taken seriously. It can be legitimately vilified and condemned.

Gibraltar–the”Most Vaccinated” Place in the World—Cancels Christmas Celebrations Amid COVID Uptick

Gibraltar–the”Most Vaccinated” Place in the World—Cancels Christmas Celebrations Amid COVID Uptick

Often referred to as “the most vaccinated place on earth,” the British-owned territory, which is situated on the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, has witnessed the number of COVID-19 cases consistently rise throughout the fall months, leaving many questioning the vaccine’s efficacy in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

November 18, 2021
Zemmour: By defending its border, Poland is giving a lesson to all of Europe

Zemmour: By defending its border, Poland is giving a lesson to all of Europe

French author, polemicist, and potential presidential candidate Éric Zemmour recently weighed in on the events unfolding at the Polish-Belarusian border, applauding Poland for its strength and determination amid an onslaught of migrant attacks.

November 18, 2021
Redeeming the Tyranny of Merit

Redeeming the Tyranny of Merit

Our institutions of higher learning nevertheless reveal how, even within a formal meritocracy, entrenched privilege can co-exist with an appearance of fairness. When the lower rungs of the ladder are kicked away by those already on top, social mobility grinds to a halt and the meritocratic promise loses its capacity to inspire.

November 18, 2021
Austrian Armed Forces to Take Part in This Weekend’s Anti-Lockdown Protests 

Austrian Armed Forces to Take Part in This Weekend’s Anti-Lockdown Protests 

Political and military leaders in Austria have called for massive protests against the government’s new anti-COVID lockdown measures.

November 17, 2021
Austria Enacts Worlds’ First Lockdown for Unvaccinated Amid COVID-19 Surge

Austria Enacts Worlds’ First Lockdown for Unvaccinated Amid COVID-19 Surge

Speaking on the lockdown, Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) said that measures will be enforced by police on an “unprecedented scale.” Those who break the rules risk fines of up to 1,450 euros. 

November 17, 2021
The Culture War Against the Past

The Culture War Against the Past

The mere hint that a point of view is outdated serves as a signal that it need not be taken seriously. It can be legitimately vilified and condemned.

November 17, 2021
France: Memorial to Teacher Murdered by Islamist Vandalized 

France: Memorial to Teacher Murdered by Islamist Vandalized 

The prosecutor’s office in Digne-les-Bains, a French commune situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France, has opened an official investigation into an incident last Thursday which saw a group of individuals use rocks to smash the glass display of the memorial.

November 16, 2021
50 Illegal Migrants Apprehended After Breaking Through Polish Border Defenses

50 Illegal Migrants Apprehended After Breaking Through Polish Border Defenses

The incident, which according to police saw mainly nationals from Iraq and Syria captured and returned to the border area, took place on Sunday, a day after Poland accused the Belarusian regime of destroying its border barriers, arming migrants with tear gas, and blinding its security personnel with laser beams and strobe lights.

November 16, 2021
The Statesman: A Solitary Path of Courage

The Statesman: A Solitary Path of Courage

It is customary for a politician to chase popular opinions, putting partisan interests first and shying away from confrontation. However, Castlereagh was not a politician, but a statesman: an undaunted leader who took a stand when it mattered, carried the burden of power with pride and confidence, sacrificed everything for his country, and established Britain’s role for decades to come.

November 16, 2021
Spain: Year One of COVID Pandemic Saw Highest Suicide Numbers Ever Recorded

Spain: Year One of COVID Pandemic Saw Highest Suicide Numbers Ever Recorded

Official figures from the Spanish government have revealed that in 2020, year one of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 4,000 people took their own lives—the highest number recorded since records began in 1906.

November 15, 2021
Latvian Military Is Training At Belarus Border

Latvian Military Is Training At Belarus Border

The Latvian Minister for Defense Artis Pabriks has tasked the armed forces to start military training in Latgale.

November 15, 2021
International Organizations and the Suppression of Dissent

International Organizations and the Suppression of Dissent

There are numerous instances of international organizations, such as the OECD and the WHO, not asking for—and in some cases even suppressing—input from those with different opinions. Is this “cancel culture” among multilaterals?

November 15, 2021