The novel is compelling (even spellbinding at times)—and if it is called antiquated, it is only because we have forgotten that the oldest human battle is the worthiest one: the battle to achieve and maintain virtue in a fallen world.

This weekend’s protests, which follow massive demonstrations organized last week by the pan-European pro-democracy group Europeans United, saw tens of thousands of demonstrators rally in Austria, France, Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic to challenge heavy-handed restrictions and oppose mandates.

Jörg Meuthen said that his decision to leave the AfD was prompted by a defeat in an intraparty power struggle with the Rightist, national-populist faction of the party.

Despite dismissing Éric Zemmour’s idea of a ‘Great Replacement’ as “too radical,” one of France’s eminent left-wing philosophers has argued that it takes a “fanatical denial of reality” to discount the “obvious” demographic replacement presently taking place across the European continent.

“We have made it clear that new military action against Ukraine will have massive consequences for Russia. On this basis, we are developing a strong sanctions package… including Nord Stream 2,” Annalena Baerbock said.

I do not like revolutions in any case, but I especially dislike the proposals of the Davos Jacobins.