Month: February 2022

Attack on Ukraine: Voices from Kyiv

The sound of explosions initially sent shock waves through the capital. As the orange glow on the horizon from the first bombardment faded away, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenski put the country under martial law and told citizens to stay home, but also encouraged them to remain calm and have confidence in a Ukrainian victory.

Remembering Catalonia, Part I

Catalans have historically understood themselves to be Spaniards, and it is within this conception that Catalan culture flourished and her people accomplished feats of genuine heroism. But separatism requires that we sacrifice our memory—for only then are we fully receptive to a new, invented past.

Tesla Sued by Green Activists over Berlin Factory

Once Tesla obtains final approval to open the Berlin factory, it plans to roll out 500,000 vehicles per year, including Model Ys which would replace the ones imported from China for sale on the European market.

Spain: Births in 2021 Sank to New Historic Low 

For the eighth consecutive year, births in Spain declined last year, bringing the number of newly born children to its lowest figure since the government began recording figures 80 years ago.

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]

Germany: Accusations of ‘Transphobia’ in the Bundestag

“We need to talk about this madness. The AfD’s task is precisely to put the finger in the wound, to find clear words where others duck away. There is a large, silent majority that accepts being muzzled by aggressive minorities,” Beatrix von Storch said.

The Austrian Road to Totalitarianism

Confidence in politics is dropping drastically and the Austrian elite begin to resemble the naked emperor, flaunting his new clothes.

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]

February 24, 2022
China’s African Adventure May Soon be Over

China’s African Adventure May Soon be Over

It looks like the Chinese are beginning to suffer the consequences of their own central economic planning model.

February 24, 2022
Germany: Accusations of ‘Transphobia’ in the Bundestag

Germany: Accusations of ‘Transphobia’ in the Bundestag

“We need to talk about this madness. The AfD’s task is precisely to put the finger in the wound, to find clear words where others duck away. There is a large, silent majority that accepts being muzzled by aggressive minorities,” Beatrix von Storch said.

February 24, 2022
The Issue of Presidential Sponsorships: a French Curse and a Democratic Scandal

The Issue of Presidential Sponsorships: a French Curse and a Democratic Scandal

In just over a week, nominations for candidates for the French presidential election will be closed. The stakes are high. Reform of the process is indispensable, both for the present and for the future.

February 24, 2022
Germany’s Interior Minister: The Fight Against ‘Right-Wing’ Extremism Should Begin in Kindergarten

Germany’s Interior Minister: The Fight Against ‘Right-Wing’ Extremism Should Begin in Kindergarten

Despite contradictory evidence, Nancy Faeser, along with other hard-left ministers and politicians, continue to claim that ‘right-wing extremism’ represents the greatest security threat to the German state and its democracy.

February 24, 2022
The Austrian Road to Totalitarianism

The Austrian Road to Totalitarianism

Confidence in politics is dropping drastically and the Austrian elite begin to resemble the naked emperor, flaunting his new clothes.

February 24, 2022
Stefan Zweig, Remembering a European

Stefan Zweig, Remembering a European

Throughout his life, Stefan Zweig promoted the idea of a peaceful, united Europe but this was a call which went unheard during his lifetime. On the 80th anniversary of his suicide, his forgotten calls for peace in Europe are as urgent as ever.

February 23, 2022
Piety and Polemic

Piety and Polemic

Islamic apologetics have, somewhat contradictorily, tended to ally themselves with a secular, Western academic drive to denigrate European culture and Christendom.

February 23, 2022
France’s War over Language: Neutral Pronoun ‘iel’ Spreading in Academe

France’s War over Language: Neutral Pronoun ‘iel’ Spreading in Academe

France is no novice to this particular battleground. It was only in late October that Le Petit Robert announced the inclusion of the neutral third person pronoun “iel” for its digital edition.

February 23, 2022
Housing Bubble? German Housing Prices Overrated by up to 40%

Housing Bubble? German Housing Prices Overrated by up to 40%

Real estate prices on the German market have been skyrocketing for years, which has led to a dangerous overrating of housing. Fragile supply chains have now made the system even more volatile.

February 23, 2022
Paris: Mayor Hidalgo Wants to Tax the Worksite of Our Lady

Paris: Mayor Hidalgo Wants to Tax the Worksite of Our Lady

Anne Hidalgo’s desire to tax the Notre-Dame construction site to make up for her shortcomings is obviously very badly perceived.

February 23, 2022
U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

The ECB has thus far stayed committed to low, steady interest rates. But there is growing anticipation of a rate increase by the ECB during 2022.

February 23, 2022