Day: March 3, 2022

Government Spent More Than Half of EU GDP in 2020

While total government spending increased, total government revenue fell from 2019 to 2020. The decline of €247 billion was equal to 3.8% of 2019 revenue. A total budget deficit of €77 billion in 2019 widened to €921 billion in 2020. 

Intimidation of Students on Barcelona Campus

Following a familiar pattern of violence and relative impunity, a group of students was assaulted recently during the Associations Fair at Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra University. The students belonged to the S’ha Acabat! (“It’s Finished!”) society, a political youth group that describes itself as constitutionalist and opposes separatism. The group has since denounced the lack of reaction […]

War in Ukraine: Another Hit to Struggling Farmers

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to make the situation of European farmers worse, as both Ukraine and Russia are major suppliers of farming basics, such as fertilisers, which are integral to conventional agricultural commodities.

The Contraceptive Agenda of the European Union

The report issued by the European Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights shows a growing distinction between Western European countries and the countries of the former communist bloc.

Belarus: Referendum Clears Path to Placement of Russian Nukes

Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took to Twitter upon hearing the outcome. She called it a “shame” and a “sham,” adding that “there can’t be any recognition of the ‘referendum’ and its outcomes.”

Kant’s Practical Reason vs. Faramir’s Morality

We need stories. It is not enough to have a conception of virtue; we need to witness a virtuous person. It is not enough to know truths; we need truths embodied, for embodied are we.

Government Spent More Than Half of EU GDP in 2020

Government Spent More Than Half of EU GDP in 2020

While total government spending increased, total government revenue fell from 2019 to 2020. The decline of €247 billion was equal to 3.8% of 2019 revenue. A total budget deficit of €77 billion in 2019 widened to €921 billion in 2020. 

March 3, 2022
Intimidation of Students on Barcelona Campus

Intimidation of Students on Barcelona Campus

Following a familiar pattern of violence and relative impunity, a group of students was assaulted recently during the Associations Fair at Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra University. The students belonged to the S’ha Acabat! (“It’s Finished!”) society, a political youth group that describes itself as constitutionalist and opposes separatism. The group has since denounced the lack of reaction […]

Switzerland Adopts Sanctions against Russia after Pressure from EU

Switzerland Adopts Sanctions against Russia after Pressure from EU

Just last week Switzerland insisted on its role as a neutral country regarding sanctions against Russia. But following international and national pressure, the government stepped in line with the EU on Monday.

March 3, 2022
War in Ukraine: Another Hit to Struggling Farmers

War in Ukraine: Another Hit to Struggling Farmers

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to make the situation of European farmers worse, as both Ukraine and Russia are major suppliers of farming basics, such as fertilisers, which are integral to conventional agricultural commodities.

March 3, 2022
The Contraceptive Agenda of the European Union

The Contraceptive Agenda of the European Union

The report issued by the European Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights shows a growing distinction between Western European countries and the countries of the former communist bloc.

March 3, 2022
Belarus: Referendum Clears Path to Placement of Russian Nukes

Belarus: Referendum Clears Path to Placement of Russian Nukes

Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took to Twitter upon hearing the outcome. She called it a “shame” and a “sham,” adding that “there can’t be any recognition of the ‘referendum’ and its outcomes.”

Kant’s Practical Reason vs. Faramir’s Morality

Kant’s Practical Reason vs. Faramir’s Morality

We need stories. It is not enough to have a conception of virtue; we need to witness a virtuous person. It is not enough to know truths; we need truths embodied, for embodied are we.

March 3, 2022