Month: April 2022

Le Pen vs Macron: bis non repetita

The convinced of Macronism have already shown themselves in the first round. Those who will vote for him out of duty have shrunk to a trickle. Anti-Macronism is on its way to being more powerful than a vote for Le Pen.

Every Tear has been Wiped Away: The True Meaning of the Cross

That is what the world is desperately yearning for, which is why people still flock to their churches to kneel down and kiss the Cross on Good Friday. Most may not fully understand why they are there, but they know that Christ did not give his life so that we would remain the same. He gave his life so that, having crucified the old self, the burden of bondage would be lifted forever. 

Serbians: Skeptical of the EU

Belgrade cannot expect to be admitted as a member of the European Union unless it recognizes Kosovo as an independent state. The government in Belgrade, however, considers Kosovo a part of Serbia.

Producer Price Inflation Tapers Off

On an annual basis, three countries exceeded 50% producer-price inflation: Ireland (63.4%), Romania (57.7%), and Denmark (53.8%). At 6.2%, Malta had the lowest in

Sir David’s Killer: Guilty of Murder

On April 13th, Ali Harbi Ali was sentenced by the presiding judge to a whole-life prison term. While also citing Mr. Ali’s lack of remorse, Mr. Justice Sweeney said: “This was a murder that struck at the heart of our democracy.”

The Cure Was Worse Than the Disease

The Cure Was Worse Than the Disease

The essential thesis of the book is, regardless of the efficacy of pandemic management measures, that there was never an assessment of what the likely damage was going to be. The equation between benefit and damage was unbalanced; in fact, the damage side was left blank.

April 11, 2022
French Presidential Elections: Marine Le Pen Challenges Emmanuel Macron in the Second Round

French Presidential Elections: Marine Le Pen Challenges Emmanuel Macron in the Second Round

Repositioning French political forces began as soon as the results were announced. Even if the headliner is the same as in 2017, the balance of power and the political situation have radically changed.

April 11, 2022
Trump and America’s Moral Conscience

Trump and America’s Moral Conscience

When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, media was brimming with stories about how he had somehow colluded with

April 11, 2022
The EU Launches Conditionality Mechanism as a Retort to Hungarian Elections

The EU Launches Conditionality Mechanism as a Retort to Hungarian Elections

Questions of bias by European institutions towards Hungary become obvious, given the timing. Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to accelerate the procedure following Orbán’s electoral triumph on Sunday, April 3rd, could easily be seen as sanctions.

April 11, 2022
Microplastics Detected in Human Blood and Lungs

Microplastics Detected in Human Blood and Lungs

It is for future research to determine how these particles can be evacuated from the body, and what the full scope of their effects are. On the other hand, it is for policy-makers and civil society to eliminate the use of plastic in contexts and at levels that have a negative impact on public health.

Our Lady of Fátima Statue Desecrated in Seminary Outside Kyiv

Our Lady of Fátima Statue Desecrated in Seminary Outside Kyiv

Following a month-long occupation by Russian forces—and their subsequent withdrawal from the area—spiritual leaders at a seminary outside of Kyiv, have returned to discover that its statue of Our Lady of Fátima has been desecrated.

April 11, 2022
Where Will You Draw Your Line? An Interview with <b>Paul Kingsnorth</b>

Where Will You Draw Your Line? An Interview with <b>Paul Kingsnorth</b>

INTERVIEW Many have noted that the COVID-19 pandemic did not make things worse so much as simply accelerate existing trends.

April 10, 2022
Denmark Plans Big Rise in Defense Budget

Denmark Plans Big Rise in Defense Budget

As a NATO member, Denmark is obligated to spend 2% of its GDP on national defense, a threshold the Scandinavian country is currently far from meeting.

April 10, 2022
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Russian Mercenaries in Mali

Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Russian Mercenaries in Mali

Moura and the surrounding area are semi-controlled by Islamist insurgents. They impose taxes and Sharia law, threaten those refusing to adhere to their strict behavioural code, and often attempt to recruit fighters from the Peuhl ethnic group in the region by exploiting their grievances against both the Malian government and other ethnic groups, according to Human Rights Watch.

April 10, 2022
Hungary to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles 

Hungary to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles 

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—refusing to adopt policies that run counter to the interests of the Hungarian people—has agreed to pay Moscow in rubles for gas imports.

April 10, 2022
Poland Summons French Ambassador After Macron Calls PM a “Far-Right Anti-Semite”

Poland Summons French Ambassador After Macron Calls PM a “Far-Right Anti-Semite”

Macron’s emotional outburst comes as the gap between he and Le Pen, a political ally of Morawiecka, appears to be narrowing.

April 10, 2022
Greek Opposition: Azov Parliamentary Address a Historic Shame 

Greek Opposition: Azov Parliamentary Address a Historic Shame 

Leaders from opposition parties spanning the entirety of the Left-Right spectrum have condemned Asov’s presence in the Greek Parliament.

April 9, 2022