Day: May 13, 2022

Leftist-Liberal Intellectuals in Shock After Hungary Election: An Interview with András Lánczi

It was not only the lost election which caused a shock in opposition circles, but also the knowledge that the progressivist approach makes their situation worse. The intellectual identity of this layer of the intelligentsia has received a big blow now, and this is what is ailing them, actually. They have much to think about: is it absolutely necessary to look down on people who think differently? Is it possible that progressivity, the core of their message, is no longer valid?

The Hubris of ESG Ratings

The green-social-justice movement is about to make sure that our downslope from prosperity to industrial poverty becomes even steeper.

Former EU Commissioner: Only 14 Votes Needed to Change Treaties  

Ferdinando Nelli Feroci, an Italian diplomat who formerly served as a European Commissioner, has argued that—contrary to popular belief—in order to revise the European Union’s system of treaties, just 14 of the 27 European Union member states, a simple majority, would need to support the initiative.

Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

The arrests were made under the security law enacted by the Chinese government in June 2020. A wave of international protests followed the announcement.

Leftist-Liberal Intellectuals in Shock After Hungary Election: An Interview with <strong>András Lánczi</strong>

Leftist-Liberal Intellectuals in Shock After Hungary Election: An Interview with <strong>András Lánczi</strong>

It was not only the lost election which caused a shock in opposition circles, but also the knowledge that the progressivist approach makes their situation worse. The intellectual identity of this layer of the intelligentsia has received a big blow now, and this is what is ailing them, actually. They have much to think about: is it absolutely necessary to look down on people who think differently? Is it possible that progressivity, the core of their message, is no longer valid?

May 13, 2022
Musk to Toe the Line on EU Rules for Online Communications

Musk to Toe the Line on EU Rules for Online Communications

In a video message, together with EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, Musk declared they had a “great discussion” and that the EU is “exactly aligned with my thinking.”

The Hubris of ESG Ratings

The Hubris of ESG Ratings

The green-social-justice movement is about to make sure that our downslope from prosperity to industrial poverty becomes even steeper.

May 13, 2022
Traditional Mass: La Voie Romaine Received in Rome by Pope Francis

Traditional Mass: La Voie Romaine Received in Rome by Pope Francis

The delegation had requested a private audience, which was not granted. Nevertheless, as the Pope thanked the crowd in various languages, he publicly mentioned the presence of La Voie Romaine association by name.

Former EU Commissioner: Only 14 Votes Needed to Change Treaties  

Former EU Commissioner: Only 14 Votes Needed to Change Treaties  

Ferdinando Nelli Feroci, an Italian diplomat who formerly served as a European Commissioner, has argued that—contrary to popular belief—in order to revise the European Union’s system of treaties, just 14 of the 27 European Union member states, a simple majority, would need to support the initiative.

May 13, 2022
Portuguese Proposes Penalizing Doctors’ Salaries for Patient Abortions

Portuguese Proposes Penalizing Doctors’ Salaries for Patient Abortions

Women’s rights groups and doctors’ associations quickly responded that the proposed rule was discriminatory and could incentivize doctors to dissuade their patients from having abortions.

May 13, 2022
Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

The arrests were made under the security law enacted by the Chinese government in June 2020. A wave of international protests followed the announcement.