Month: July 2022

ECB Raises Interest Rates

When the ECB raises interest rates, all other things equal it increases demand for euros on the global foreign-exchange market.

How the Left Helped to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Progressives declared war on Trump on live TV. Trump was watching. Regardless of his ideological promiscuity, the die was cast: abortion activists were his enemies. They paid dearly for the mistake.

The Tories are the First Turkeys to Vote for Christmas

Truss was ridiculed for wearing furs in Moscow during a thaw. It’s an apt metaphor for her—no matter the weather, she’ll wear furs to Moscow because Thatcher did, and no matter the economic forecast, she’ll cut taxes because Thatcher did.

Gas Deliveries Via Nord Stream 1 Resumed

After 10 days of being shut down due to scheduled maintenance, gas deliveries from Russia to Germany have resumed via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, albeit only at 30% capacity. While operators claim full capacity will be reached at some point, German politicians are far from relieved.

Poland Forced to Import Coal Despite Its Reserves

Poland’s importation of coal from overseas reserves is an economic and environmental debacle, one that only makes sense in light of the EU’s environmental policies, which smothered coal mining for ‘green’ reasons.

French Minister Accused of Homophobia

The aspersions are not likely to end the matter, as six anti-homophobia associations have announced that they have filed a complaint against Caroline Cayeux, who—for the moment—remains in office.

War in Ukraine: Is Russia Stalling Out?

Britain’s Ministry of Defence, supportive of Kyiv, said that it believed Russian forces weren’t advancing swiftly because of personnel shortages.

Draghi’s Government is Over

A vote of confidence is being held in both houses of parliament on Wednesday and Thursday. Draghi called on senators from his coalition to show responsibility in order to “rebuild” a “pact of confidence.”

Forgotten in the Promised Land

Oriental Jews may well have been discriminated against throughout Israel’s early decades, but Michale Boganim’s latest documentary vastly exaggerates their current plight.

EU General Court Upholds Spanish Law

EU General Court Upholds Spanish Law

The EU General Court rules that Carles Puigdemont, a Catalan separatist politician, remains banned from serving as MEP.

Europe Successfully Launches New Space Rocket

Europe Successfully Launches New Space Rocket

The spacecraft is carrying out a variety of experiments, from testing Einstein’s general theory of relativity, to plant growth in microgravity environments. 

July 20, 2022
EU Commission Power Grab: Gas Rationing Emergency Powers

EU Commission Power Grab: Gas Rationing Emergency Powers

According to EU meeting documents, the EU Commission wants to be able to trigger gas rationing for all member states “at any time.”

July 20, 2022
Albania: Home to the New ‘Swiss Account’? 

Albania: Home to the New ‘Swiss Account’? 

A previous version of the draft legislation was condemned by the European Union and International Monetary Fund last year, but the Socialist-led government has continued to push the legislation forward. 

July 20, 2022
Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

The extreme heat presently gripping Europe has caused a multitude of fires on the continent.

Beyond Papolatry

Beyond Papolatry

If the Church as we know it is to survive, it must change course immediately. I have no doubt that in any future attempt to salvage what is left of it, Kwasniewski’s analyses will be invaluable.

July 19, 2022
The English are Demoralised

The English are Demoralised

At every turn the British people vote for parties and provisions which purport to stand in their interests. But no referenda or election halts the displacement and radical deconstruction of our culture.

July 19, 2022
The Race to Replace Boris: All To Play For

The Race to Replace Boris: All To Play For

Trailing Rishi Sunak at the moment are Penny Mordaunt (82 votes), Liz Truss (71), and Kemi Badenoch (58).

July 19, 2022
German Federal Prosecutor’s Office: Islamists Pose Greatest Terrorist Threat

German Federal Prosecutor’s Office: Islamists Pose Greatest Terrorist Threat

Of the 800 terrorist investigations initiated by the Federal Public Prosecutor’s office between January 1st, 2020, and July 1st of this year, 95% were related to Islamist terrorism.

July 19, 2022
Germany Preparing Warming Halls for Winter

Germany Preparing Warming Halls for Winter

With gas supplies far from secured, Germany is starting to prepare for the worst the coming winter: “We’re planning for things we hope won’t become a reality. For catastrophe, for death,” said a district fire chief in Ludwigsburg.

July 19, 2022
Estonia: Russian and Belarusian Citizens to be Banned from Owning Firearms

Estonia: Russian and Belarusian Citizens to be Banned from Owning Firearms

“The weapons permits of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus will be repealed and new permits will not be issued,” the newly formed government’s coalition agreement states.

July 19, 2022
Crimea Attack Would Trigger ‘Judgement Day’

Crimea Attack Would Trigger ‘Judgement Day’

Medvedev’s latest threat comes one day after an official at Ukrainian military intelligence suggested using HIMARS missiles against Crimea.