Month: September 2022

Von Der Leyen Threatens Italy Prior to Election

With Giorgia Meloni expected to win Sunday’s election in Italy, Ursula von der Leyen has hinted at possible reprisals: “If things go in a difficult direction, we have the tools.” Italians fume.

Last Days Before the Italian Elections

The challenge facing Fratelli d’Italia is to successfully transform itself into a genuine governing party. Since its creation, it has always been in opposition; it is precisely for this reason that it is now attracting attention, as it appears to be a credible alternative.

European Commission vs. Hungary: Next Round

On Sunday, MEPs concluded that Hungary could no longer be considered a democracy and pressured the Commission to suspend €7.5 billion in aid.

EU Recommits to Azerbaijan for Gas

Confronted on the EU’s stance towards the Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, the EU Commission released a statement confirming the gas partnership with Azerbaijan.

U.S. to Lift Arms Embargo on Cyprus

For its part, the government of Turkey has condemned the decision to lift the embargo, predicting an arms race.

Putin Announces Partial Mobilization

Ahead of the upcoming referendums in the occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 men and renewed his nuclear threats towards the West.

Pope’s Visit to Multi-Faith Meeting Reproved by Local Bishop

Pope’s Visit to Multi-Faith Meeting Reproved by Local Bishop

Bishop Schneider questioned the pope’s attendance at a multi-faith event, saying it would undermine the status of the Catholic Church by presenting it in a “supermarket of religions.”

September 22, 2022
Hungary Extends Price Caps on Food and Fuel, Other Countries May Follow

Hungary Extends Price Caps on Food and Fuel, Other Countries May Follow

Carrefour raised prices on basic food items between 15% and 30% just before announcing on September 7th that it had created a “shopping basket of 30 items for 30 euros.” Designated items include coffee, oil, rice, pasta, and canned goods.

September 22, 2022
EU Calls for Release of Nicaraguan Bishop

EU Calls for Release of Nicaraguan Bishop

The EU Parliament characterised the bishop’s arrest as arbitrary, called for his immediate release, and pushed for an end to any legal prosecution against him.

September 22, 2022
U.S. Interest Rates Rise Again

U.S. Interest Rates Rise Again

The Federal Reserve announced its intention to continue to reduce its holdings of U.S. sovereign debt and has no plans to return to buying Treasury securities.

September 22, 2022
Poll: Over Half of Slovaks Welcome Russian Military Victory in Ukraine 

Poll: Over Half of Slovaks Welcome Russian Military Victory in Ukraine 

52.1% of Slovaks would welcome a Russian military victory over Ukraine, the poll revealed.

September 22, 2022
Notes on the Goblin Takeover:<br>From Trolling to Goblining

Notes on the Goblin Takeover:<br>From Trolling to Goblining

The term ‘goblin mode’ has recently entered Internet-parlance, describing an apparently quarantine-inspired attitude of slovenliness and near-abject embrace of circadian-pattern irregularity, novelty-addicted internet scrolling, and abnegation of hygiene, countering Instagram-curated photography with a defeated, devil-may-care nihilism.

September 22, 2022
Pro-Life victory in Serbia: President had to cancel ‘Europride’ after massive backlash from Christian and pro-family groups

Pro-Life victory in Serbia: President had to cancel ‘Europride’ after massive backlash from Christian and pro-family groups

Serbia’s pro-life groups recently celebrated a landmark victory with the cancellation of the ‘Europride March,’ scheduled for September 17th. Following organized protests, in which throngs of people gathered several times on the streets of Belgrade, Serbian president, Aleksandar Vučić, was forced to cancel the notoriously sensualist parade. However, exhibitions, film screenings, and a four-day international […]

September 22, 2022
The Tragedy of Our Commons

The Tragedy of Our Commons

There are other domains of human life that I believe are best viewed as commons, as emergent, critical societal assets prone to careless destruction by unsustainable use, less tangible than pasture land, but in many ways, much more important in our daily lives.

September 22, 2022
Everyman’s Bill Buckley

Everyman’s Bill Buckley

Reagan’s election would be the ultimate test of the so-called Evans’ law: “whenever one of our people reaches a position of power where he can do us some good, he ceases to be one of our people.”

September 21, 2022
Time to Negotiate Peace Between Ukraine and Russia

Time to Negotiate Peace Between Ukraine and Russia

The continuing war will plunge Europeans into a brutal winter, while Russia profits.

September 21, 2022
Poland and Baltics Enact Visa Ban for Russians

Poland and Baltics Enact Visa Ban for Russians

While the EU blocked a complete visa ban against Russians in August, Poland and the Baltic States have now followed up on their earlier promise to close their borders to most Russian tourists, making Finland the only remaining point of entry into the EU.

September 21, 2022
Migrants Sent to the Countryside: Macron Proposes a New Immigration Policy

Migrants Sent to the Countryside: Macron Proposes a New Immigration Policy

In order to integrate immigrants who arrive able to speak French, and who can consequently find work quickly, Emmanuel Macron advocates their installation in rural areas, in “areas that are losing population.”

September 21, 2022