Month: December 2022

German Chancellor Mulls Quitting Twitter Over Musk

Scholz’s spokesman said that while “giving up this information pathway immediately without having an alternative… would have been very short-sighted,” the government cannot ignore “problematic developments on this network that continue to blossom.” 

Swedish City Eyes Demographic Planning

The goal would be to even out differences between parts of the city in terms of “unemployment, educational level, and crime.”

Schengen: The EU Has an Integrity Problem

When political corruption fills the void left behind by the demised freedom-minded policies of the early union, the EU gradually becomes a burden on the shoulders of the member states, not a platform under their feet. 

U.S. Unveils Sixth-Generation Aircraft

U.S. Unveils Sixth-Generation Aircraft

The U.S. military contractor Northrop Grumman has unveiled the first new American bomber aircraft in 30 years: the B-21 Raider.

December 7, 2022
2016 Brussels Terrorist Bombings: Day One of Belgium’s Largest Trial Concludes

2016 Brussels Terrorist Bombings: Day One of Belgium’s Largest Trial Concludes

In the wake of two separate bombings by jihadi terrorists, 32 people of various nationalities lost their lives, while several hundred were wounded.

December 7, 2022
EU Vote on €18 Billion Ukraine Package Delayed; Hungary Supports Bilateral Aid

EU Vote on €18 Billion Ukraine Package Delayed; Hungary Supports Bilateral Aid

“We are not in favor of [the aid package] because we do not want the European Union to become a community of indebted states instead of a community of cooperating member states,” PM Orbán previously said.

December 7, 2022
Orbán & Macron: Europe Suffers Far More War Costs Than U.S.; EU Must Re-Evaluate Sanctions

Orbán & Macron: Europe Suffers Far More War Costs Than U.S.; EU Must Re-Evaluate Sanctions

Emmanuel Macron and German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have both criticized Washington for profiteering from the energy crisis precipitated by the Russo-Ukraine war.

December 7, 2022
Tunisian Election Amid Trade Union Mobilization

Tunisian Election Amid Trade Union Mobilization

It remains to be seen whether the UGTT trade union commands enough support, or whether the President’s reforms are ultimately favored by the Tunisian population. 

December 7, 2022
Faith for Doubters

Faith for Doubters

Brinkmann’s book is a respectful, thoughtful tome seeking to question faith honestly. He freely admits that he is simultaneously sceptical on issues of faith and belief and deeply fascinated by religion.

December 7, 2022
France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

The news comes days after a Jordanian migrant with three deportation orders was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in the emergency room at a Parisian hospital.

December 6, 2022
Health Funding: A Lesson for the Next Pandemic

Health Funding: A Lesson for the Next Pandemic

Health care systems with a high degree of government funding were ill-prepared for the pandemic; systems with a higher degree of private and semi-private funding had a much better capacity to respond.

December 6, 2022
Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Various media reports say that for some weapon systems, Germany may only have enough ammunition for a few hours of combat should war break out.

December 6, 2022
France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

The study notes that women were considerably more likely to be victims of sexual violence in large urban centers like Paris.

December 6, 2022
Swiss May Ban Non-Essential EV Travel

Swiss May Ban Non-Essential EV Travel

Swiss energy saving measures may limit the use of electric vehicles and ban Christmas lights. 

December 6, 2022
Spain Braces for Football Match Against Morocco

Spain Braces for Football Match Against Morocco

Spanish police are taking preemptive measures to deal with potential disturbances in the wake of the Spanish-Morocco football world cup match.

December 6, 2022