Day: February 2, 2023

Ties that Bind: Wendell Berry, the Bible, and Port William

Wendell Berry’s stories are an effective evocation of the world he loves and wishes to defend; as one friend put it to me: “His stories make me love what I should love and hate what I should hate.”

Ukraine PM: We Will Join EU Within Two Years

Ukraine’s prime minister expects his country to clear the pre-entry stage of negotiations by the end of the year, but EU officials remain skeptical. Still much needs to be reformed in Ukraine’s public sector before the country can join the EU.

India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

In Mumbai, thousands rally in anger against Muslims.

February 2, 2023
Ties that Bind: Wendell Berry, the Bible, and Port William

Ties that Bind: Wendell Berry, the Bible, and Port William

Wendell Berry’s stories are an effective evocation of the world he loves and wishes to defend; as one friend put it to me: “His stories make me love what I should love and hate what I should hate.”

February 2, 2023
France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

Plans to reform the deportation process and open the pathway of regularisation to illegal immigration are likely to be opposed by the French Right and Left.

February 2, 2023
Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Two more left-wing MEPs find their protection lifted, as investigation into one of the EU’s biggest corruption scandals grows.

February 2, 2023
Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

The feminist organisation received over €20,000 from the ministry of equality in “grants intended to support the associative and foundational movement at the state level.”

February 2, 2023
Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

The Council of State sided with Christians on the issue and stated that a total ban on conversion therapy would also violate people’s freedom to choose their own therapy.

February 2, 2023
Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Top executives at companies like ExxonMobil have condemned ‘windfall’ profit taxes as not only unlawful but counter-productive.

February 2, 2023
Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Both leaders discussed the EU’s response to recently announced American subsidies with Michel praising Italy’s role in protecting Europe’s southern frontier.

February 2, 2023
Ukraine PM: We Will Join EU Within Two Years

Ukraine PM: We Will Join EU Within Two Years

Ukraine’s prime minister expects his country to clear the pre-entry stage of negotiations by the end of the year, but EU officials remain skeptical. Still much needs to be reformed in Ukraine’s public sector before the country can join the EU.

February 2, 2023
CSU Secretary General Calls Baerbock a Massive Security Risk for Germany

CSU Secretary General Calls Baerbock a Massive Security Risk for Germany

Several political notables—from Germany and other European states—have been quick to distance themselves from Baerbock’s comments.

February 2, 2023
Japan and Korea To Strengthen Ties With NATO Amid Rising Tensions

Japan and Korea To Strengthen Ties With NATO Amid Rising Tensions

Global defense cooperation is needed to address mounting security challenges, as the future of the rules-based international order is at stake, warned the secretary general.

February 2, 2023
Warsaw To Commit 4% of GDP to Defense Spending in 2023

Warsaw To Commit 4% of GDP to Defense Spending in 2023

All members of the NATO alliance are expected to reach the benchmark of spending at least 2% of GDP on defense by the year 2024.

February 2, 2023