Day: February 15, 2023

Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green MEP Jutta Paulus has denied pasting the document on methane emissions regulations into the draft legal text, as MEPs look to tighten rules on lobbyists in the Parliament.

EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

The episode highlights an apparent shortcoming in Brussels’ sanctions policies—as soon as the EU cuts one source of revenue, the Russian hydra just grows another head.

February 15, 2023
Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Clearly biased disinformation groups, funded by the U.S. government have “completely crippled” right-wing news sources, Gabe Kaminsky’s brilliant report revealed.

February 15, 2023
No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

Borrell does not believe that sanctions are the only method for the EU to influence the situation.

February 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Sturgeon described her decision as a longtime coming and not a reaction to recent events. She said her continued leadership would jeopardise prospects for Scottish independence.

February 15, 2023
NATO Chief Admits Ukraine Burning Through Ammo Quicker Than West Can Supply It

NATO Chief Admits Ukraine Burning Through Ammo Quicker Than West Can Supply It

Jens Stoltenberg said Kyiv has a “problem,” but “we have a strategy to tackle that.”

February 15, 2023
Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

The Moldovan president claims the apparent end goal of the plan was to put Moldova “at the disposal of Russia” in its war effort against Ukraine.

February 15, 2023
Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green MEP Jutta Paulus has denied pasting the document on methane emissions regulations into the draft legal text, as MEPs look to tighten rules on lobbyists in the Parliament.

February 15, 2023
EU Parliament Named Among the “World’s Most Corrupt Organizations”

EU Parliament Named Among the “World’s Most Corrupt Organizations”

“The credibility of the European Parliament is practically zero,” Szijjártó declared, adding that “the latest corruption issues have clearly shown that we are speaking about one of the world’s most corrupt organizations.”

February 15, 2023
French Assembly Poisoned by Debates Over Pension Reform

French Assembly Poisoned by Debates Over Pension Reform

In the war currently underway in the hemicycle of the Palais Bourbon, all blows—even low ones— seem to be allowed.

February 15, 2023
New York Times Suing for von der Leyen’s Pfizer Texts

New York Times Suing for von der Leyen’s Pfizer Texts

No more details have been made available to the public yet, but Politico reports that sources close to the case confirmed the reason for the suit.

February 15, 2023
Right-Wing Coalition Wins Local Elections in Italy

Right-Wing Coalition Wins Local Elections in Italy

Thanks to this result, the right-wing coalition led by Meloni is now in charge of 15 of the 20 regions that make up the Italian Republic.

February 15, 2023
<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

For Samantha Power, the word “democratic” is a synonym for “anti-Orbán,” The American Conservative says, commenting on USAID’s relaunch in Central Europe.

February 15, 2023