Month: February 2023

Hegel: The Revolutionary Afterlife, Part II

The revolutionary afterlife of Hegel’s political thought is proof of the power of a philosophical system, once seized by less cautious hands, to outpace its original creator.

Azeri President Aliyev Pays Official Visit to Budapest

The Hungarian position between Armenia and Azerbaijan is delicate. Mutual aid between Christian countries invites Hungary to support Armenia, but Hungary also has strong ties with Azerbaijan as a member of the Organisation of Turkic States.

Shoulder-Shrugging Conservatism

If they wish to be governing forces like in Hungary and Israel, conservatives must not mind being hated.

The São Paulo Forum and the Future of Latin America: An Interview with <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

The São Paulo Forum and the Future of Latin America: An Interview with <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

The Left uses the same strategy throughout Ibero-America. Their parties have permanent connections, share information, and operate as a single organization with the same homeland: communism. Leftist leaders are more loyal to the communist project than to their peoples.

February 5, 2023
Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, criticised the decision, made by “finger-wagging puritans,” as “ridiculous.”

February 5, 2023
Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Conservative MP Michael Cooper called for the “dangerous” provision to be “scrapped,” since “irremediability cannot be determined for mental illness.”

February 5, 2023
U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

The postponement of Blinken’s trip means yet another delay in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations, which were already dangerously fraught.

February 5, 2023
Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

“A thorough and responsible review of this open-source information should convince governments to end funding to these organizations,” Itai Reuveni, Director of Communications at NGO Monitor said.

February 5, 2023
Think Tank: Russo-Ukrainian War To Cost Germany €175 Billion This Year

Think Tank: Russo-Ukrainian War To Cost Germany €175 Billion This Year

The present challenges come on top of an already difficult economic situation for the country—one, in part, precipitated by a shortage of skilled workers and moderate productivity development.

February 5, 2023
100 Days of Meloni: A Path to Normalcy?

100 Days of Meloni: A Path to Normalcy?

In the end, the long-awaited ‘break’ with previous Italian governments did not happen. Will Meloni be able to attract right-wing voters in the next election under these circumstances?

February 5, 2023
EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

The commission and government are considering options to restructure the bloc’s common electricity market, and move it further away from natural gas dependence while stabilising consumer prices.

February 4, 2023
How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

When you get less money on long-term investments than on short-term ones, it is good news for the economy.

February 4, 2023
European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

The European Parliament is not convinced by the Commission’s reasoning and wants further scrutiny of the agreement.

February 4, 2023
France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

At the end of the day’s strike, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced that she had heard the “questions” and “doubts” raised by the reform but wanted to continue the debate in the national assembly.

February 4, 2023
Soros-Backed Lobbying Hotline Launched for EU Officials

Soros-Backed Lobbying Hotline Launched for EU Officials

The new hotline was created with the support of the Corporate Europe Observatory, which received just under €800,000 in funding from the Soros Open Society Foundation since 2014.

February 4, 2023