Month: February 2023

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?

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.

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.

Why I Hosted a Russian Ball in Wartime

Why I Hosted a Russian Ball in Wartime

When the Russian Ball was founded during the Cold War, many Russians in Washington who attended came from the first wave of émigrés who had fled the Revolution to become patriotic Americans fighting against the communist terror that had seized their country.

February 1, 2023
Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Eni Signs $8 Billion Gas Deal With Libya Following Meloni Visit

Libya became the latest North African country to sign a gas deal with Italy as Meloni continues the diplomatic blitz of the region discussing energy security and migration.

February 1, 2023
Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Scholz Adamant on Zero Fighter Planes for Ukraine

Fearing open war, Scholz appears to be looking for an off-ramp. Further talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin are necessary, according to the German Chancellor.

February 1, 2023
Polish Judge Blocked by the Assembly of the Council of Europe

Polish Judge Blocked by the Assembly of the Council of Europe

The European court has been waging a long-running battle against Poland on the highly sensitive issue of abortion, which may explain why the appointment of a new Polish judge has been so difficult.

February 1, 2023
UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

UK’s Sunak Sacks Tory Chairman Zahawi Over Tax Indiscretions

Zahawi held high positions within both Boris Johnson’s and Liz Truss’ governments, without divulging being under investigation for tax irregularities.

February 1, 2023
Hegel: The Conservative Spirit, Part I

Hegel: The Conservative Spirit, Part I

Is Hegel’s political thought conservative, progressive, perhaps even revolutionary?

February 1, 2023