Day: March 4, 2023

Italy’s Mattei Plan

“The solution, then, is not to take Africans and move them to Europe; the solution is to liberate Africa from certain Europeans who exploit it.”

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte headshot smiling

Netherlands: 83% Think PM Rutte Should Resign, Opinion Poll Reveals

Calls for Rutte’s resignation have grown in the wake of a report from the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry on Natural Gas Extraction in Groningen which concluded “the interests of the people of Groningen have been systematically ignored in the natural gas extraction” in the city, and added the result has “had disastrous consequences for them.”

The 9th Art: Recreating Childhood Wonder in Franquin’s <em>Spirou and Fantasio</em>

The 9th Art: Recreating Childhood Wonder in Franquin’s <em>Spirou and Fantasio</em>

To read Franquin’s Spirou and Fantasio comics is to blur the line between child and adult and to enter a world of wonder of which we could all use a taste.

March 4, 2023
Turkey Headed for Early Elections in May, Erdoğan Confirms

Turkey Headed for Early Elections in May, Erdoğan Confirms

In the wake of February’s devastating earthquake, the Turkish president promised an ambitious reconstruction program in a bid to keep voters on his side.

Italy’s Mattei Plan

Italy’s Mattei Plan

“The solution, then, is not to take Africans and move them to Europe; the solution is to liberate Africa from certain Europeans who exploit it.”

Finland Proceeds Alone With NATO Bid While Sweden Stalls

Finland Proceeds Alone With NATO Bid While Sweden Stalls

While the move to join NATO without Sweden has overwhelming support and has been long anticipated, there are still some doubts being raised over the decision.

March 4, 2023
France Announces Nationwide Strike for March 7th

France Announces Nationwide Strike for March 7th

Tuesday’s events may be decisive in stemming Macron’s plans to reform French retirement.

March 4, 2023
Netherlands: 83% Think PM Rutte Should Resign, Opinion Poll Reveals

Netherlands: 83% Think PM Rutte Should Resign, Opinion Poll Reveals

Calls for Rutte’s resignation have grown in the wake of a report from the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry on Natural Gas Extraction in Groningen which concluded “the interests of the people of Groningen have been systematically ignored in the natural gas extraction” in the city, and added the result has “had disastrous consequences for them.”

March 4, 2023
Amnesty International Guilty of Discrimination Against Women in Hungary

Amnesty International Guilty of Discrimination Against Women in Hungary

Amnesty International, despite its rhetoric, is no better than any other company regarding respect for women at work, especially when it comes to the thorny issue of maternity.

March 4, 2023