Month: March 2023

Anger in Greece Over Rule of Law Committee Visit

The visit comes in the context of the Pegasus spyware scandal and accusations that the Greek government was spying on opposition figures. The EPP has also joined the boycott against the fact-finding mission.

Scholz Meets Biden; Says China Won’t Supply Arms to Russia

Although U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has claimed that Beijing may be considering providing lethal aid to Moscow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU has received “no evidence” from the U.S. that verifies this claim.

Britain Isn’t Working

Many organisations in the UK no longer function, or no longer function in the way originally intended, because they are stuck in a ‘woke’ iron grip.

U.S. Debt Crisis Alert

There are growing signs that the United States is heading for a Greek-style fiscal crisis. It is not imminent, but close enough to cause real worries for anyone interested in the U.S. economy.

Man in factory by machine looking focused at what his hands are doing

2035 Car Ban Deadline In Doubt

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini welcomed the postponement, with Italians presenting stiff opposition to legislation that critics say will cripple the European car industry.

WSJ Reports Macron and Scholz Urged Zelensky to Start Peace Negotiations

WSJ Reports Macron and Scholz Urged Zelensky to Start Peace Negotiations

The French president explained that Volodymyr Zelensky had been “a great war leader” up to that point, but that he now had to complete his transformation into a true statesman, even at the cost of “difficult decisions.”

March 2, 2023
Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Even if the youth would like to see Fidesz go, they still want a conservative Hungary.

March 2, 2023
Flemish Nationalist N-VA Launches Proposal To Curb ‘Judicial Activism’

Flemish Nationalist N-VA Launches Proposal To Curb ‘Judicial Activism’

N-VA MP Sander Loones notes that rulings on migration and climate in particular are affected, “where sometimes judges rather than politicians determine policy.”

Excess Mortality Spikes 19% in EU As MEPs Question Potential Vaccine Link

Excess Mortality Spikes 19% in EU As MEPs Question Potential Vaccine Link

Germany recorded the highest excess mortality rate of 37%, with Romanian MEP Cristian Terhes saying that officials must be open-minded to the causes of the spike.

March 2, 2023
Anthem for Doomed Youth? How Gen Z Can Survive the Culture War

Anthem for Doomed Youth? How Gen Z Can Survive the Culture War

At least among the young, far more rebellious in today’s climate are those of us who, mixing love of country with an independence of mind, refuse to force everything in our culture through the unforgiving woodchipper of identity politics.

March 2, 2023
Senior EU Transport Official Took Junkets to Qatar

Senior EU Transport Official Took Junkets to Qatar

Freedom of information requests reveal that senior EU transport official Henrik Hololei enjoyed trips to Qatar while he and his office were negotiating a controversial open skies agreement with the Gulf state.

March 1, 2023
Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

The greener member states do not want to foot the bill for others’ fossil dependence as energy ministers met for “intense” debate organized by the Council’s Swedish presidency.

March 1, 2023
Killing Innocence: The Anniversary of the Assassination of Olof Palme

Killing Innocence: The Anniversary of the Assassination of Olof Palme

In 1986, an unknown assassin killed the Swedish prime minister. While the country lost its innocence, the murder changed the geostrategic landscape in Northern Europe.

March 1, 2023
Deal Reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

Deal Reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

The agreement between the EU and UK governments will entail reduced border checks on British goods entering Northern Ireland.

March 1, 2023
Left Unity or Opportunity? All Eyes on Yolanda Díaz

Left Unity or Opportunity? All Eyes on Yolanda Díaz

Some say the political project of Spain’s labour minister is uniting the Left, yet she may actually be establishing her own movement.

March 1, 2023
Migrant Shipwreck on Italy’s Southern Coast

Migrant Shipwreck on Italy’s Southern Coast

Most of those who were rescued or made it to shore alive were adults. Two minors ages 12 and 16 also survived.

March 1, 2023
Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

“Now would be the right time to decide to abolish unanimity” voting in the Council, said the EPP chief, suggesting reforms toward deeper EU integration.

March 1, 2023