Day: April 4, 2023

EPP HQ Raided Over Digital Bribery Allegations

The raid relates to a corruption case against top EPP official Mario Voigt, with allegations that the CDU politician awarded a contract to design an EPP campaign app on the basis of bribery.

EU Lovebombs Kenya With Green Subsidies

Kenya has taken a firm pro-Western line since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, with newly elected President Ruto keen to avail himself of funds to ostensibly combat climate change.

PM Orbán Urges Trump to “Keep On Fighting” 

PM Orbán Urges Trump to “Keep On Fighting” 

During the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, Orbán was the first European leader to publicly endorse Trump’s presidential candidacy.

April 4, 2023
EPP HQ Raided Over Digital Bribery Allegations

EPP HQ Raided Over Digital Bribery Allegations

The raid relates to a corruption case against top EPP official Mario Voigt, with allegations that the CDU politician awarded a contract to design an EPP campaign app on the basis of bribery.

April 4, 2023
From Neutrality to NATO: How Finlandization Ends Today

From Neutrality to NATO: How Finlandization Ends Today

Finnish neutrality began as a geopolitical necessity, but can finally be left behind in exchange for a more united future.

April 4, 2023
Conservatives in Rome Seek Revival of the Italian Imaginary

Conservatives in Rome Seek Revival of the Italian Imaginary

An event later this week will look to “promote and develop ideas” significant for Italian culture.

April 4, 2023
Sweden: Five Islamist Suspects Arrested in Anti-Terror Raids

Sweden: Five Islamist Suspects Arrested in Anti-Terror Raids

Deputy director of counterterrorism Susanna Trehörning said that security forces cannot wait for terror acts to be in progress before acting to thwart them.

April 4, 2023
Japan Splits With U.S Sanctions on Russian Oil Purchases

Japan Splits With U.S Sanctions on Russian Oil Purchases

Japan has struggled to wean itself off Russian energy imports and made the decision with the prior approval of the United States.

April 4, 2023
Russia Calls Nuclear Threat “Propaganda”—West Still Unsure

Russia Calls Nuclear Threat “Propaganda”—West Still Unsure

Reports suggest that fears over the use of nuclear weaponry, having “crescendoed” late last year, have since “abated.”

April 4, 2023
Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

If convicted of espionage by a Russian court, Gershkovich could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

Italian Only! Foreign Language Prohibited in Official Communication

Italian Only! Foreign Language Prohibited in Official Communication

“From the perspective of national preservation and identity defense, the preservation of the Italian language becomes more of a priority than ever,” the text of the proposed bill reads.

April 4, 2023
EU Lovebombs Kenya With Green Subsidies

EU Lovebombs Kenya With Green Subsidies

Kenya has taken a firm pro-Western line since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, with newly elected President Ruto keen to avail himself of funds to ostensibly combat climate change.

April 4, 2023
France Takes a Step Towards Legalising Euthanasia

France Takes a Step Towards Legalising Euthanasia

The Left and Centre are unanimously in favour of what they see as progress for society; on the Right, the prospect of legalising euthanasia faces strong opposition.

April 4, 2023
Data Protection In Force for Italian ChatGPT Users

Data Protection In Force for Italian ChatGPT Users

“BEUC’s concern is that it would take years before the AI Act takes effect, leaving consumers at risk of harm from a technology which is not sufficiently regulated,” the consumer organization said.