Month: April 2023

Cleaning the Augean Stables

Our hope is that the investigations that we have planned for the coming months will lead to a cleaning of the Augean stables among other parties and organizations—for the vices common to today’s political class are common to man.

Claims Surface Against MEP Maximilian Krah

Sources close to the situation have indicated that files have been brought to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Krah’s immunity is likely to be lifted on the basis of the original investigation by the EU anti-fraud agency OLAF.

Xi, Lula To Deepen Brazil-China Ties

Xi, Lula To Deepen Brazil-China Ties

Before meeting with the Chinese president, Lula made an impassioned plea for the replacement of the U.S. dollar with other currencies for use in international trade.

April 16, 2023
The Real Guardians of Liberty

The Real Guardians of Liberty

Manufacturing Consent: A manipulated and pacified populace can never be free.

April 16, 2023
Orbán: U.S.-Hungary Friendship Must Endure Despite Differences

Orbán: U.S.-Hungary Friendship Must Endure Despite Differences

The Hungarian government will continue to resist the U.S.’s “plan to squeeze everyone into a war alliance,” Prime Minister Orbán said.

April 15, 2023
Georgia: Opposition Organizes Pro-EU Demonstrations

Georgia: Opposition Organizes Pro-EU Demonstrations

For its part, the Georgian government maintains that it remains committed to joining the EU.

Paris and Berlin at Loggerheads over China

Paris and Berlin at Loggerheads over China

Emmanuel Macron’s claim that Europe should take a balanced position between Beijing and Washington is seen as nonsense and dangerous by the German political class.

April 15, 2023
Greek Judge Alleges He Was Bribed for Vote on Legislation

Greek Judge Alleges He Was Bribed for Vote on Legislation

The former judge resigned over attempts to bypass the Supreme Court as the Greek Parliament passed legislation to ban the National Party from standing in next month’s election.

April 15, 2023
The ‘Koranation’ of King Charles III

The ‘Koranation’ of King Charles III

There are many reasons to be concerned about King Charles III. His general kowtowing to ‘wokery’ is risible, since the Left desires nothing more than his abolition. What concerns me the most, however, is his Islamophilia.

April 15, 2023
French Constitutional Council Validates Pension Reform

French Constitutional Council Validates Pension Reform

While validating the law as a whole, the Constitutional Council acknowledged that its adoption had been hampered by an “unusual” use of procedures aimed at restricting debate.

April 14, 2023
Riots in Paris Before Pension Reform Ruling

Riots in Paris Before Pension Reform Ruling

The opinion of the Constitutional Council is eagerly awaited by opponents of the reform who have placed all their last hopes in this institution.

April 14, 2023
When A.I. Prompts Back

When A.I. Prompts Back

There, in this digital wilderness, we are tempted by every possible output, all the kingdoms of a virtual earth.

Brussels Conference Challenges Anti-Meat Consensus

Brussels Conference Challenges Anti-Meat Consensus

Academics at the conference affirmed the importance of meat and challenged the growing anti-meat consensus among EU policymakers amid a growing grassroots backlash.

April 14, 2023
Austria Extends Internal Schengen Border Checks

Austria Extends Internal Schengen Border Checks

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) said it’s “necessary” to continue the border checks in light of the “high migratory pressure” Austria experienced in 2022, having received over 110,000 asylum applications—the highest percentage increase year over year of any member state.

April 14, 2023