Month: April 2023

Creating the Circular Economy: The Devil Is the Details

The detailed product design requirements of the ESPR are intended to serve as a lever to bend the entire value chain into a circle, though who or what will yield is still being worked out through negotiations in the EU Parliament and the Council.

The Glory of the Cross

The transformative and hope-filled message of Good Friday is that our hate can be “turned to pity, and our pity to love.”

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.

Slovakia To Increase Artillery Ammo Production Fivefold 

Slovakia To Increase Artillery Ammo Production Fivefold 

The two companies manufacturing 155-millimeter artillery ammunition in Slovakia currently produce 30,000 rounds in a year—a tiny figure given that Ukraine launches 4,000 to 7,000 artillery rounds daily.

April 4, 2023
The EU’s Doublespeak: ‘Democracy’ Against the People

The EU’s Doublespeak: ‘Democracy’ Against the People

A populist revolt is now our best hope of defending the true European values of democracy and national sovereignty.

April 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production

According to Reuters, the total of recent cuts by the OPEC+ group, which includes Russia, has increased to 3.66 million bpd and accounts for 3.7% of global demand.

April 3, 2023
Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Sweden can forget about the Hungarian ratification of its NATO-membership, at least for the time being.

April 3, 2023
No Solution In Sight After Bulgarian Elections

No Solution In Sight After Bulgarian Elections

The fault lines between the different political groupings make combinations seem impossible, whether in the fight against corruption or on the position towards Russia.

April 3, 2023
ECHR Orders Italy To Compensate Deported Tunisians

ECHR Orders Italy To Compensate Deported Tunisians

After rescuing the four Tunisian migrants at sea in 2017, Italian authorities were found to have breached their human rights by failing to assess their asylum applications properly.

April 3, 2023
Arrest Made After Pro-Putin Telegram Star Killed in Bomb Attack

Arrest Made After Pro-Putin Telegram Star Killed in Bomb Attack

One of the most prominent pro-Kremlin war correspondents, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed after a female assassin allegedly handed him a bomb hidden in a sculpture.

April 3, 2023