Month: May 2023

Still No Agreement on EU Sanctions Package

More concessions from the Commission are to be expected as EU members remain divided on shutting down gas pipelines, barring deceitful vessels, and slapping third countries who help Russia with separate sanctions in fear of economic blowback.

Spain to Take in More Migrants

Through the program, Spain will receive more immigrants from Latin America “through channels that respond to the needs of the labor market, reinforcing existing operational capacities,” a government statement said.

Some Progress Made Following Armenia-Azeri Peace Talks

The EU has been castigated for ignoring the plight of ethnic Armenians in captured territories, with Council President Charles Michel saying both sides made progress over issues of territorial integrity and prisoner exchange.

Rules for Thee and Not for Me: The Parliament’s Anti-Christian Exhibition

Rules for Thee and Not for Me: The Parliament’s Anti-Christian Exhibition

This episode proves once again that rules ‘do not apply’ to those who have made progressive provocation their profession.

Germany: AfD Ahead of Scholz’s SPD in Poll

Germany: AfD Ahead of Scholz’s SPD in Poll

The news comes after opinion polls have revealed the AfD to be the most popular political force across the former East German states.

May 14, 2023
Berlin: Two Antisemitic Attacks Per Day in 2022

Berlin: Two Antisemitic Attacks Per Day in 2022

Many men in the Orthodox community now wear ball caps on top of their kippahs so as not to be recognized in public.

May 14, 2023
Wuambushu: A Microcosm of Our Migratory Impotence

Wuambushu: A Microcosm of Our Migratory Impotence

The impotence of the French government in respect to the island of Mayotte is the same as any European government that claims to be tackling immigration today.

MEPs Wrangle Over Commission’s Nature Restoration Law

MEPs Wrangle Over Commission’s Nature Restoration Law

With concern about Europe’s farmers, Flemish MEP Tom Vandenkendelaere urged the Commission “to go do your homework again.”

Rishi Sunak U-Turns on Brexit Pledge That Helped Him Rise to Power

Rishi Sunak U-Turns on Brexit Pledge That Helped Him Rise to Power

Many are starting to ask whether the prime minister’s Brexit credentials are as strong as he likes to make out.

May 14, 2023
Hate Speech at the EU Parliament?

Hate Speech at the EU Parliament?

Three progressive MEPs called for the parliamentarians to be censured and subject to financial sanctions for their speeches.

May 14, 2023
Empire’s Moral Ledger

Empire’s Moral Ledger

A new book by ethicist Nigel Biggar argues that post-colonial guilt has been blown out of proportion.

“The New Right, More Than Simply Conservative, Is Entirely Subversive”: An Interview with <strong>Agustín Laje</strong>

“The New Right, More Than Simply Conservative, Is Entirely Subversive”: An Interview with <strong>Agustín Laje</strong>

The idea that everyone must ‘invent’ their own identity creates too much social stress, too much discomfort. Perhaps we were freer and more comfortable when certain identity traits were already taken care of beforehand.

May 13, 2023
UK Tories “In Fight for Our Lives” After Local Election Defeat

UK Tories “In Fight for Our Lives” After Local Election Defeat

Reports suggest Rishi Sunak’s “worst fears” were realised as poll results came in.

May 13, 2023
Losing Sight of Ourselves

Losing Sight of Ourselves

“I didn’t even look in the mirror to say goodbye to myself. I didn’t care. I wanted to be blind.”

Zelensky Uninvited to Eurovision Stage

Zelensky Uninvited to Eurovision Stage

“We believe that this is the best way to reflect and celebrate Ukraine’s Eurovision song contest win and show we are united by music during these hard times,” the EBU concluded.

May 13, 2023