Day: July 15, 2023

“Our Europe, Ourselves”: Designs for the New Euro Banknotes

One of the design ideas focuses on cultural heritage. The rest either pander to our individualistic and inflated sense of self-importance through vaguely defined European ‘values’ or pick comfortably neutral topics, such as landscapes or animals.

Biden in Helsinki: NATO Was “Never Stronger”

During his press conference, an emboldened Biden (who just one week ago admitted that Kyiv was running out of ammunition) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “already lost the war.”

Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Nehammer’s words come as the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is by far the most popular party in Austria, nearly double digits ahead of the establishment ÖVP, which has seen its support plummet due to its draconian COVID-19 vaccine policy and support for war sanctions that have had disastrous effects on the economy.

From Theory to Practice: A Libertarian Challenge

From Theory to Practice: A Libertarian Challenge

The problem for libertarians is not that their ideology cannot inspire policy reform. Their problem is their lack of courage.

July 15, 2023
Appointment of U.S. Economist in Brussels Causes a Stir

Appointment of U.S. Economist in Brussels Causes a Stir

The Commission made its choice on essentially technocratic criteria, disregarding political considerations—such as the defence of European sovereignty.

July 15, 2023
Safe Spaces: Paris Metro To Dedicate Spaces To Help Victims of Sex Attacks

Safe Spaces: Paris Metro To Dedicate Spaces To Help Victims of Sex Attacks

Paris metro operator RATP has announced it will create “safe spaces” for victims of sexual assault and gender-based violence as the Paris metro system remains plagued by sex attacks, theft, and acts of violence.

July 15, 2023
Police Dismantle Sexually Abusive “Shamanic” Sect in Spain

Police Dismantle Sexually Abusive “Shamanic” Sect in Spain

Spanish police have dismantled a bizarre shamanic sect accused of drugging vulnerable young people and sexually abusing them for years, charging large amounts of cash for members to be part of the group’s inner circle.

July 15, 2023
“Our Europe, Ourselves”: Designs for the New Euro Banknotes

“Our Europe, Ourselves”: Designs for the New Euro Banknotes

One of the design ideas focuses on cultural heritage. The rest either pander to our individualistic and inflated sense of self-importance through vaguely defined European ‘values’ or pick comfortably neutral topics, such as landscapes or animals.

July 15, 2023
Biden in Helsinki: NATO Was “Never Stronger”

Biden in Helsinki: NATO Was “Never Stronger”

During his press conference, an emboldened Biden (who just one week ago admitted that Kyiv was running out of ammunition) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “already lost the war.”

Sweden Hardens Family Reunification Rules Citing Integration Woes

Sweden Hardens Family Reunification Rules Citing Integration Woes

Stockholm is hoping to make amends for runaway asylum numbers over the past decade by revamping rules on family reunification in another sign of the Swedish Democrats’ influence on policy.

July 15, 2023
Electric Car Sales Stall 

Electric Car Sales Stall 

Car manufacturers are producing electric vehicles faster than buyers want them.

July 15, 2023
Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Nehammer’s words come as the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is by far the most popular party in Austria, nearly double digits ahead of the establishment ÖVP, which has seen its support plummet due to its draconian COVID-19 vaccine policy and support for war sanctions that have had disastrous effects on the economy.

July 15, 2023
Anne Frank’s Friends: Living Memory and the Holocaust

Anne Frank’s Friends: Living Memory and the Holocaust

Our human links to the Holocaust are breaking, one by one, and there are now few left to share memories about the people they knew, loved, and lost.

July 15, 2023