Day: July 20, 2023

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Comparable in exasperation to recent Dutch protests, Irish farmers gathered to object to the imposition of nitrogen quotas, as the Irish government looks set to commence the mass culling of livestock to meet environmental goals.

Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Europe is stuck in unending economic stagnation. Everything suffers, from family budgets to health care to green policies. But there is a way back to growth and prosperity.

European Parliament Rules Out Turkish Accession to EU

Closed-door negotiations between NATO and Ankara have irritated MEPs who rebuffed the likelihood of Turkish EU membership anytime soon in a report from the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee this week.

EU ‘Climate Pope’ Timmermans To Run for Dutch PM in November Elections

EU ‘Climate Pope’ Timmermans To Run for Dutch PM in November Elections

EU Commissioner and Green Deal mastermind Frans Timmermans has announced a return to Dutch national politics to be the country’s next prime minister as his green agenda butts heads with the populist party borne of the Dutch farmers’ protests.

July 20, 2023
Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest Nitrogen Cuts

Comparable in exasperation to recent Dutch protests, Irish farmers gathered to object to the imposition of nitrogen quotas, as the Irish government looks set to commence the mass culling of livestock to meet environmental goals.

July 20, 2023
Despite What the Media Says, Common Sense and Cultural Self-Defense Is Not ‘Fascism’

Despite What the Media Says, Common Sense and Cultural Self-Defense Is Not ‘Fascism’

These populist parties are rising in popularity because the established parties of both left and right have sold out the interests of their peoples.

July 20, 2023
French Minister: 742 Individuals Face Firm Prison Sentences After Riot Convictions

French Minister: 742 Individuals Face Firm Prison Sentences After Riot Convictions

Over 1,000 people have been sentenced for taking part in the riots that rocked France earlier this month, with the French Justice Minister noting that 742 had been given firm prison sentences and 600 were already behind bars.

July 20, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Europe is stuck in unending economic stagnation. Everything suffers, from family budgets to health care to green policies. But there is a way back to growth and prosperity.

July 20, 2023
European Parliament Rules Out Turkish Accession to EU

European Parliament Rules Out Turkish Accession to EU

Closed-door negotiations between NATO and Ankara have irritated MEPs who rebuffed the likelihood of Turkish EU membership anytime soon in a report from the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee this week.

July 20, 2023
Belgian Police Raid MEP’s Brussels Properties as Qatargate Probe Widens

Belgian Police Raid MEP’s Brussels Properties as Qatargate Probe Widens

Belgian authorities confirmed to The European Conservative that they conducted raids on properties connected to Maria Arena after the Belgian socialist MEP resigned from her post on Parliament’s human rights committee.

July 20, 2023
“This summit strengthens Ukraine’s relationship with NATO”: An Interview with <strong>Mykola Volkivskyi</strong>

“This summit strengthens Ukraine’s relationship with NATO”: An Interview with <strong>Mykola Volkivskyi</strong>

Important defence agreements were reached at the Vilnius summit, accompanied by a unanimous joint statement of support for Ukraine.

July 20, 2023
VOX’s Plan for Education Reform: Less Ideology, More Parental Rights

VOX’s Plan for Education Reform: Less Ideology, More Parental Rights

VOX’s plan constitutes something of a challenge for the centre-right PP, as its premises are likely shared by that party’s voters.

“Barbenheimer”: Silly Meme or the Rebirth of Hollywood?

“Barbenheimer”: Silly Meme or the Rebirth of Hollywood?

A seeming joke about two movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, is actually pointing to a renewal of American cinema that may be on the horizon.

July 20, 2023
Scott Morton Gives Up Her EU Chief Economist Position

Scott Morton Gives Up Her EU Chief Economist Position

The fact remains that Scott Morton’s withdrawal—of her own accord—absolves the European Commission of its responsibility in this appointment, since it initially refused to reverse its decision.

July 20, 2023
Dutch ‘Suicide Powder’ Seller Sentenced

Dutch ‘Suicide Powder’ Seller Sentenced

Through Alex S.’s actions, ten people died after ingesting the deadly powder, while investigators revealed his so-called ‘suicide kits’ had been sold to about 1,600 people.