Month: July 2023

Transgenderism and the Censorship of Women

Women are facing many forms of reprisals—including censorship, loss of employment opportunities, loss of income, deplatforming, and threats of legal action—simply for daring to question the transgender movement.

Belgium’s Coalition Government Trips Over Tax Reform

In a not-too-subtle dig at the MR party, the sole holdout among all seven coalition partners, Belgium’s Finance Minister said that “today we must conclude that not everyone is able to leave their trench and to show the courage to make decisions in the interest of all.”

Women Archaeologists Harassed in Saint-Denis

The French press has covered this affair but hasn’t dared to tackle head-on the question of the origin of the people making the threats and insults. Why are these kinds of attacks happening in Saint-Denis?

Sweet Irony: Nanny Taxes for Your Health

New guidance by the WHO advises Aspartame should not be used for weight loss, and warns that it may lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and early death in adults—criticisms usually associated with sugar.

An Out-of-Place Dutchman Sails into Venice

In program interviews, director Marcin Łakomicki and conductor Markus Stenz suggest that Holländer is really about sexism in modern society and a reinforcement of gender roles. A modern European man educated in what passes for the humanities today might think so. But the deeper contexts are ignored.

Friend or Foe? An Interview with Thierry Baudet

FROM THE SUMMER 2023 PRINT EDITION: “Terrified of thoughts and ideas that the establishment has ‘outlawed,’ conservatives have completely internalized the ‘rules of the game’ that their enemy has imposed.”—Thierry Baudet

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.

Germany: Left Nominates NGO Migrant Taxi Captain Carola Rackete For EU List

Germany: Left Nominates NGO Migrant Taxi Captain Carola Rackete For EU List

Time will certainly tell whether the Left Party’s left-liberal shift will end up paying electoral dividends or whether it will have the opposite effect and precipitate the long-anticipated split within the party.

July 20, 2023
Spain Fines Amazon and Apple Millions for Collusion

Spain Fines Amazon and Apple Millions for Collusion

The fine marks a trend of European regulators curbing Big Tech business practices.

July 20, 2023
Business Group Pours Cold Water on Taiwan Deal Over China Fears

Business Group Pours Cold Water on Taiwan Deal Over China Fears

Despite a wish by MEPs to pursue a bilateral deal with Taiwan business groups, the EU Commission warned that any embrace of Taipei could jeopardise already tense relations with China.

July 20, 2023
The European Court of Human Rights Attacks Free Speech

The European Court of Human Rights Attacks Free Speech

Suppressing remarks or attitudes that could harm a “peaceful social climate” may be great for genteel Council of Europe meetings, university seminars, or dinner parties, even if it might make them a trifle dull. But it won’t work for any kind of effective 21st century politics.

July 20, 2023
Sunak Accused of Sacking Pro-Brexit Committee Members

Sunak Accused of Sacking Pro-Brexit Committee Members

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib said that “Rishi Sunak is neither a Brexiter nor a Unionist. He also cannot be trusted.”

July 19, 2023