Month: July 2023

EU Commission Unveils Annual Rule of Law Report

Although the overall progress is palpable, only 25% of last year’s recommendations have been fully implemented, the Commission’s report noted, while 35% wasn’t even started.

Biden Denies Grooming von der Leyen for NATO Secretary in 2024

Despite denials from the White House, von der Leyen ticks all the boxes for Washington, and, for different reasons, is the preferred candidate for Germany and France in a career change that could alter the post-2024 political calculus of the EPP.

Paraguay Athwart Liberalism

How long can the South American nation withstand the onslaught from Washington and Brussels?

Spain and Morocco: Blackmail, Hacking, and Geopolitics

Spain and Morocco: Blackmail, Hacking, and Geopolitics

Spanish press suggests Spain allowed its position on the Western Sahara to be formulated by Morocco.

‘Asylum Mafia’ Boss Claims Migrant Crossings Cannot Be Stopped

‘Asylum Mafia’ Boss Claims Migrant Crossings Cannot Be Stopped

The 29-year-old criminal insisted that “not even the Prophet himself could prevent the Harka,” the name given to illegal immigration in Tunisia.

July 1, 2023
The Real Pride Month

The Real Pride Month

In refusing the Cross, we are given the rainbow. Nevertheless, in taking to heart all the proud gifts of June our fathers left us, we may in time deserve to regain the pride they had.

Two Off-Duty Officers Assaulted As Riots Engulf France

Two Off-Duty Officers Assaulted As Riots Engulf France

France’s territorial intelligence stated Thursday that they believe the rioting is likely to spread to even more areas as authorities fear that far-left extremist groups will seize the opportunity to add to the violence against police.

July 1, 2023
Barclays To Pay Christian Group for Discrimination

Barclays To Pay Christian Group for Discrimination

The bank refuses to apologise and reinstate the charity’s account cancelled after a social media campaign.

July 1, 2023
EU Countries Alarmed by Wagner Presence in Neighboring Belarus

EU Countries Alarmed by Wagner Presence in Neighboring Belarus

“We keep a very wary eye on everything that occurs in Belarus with Prigozhin there and an unknown number of very trained and skilled fighters who presumably will be joining him,” Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš said.

Forgotten Classics: Interest and Presence in Tove Jansson’s <em>Summer Book</em>

Forgotten Classics: Interest and Presence in Tove Jansson’s <em>Summer Book</em>

Despite her own failings, Sophia’s grandmother offers us a model of presence and love.