Month: September 2023

The Last Prince: Death and Hope in Il Gattopardo

This year, on May 10th, we lost a gentleman. He was not only a brilliant musicologist and Italian cultural figure, but also the most gifted ambassador of his adoptive father’s work.

A Brand-New World for Free Speech in Orwell’s Native Land

If this outrageous intimidation is allowed to stand, no one is safe in Britain. All it takes is for the right people to level fashionable accusations against you and you could see your livelihood evaporate overnight.

Ramaswamy and the Question of National Renewal

The Republican newcomer brings better policies to the table than his opponents, but often reduces the issues of cultural disintegration and national renewal to just GDP growth.

New Budget, New Spring for Sweden

The Swedish government’s budget is thoughtful, intelligent, and well balanced. Let’s see if it also can deliver as promised.

Feasible or Not? Belgium Looks Into F-16s for Ukraine

Feasible or Not? Belgium Looks Into F-16s for Ukraine

Unfit for combat, Belgian planes may be used for training purposes

September 22, 2023
DEMOCRACY WATCH<br>Big Brussels is Watching You

DEMOCRACY WATCH<br>Big Brussels is Watching You

The Digital Services Act empowers the European Commission to police what voters are told at elections.

September 22, 2023
Street Fighting Men

Street Fighting Men

Rather than being opposed to the establishment, these activist foot soldiers provide the street muscle, fierce passion, and raised voices that bureaucrats dare not show.

September 21, 2023
Ukraine Fires Transgender Spokesman for Anti-Russian Rant

Ukraine Fires Transgender Spokesman for Anti-Russian Rant

Ashton-Cirillo branded Russians “rabid devils”; vowed to hunt down “Russian propagandists”

September 21, 2023
EU Report Opens Door To Pull Britain Back Into Bloc

EU Report Opens Door To Pull Britain Back Into Bloc

‘Associate members’ could participate in the single market without joining it fully

September 21, 2023
Left-Wing German Minister Proposes Refugee Voting Rights

Left-Wing German Minister Proposes Refugee Voting Rights

Opposition calls Faeser proposal a scheme to bolster SPD votes

September 21, 2023
Zelensky Faces Growing Hostility in Washington, D.C.

Zelensky Faces Growing Hostility in Washington, D.C.

Ukraine president puts his hope in Biden after criticising allies and the UN

September 21, 2023
Czechia Boosts Ukraine Support with Danish and Dutch Funding

Czechia Boosts Ukraine Support with Danish and Dutch Funding

Czech Ministry of Defense sees agreement as weapons manufacturing boost

September 21, 2023
Salvini To Take Austria Before European Court of Justice

Salvini To Take Austria Before European Court of Justice

Italy claims Austria’s border checks along Brenner Pass violate Schengen agreement

September 21, 2023
Showdown Over A Kiss

Showdown Over A Kiss

If left-wing activists with their allies in the media and state bureaucracy turn an imprudent kiss into an unpardonable social crime, then the consequences could be grim across society.

September 21, 2023
Migration Debate Heats Up in Poland and Slovakia

Migration Debate Heats Up in Poland and Slovakia

Polish PM warns EU may become Lampedusa; former Slovakian PM urges full border shutdown

September 21, 2023
EU Report Advocates Tiered Memberships, Ending Unanimity

EU Report Advocates Tiered Memberships, Ending Unanimity

Proposed reform would turn EU into federation by 2030

September 21, 2023