Month: November 2023

Hostage Deal Delayed But Israel-Hamas Talks Continue

Hostage Deal Delayed But Israel-Hamas Talks Continue

Sources say questions remain over which hostages are being released and how.

November 23, 2023
Dutch Elections: Wilders Crushes Everyone in Exit Polls

Dutch Elections: Wilders Crushes Everyone in Exit Polls

UPDATE: With 94% of the vote counted, the right-wing populist PVV is the projected winner with 37 seats, more than doubling its share in the parliament.

November 23, 2023
The Carvalho Dialogue: A Continent at the Crossroads

The Carvalho Dialogue: A Continent at the Crossroads

“The convergence of criminal and political leaders, transnational organized crime, and international terrorism is overpowering both public and private sectors in several countries in Latin America.”

November 23, 2023
MEPs Face Off in Heated Rule of Law Debate Over Spain’s Amnesty Law

MEPs Face Off in Heated Rule of Law Debate Over Spain’s Amnesty Law

Which is it? Leftist MEPs insist Sánchez’ deal with separatists is an ‘internal national matter’ but that Hungary’s internal domestic policies are a violation of the ‘rule of law.’

November 23, 2023
Tories Put Boosting Foreign Aid Back on the Agenda

Tories Put Boosting Foreign Aid Back on the Agenda

David Cameron is likely to frustrate the Tory Right by putting his focus on “re-energising” international development.

November 23, 2023
British Tax Cuts Marred by Another Immigration Surge

British Tax Cuts Marred by Another Immigration Surge

Tories will work to keep positive economic news in the headlines, but incoming migration figures are bound to take the spotlight.

November 23, 2023
“Write About What is Happening Here”: Voices of the Dutch Farmers

“Write About What is Happening Here”: Voices of the Dutch Farmers

Following the elections, it will take some time for a new coalition government to be formed; until then, farmers ask for clarity from their leaders and, above all, hope for the future.

November 23, 2023
National Conservatism and the Welfare State, Part I

National Conservatism and the Welfare State, Part I

Freedom conservatives continue to attack us national conservatives. The latest example is U.S. economist Steve Moore, who ignores the poor and doesn’t like pro-family tax policy.

November 22, 2023
Poland: Abolition of EU National Vetoes Too Extreme Even For Tusk

Poland: Abolition of EU National Vetoes Too Extreme Even For Tusk

Tusk has publicly referred to the plans as “stupid” and declared that almost all MEPs in the Polish delegation would oppose the federalist push on the grounds of national sovereignty.

November 22, 2023
A Step Closer to Euro-Federalism?

A Step Closer to Euro-Federalism?

The plans would see a massive transfer of competences from a national to an EU level.

November 22, 2023
Against Papolatry, Liberal and Illiberal

Against Papolatry, Liberal and Illiberal

Our duty as Catholics is to pray for the Pope; but, to do so truly, we must not blind ourselves to his faults.

November 22, 2023
Only Citizens Should Receive Benefits, Says Vienna FPÖ Chief

Only Citizens Should Receive Benefits, Says Vienna FPÖ Chief

Allowing immigrants to access Austria’s generous social welfare system inhibits the process of integration, a leading FPÖ politician said.

November 22, 2023