Day: December 13, 2023

An Activist King is Bad for Britain

By recklessly tying the Crown to progressive issues, Charles erodes the neutrality on which his constitutional role rests.

USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its policy-making federal funds rate unchanged for now.

December 13, 2023
What Tuđman Can Teach Us About Orbán’s Future

What Tuđman Can Teach Us About Orbán’s Future

After Tuđman’s death, Croatian patriotic enthusiasm was very quickly exposed to scorn and stigmatization.

December 13, 2023
Dutch Coalition: No Alternative to Stable Rightist Cabinet

Dutch Coalition: No Alternative to Stable Rightist Cabinet

Recent polls suggest solid unity among potential coalition partners on a hard line on migration.

December 13, 2023
Brussels Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Foreign Influence Law

Brussels Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Foreign Influence Law

Critics point out that the EU’s proposal is very similar to a Hungarian law which it condemned.

December 13, 2023
An Activist King is Bad for Britain

An Activist King is Bad for Britain

By recklessly tying the Crown to progressive issues, Charles erodes the neutrality on which his constitutional role rests.

December 13, 2023
Austria: Von der Leyen Acted Unilaterally on Ukraine Accession

Austria: Von der Leyen Acted Unilaterally on Ukraine Accession

The Austrian chancellor says he is open to Ukraine accession, but not to fast-tracking the process.

December 13, 2023
EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

The EU is about to make a terrible mistake that must be stopped, PM Orbán said.

December 13, 2023
Tory ‘Rebels’ Bottle It on Rwanda Bill

Tory ‘Rebels’ Bottle It on Rwanda Bill

After weeks of criticism and even a resignation over the legislation, zero Tories found it in themselves to vote against it.

December 13, 2023
Portugal Election: Chega Challenges Establishment Parties 

Portugal Election: Chega Challenges Establishment Parties 

Change is in the air as national populists Chega go from strength to strength following a grift scandal that brought down the ruling socialists.

December 13, 2023
Is It Too Late to Stop AI Taking Over Education?

Is It Too Late to Stop AI Taking Over Education?

Teachers are already using the new technology in more areas than parents realise.

December 13, 2023
Spanish Parliament Opens Debate on Amnesty Law

Spanish Parliament Opens Debate on Amnesty Law

Deputies wrestle with controversial law endangering democracy.

December 13, 2023
The Winter Witch Lussi and Sicily’s Saint Lucia

The Winter Witch Lussi and Sicily’s Saint Lucia

A look at the origins of Luciatåg: Swedish folklore and the 4th century martyrdom of St. Lucia of Syracuse

December 13, 2023