Day: February 20, 2024

The End of the Straussian Moment?

A brief reconsideration of Peter Thiel’s justly famous essay may help us understand why, in politics, there is only the Straussian moment.

Euros & Dollars: NATO and European Defense Funding

Euros & Dollars: NATO and European Defense Funding

NATO is a defense insurance program. What happens to your insurance policy when you don’t pay your monthly premium?

February 20, 2024
EU Commission Welcomes Polish Liberals’ Power Grab Plans

EU Commission Welcomes Polish Liberals’ Power Grab Plans

Dismantling the previous conservative government’s work is considered sufficient to unlock Poland’s frozen funds and end its ‘rule-of-law’ dispute in just a few months, according to the Commission.

February 20, 2024
“Economically Inactive” Legal Immigrants Cost Britain €28bn in Four Years

“Economically Inactive” Legal Immigrants Cost Britain €28bn in Four Years

Calling the numbers “staggering,” Nigel Farage said “if immigration is making us that much poorer, then real political change must happen.”

February 20, 2024
“Close The Curtains”: How Eurocrats Are Trying To Drone-Proof Brussels

“Close The Curtains”: How Eurocrats Are Trying To Drone-Proof Brussels

As drones bring chaos to Kyiv and Moscow, the EU looks to the private sector to defend its buildings.

February 20, 2024
EU TikTok Hypocrisy Grows As New Investigation Launched

EU TikTok Hypocrisy Grows As New Investigation Launched

Barely a week after the European Parliament announced use of the app for election campaigning, the Commission wants to look at its danger to children.

February 20, 2024
Spanish PM Accused of Hiding Vacation Expenses From Public

Spanish PM Accused of Hiding Vacation Expenses From Public

Sánchez has refused to give an account of the 88 vacation days he has spent in state residences, including in the Canary Islands.

February 20, 2024
London Police Find Body in Search for Chemical Attacker

London Police Find Body in Search for Chemical Attacker

Police “strongly believe” they have located the body of Abdul Ezedi, who was allowed to stay in the UK despite sex crime convictions.

February 20, 2024
UK Taxes Stay-at-Home Parents More Than Almost Any Other Country

UK Taxes Stay-at-Home Parents More Than Almost Any Other Country

Campaigners say government policies are failing families.

February 20, 2024
Von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as European Commission President

Von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as European Commission President

The incumbent still needs to be nominated by the majority of member states, whose negotiations could yield surprising results.

February 20, 2024
The End of the Straussian Moment?

The End of the Straussian Moment?

A brief reconsideration of Peter Thiel’s justly famous essay may help us understand why, in politics, there is only the Straussian moment.

February 20, 2024