Day: March 14, 2024

Why Is Haiti Uniquely Miserable?

Our cultural guardians do not allow us to consider the role that voodoo plays in shaping how Haitians see the world and their place in it.

Occasional Dialogues: Frank Haviland interviews Reform UK’s <strong>Richard Tice</strong>

Occasional Dialogues: Frank Haviland interviews Reform UK’s <strong>Richard Tice</strong>

Reform UK is making waves at Westminster—both in the opinion polls and with the defection of heavyweight Lee Anderson. Frank Haviland caught up with party leader Richard Tice to find out what is going on behind the scenes.

March 14, 2024
Italy: Meloni’s Leadership Challenged in Regional Elections

Italy: Meloni’s Leadership Challenged in Regional Elections

Two weeks after having failed in Sardinia, the government majority threw all its weight behind retaining the Abruzzo region.

March 14, 2024
UK Labour Government Would Push To Legalise Assisted Suicide

UK Labour Government Would Push To Legalise Assisted Suicide

Campaigner for better end of life care says the “so-called right to die” will for many soon become “the duty to die.”

March 14, 2024
Stormy Debate in French Assembly Over Military Agreement With Ukraine

Stormy Debate in French Assembly Over Military Agreement With Ukraine

Though supportive of Ukraine, MEPs expressed alarm at a deal that looks like a blank cheque for President Macron’s warmongering.

March 14, 2024
Spanish Congress Approves Blanket Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Spanish Congress Approves Blanket Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

“Sánchez has sold the sovereignty of the Spanish,” VOX leader Abascal said of deal that would pardon any crimes committed in connection with illegal 2017 referendum.

March 14, 2024
Why Is Haiti Uniquely Miserable?

Why Is Haiti Uniquely Miserable?

Our cultural guardians do not allow us to consider the role that voodoo plays in shaping how Haitians see the world and their place in it.

March 14, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Sweden Lacks Economic Leadership

Euros & Dollars: Sweden Lacks Economic Leadership

There is a deep, structural flaw in the Swedish economy. It is so bad that the country is now slow-walking itself into an economic crisis.

March 14, 2024
EU’s New €5 Billion ‘Top-Up’ of Military Aid to Ukraine Is an Illusion

EU’s New €5 Billion ‘Top-Up’ of Military Aid to Ukraine Is an Illusion

Countries will likely continue to give older military equipment instead of money

March 14, 2024
Wilders Won’t Become Dutch PM After Failing To Convince Coalition Partners

Wilders Won’t Become Dutch PM After Failing To Convince Coalition Partners

Talks to determine who will take the reins could drag on for months.

March 14, 2024
Denmark To Introduce Female Conscription To Boost Defense Forces

Denmark To Introduce Female Conscription To Boost Defense Forces

“We do not rearm because we want war. We are rearming because we want to avoid it,” said Danish PM.

March 14, 2024
“Ceasefire Now”: The Left’s Outrage Over Gaza Is an Old Trick 

“Ceasefire Now”: The Left’s Outrage Over Gaza Is an Old Trick 

Anyone who chants “Ceasefire Now!” masks a very real insecurity about his own willingness to engage with the complex dynamics of world affairs.

March 14, 2024
EU Climate Chief Doubles Down on Unpopular Green Policies

EU Climate Chief Doubles Down on Unpopular Green Policies

Despite EU-wide farmer’ protests, some Eurocrats insist on speeding up green transition to avoid ‘climate apocalypse.’

March 14, 2024