Day: March 27, 2024

A ‘Dictatorship’ of Deception

A ‘Dictatorship’ of Deception

In Western public discourse, the goodness or badness of a thing depends on who it helps, and whom it hurts.

March 27, 2024
European Commission Publishes Social Media Guidelines To Tackle ‘Disinformation’ Ahead of EU Election

European Commission Publishes Social Media Guidelines To Tackle ‘Disinformation’ Ahead of EU Election

Investigations of X for alleged non-compliance in moderating “harmful” content demonstrate increasing authoritarianism.

March 27, 2024
Poland: Lawfare Continues Against Opposition Conservatives as Former Officials’ Homes Raided

Poland: Lawfare Continues Against Opposition Conservatives as Former Officials’ Homes Raided

Former prime minister called the raids “political revenge.”

March 27, 2024
Poll: Next-to-No European Voters Think Politicians Doing a Good Job on Illegal Migration

Poll: Next-to-No European Voters Think Politicians Doing a Good Job on Illegal Migration

Unsurprisingly, voters across Europe think that tackling migration is an important priority

March 27, 2024
Le Pen’s Party Launches Immigration Conference

Le Pen’s Party Launches Immigration Conference

Rassemblement National leadership aims to present itself as the direct heir to the Gaullist Right.

March 27, 2024
Brussels Slow To React to Chinese Cyberattacks

Brussels Slow To React to Chinese Cyberattacks

It is “ridiculous” that the first statement came from the U.S., not the EU, says Belgian politician.

March 27, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Treasury Buys Congress Time to Address Debt

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Treasury Buys Congress Time to Address Debt

The U.S. Congress has ignored the budget deficit for decades. Debt investors have almost run out of patience. Will Congress address the problem—or continue to play for time?

March 27, 2024
EU Fails To Break Deadlock Over Spanish Judicial Appointments

EU Fails To Break Deadlock Over Spanish Judicial Appointments

No end in sight for the political standoff paralyzing the Spanish judiciary.

March 27, 2024
Germans Fed Up With Greens as Founding Member Resigns

Germans Fed Up With Greens as Founding Member Resigns

Party has abandoned its peaceful foreign policy, founder Ulfried Geuter said.

March 27, 2024
Confirmed: European Parliament Sues Commission Over Hungarian Funds

Confirmed: European Parliament Sues Commission Over Hungarian Funds

Parliament seeks to force Commission to annul decision to unblock €10 billion in EU payments, despite Hungary completing the reforms demanded.

March 27, 2024
Immigrant Turks and Kurds Bring Ethnic Violence to Belgian Streets

Immigrant Turks and Kurds Bring Ethnic Violence to Belgian Streets

Belgian PM calls meeting to discuss gang violence, immigrant conflicts.

March 27, 2024
UK: Reports Suggest ‘Smart Meter’ Doubters May Have Been Right

UK: Reports Suggest ‘Smart Meter’ Doubters May Have Been Right

Government mulls higher charges for ‘smart meter’ users during peak hours.

March 27, 2024