Day: May 22, 2024

Euros & Dollars: ECB Facing High-Risk Rate Cut

With inflation and the business cycle moving in very different directions across the euro zone, the ECB’s expected rate cut may end up being of no real economic consequence.

UK: Sunak Announces Summer General Election

UK: Sunak Announces Summer General Election

Former government insider says “a fair few” Tory MPs are likely to step down in the coming days.

May 22, 2024
Poland “Waiting” To Fully “Restore Rule of Law”

Poland “Waiting” To Fully “Restore Rule of Law”

According to conservative media, Donald Tusk’s support for Ursula von der Leyen’s reelection bid may have accelerated the unblocking of EU funds for Poland.

May 22, 2024
Euros & Dollars: ECB Facing High-Risk Rate Cut

Euros & Dollars: ECB Facing High-Risk Rate Cut

With inflation and the business cycle moving in very different directions across the euro zone, the ECB’s expected rate cut may end up being of no real economic consequence.

May 22, 2024
To the European Right: Don’t Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

To the European Right: Don’t Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

The European Right should take care not to score an ‘own goal’ as they squabble over political territory.

May 22, 2024
BBC Rightly Bashed for “Undue Deference” Towards Butcher of Tehran

BBC Rightly Bashed for “Undue Deference” Towards Butcher of Tehran

The broadcaster has been widely mocked for its “bizarre obituary” of the Iranian tyrant.

May 22, 2024
EU Wants To Begin Ukraine Accession Talks Before Hungary Presidency

EU Wants To Begin Ukraine Accession Talks Before Hungary Presidency

Hungary has warned of the dangers of Ukrainian membership, saying ideology should not play a role in accession talks.

May 22, 2024
British Police Told Not To Arrest Criminals

British Police Told Not To Arrest Criminals

Prisons are so full that officers are being ordered to pause so-called “non-priority arrests.”

May 22, 2024
EU Liberals Threaten To Expel Dutch Party Over Coalition With Wilders

EU Liberals Threaten To Expel Dutch Party Over Coalition With Wilders

Renew group appears ready to undermine national democracy—in the name of ‘democracy.’

Pro-Palestine Protests Push Israel-Scotland Football Match Behind Closed Doors

Pro-Palestine Protests Push Israel-Scotland Football Match Behind Closed Doors

The decision followed “extensive security consultations.”

May 22, 2024
Brussels’ Tech Regulation Will Backfire

Brussels’ Tech Regulation Will Backfire

The initial reaction from both the tech industry and users has blurred the clarity of the act’s antitrust objectives.

Battle of the Billboards: Fidesz Prepares for Election Showdown

Battle of the Billboards: Fidesz Prepares for Election Showdown

The ruling Hungarian party has made the choice between war and peace its main campaign message.

May 22, 2024
God is a Tory

God is a Tory

It is the conservative instinct which is, at root, the more Christian. 

May 22, 2024