Month: May 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.

‘Weimar Triangle’ Calls for Centralized Anti-Disinformation Measures

‘Weimar Triangle’ Calls for Centralized Anti-Disinformation Measures

Governments in the three states—all facing strong conservative opposition parties—want to give Brussels more power to police media content.

May 21, 2024
Spain: VOX Pledges To Keep Regional Agreements With Center-Right Partido Popular

Spain: VOX Pledges To Keep Regional Agreements With Center-Right Partido Popular

The conservative party remains critical of its coalition partners at the national and EU level.

May 21, 2024
Finland’s Centre-Right Alliance: A Blueprint for European Parliament Collaboration?

Finland’s Centre-Right Alliance: A Blueprint for European Parliament Collaboration?

Finnish EPP member open to collaboration with others who are pro-EU, pro-Ukraine, and pro-rule of law

May 21, 2024
Pope Francis Closes the Door on Women’s Ordination

Pope Francis Closes the Door on Women’s Ordination

The pope’s response on the matter was blunt and avoids any kind of dubious interpretation.

UK Regulator Targets Right-Leaning GB News; Mainstream Broadcasters Escape Scrutiny

UK Regulator Targets Right-Leaning GB News; Mainstream Broadcasters Escape Scrutiny

One critic notes media watchdog Ofcom is “silent in the face” of bias from other channels.

May 21, 2024
Netherlands: Potential PM Candidate Withdraws Name over Corruption Scandal

Netherlands: Potential PM Candidate Withdraws Name over Corruption Scandal

Geert Wilders lamented the news, saying Plasterk “would have made an excellent PM.”

UK: Heads Could Roll Following Release of Blood Scandal Report

UK: Heads Could Roll Following Release of Blood Scandal Report

Calls are growing for corporate manslaughter charges against government departments.

May 21, 2024
Against a National Loyalty Divorced from the Sacred

Against a National Loyalty Divorced from the Sacred

Until the conversation orbits the sacrality of what Roger Scruton called ‘homecoming,’ we will be stuck with a politics of empty promises.

May 21, 2024
In Defence of Harrison Butker

In Defence of Harrison Butker

Daring young women to think about family does not undermine their professional accomplishments. It invites them to think beyond them. 

Migration: The Defining Issue for Europe

Migration: The Defining Issue for Europe

The calamitous changes caused by Europe’s migration mishaps can no longer be quarantined from public view.

May 21, 2024
What Are the European Elections—And Why Should You Care?

What Are the European Elections—And Why Should You Care?

Who and what are we voting for in June? And what difference could it make?

May 21, 2024
UK: Labour Will Make It Easier To Change Gender

UK: Labour Will Make It Easier To Change Gender

The party’s plans appear to be “self-ID by the back door.”

May 21, 2024