Day: June 7, 2024

Elections: The End of Belgium?

Vlaams Belang, now topping the polls among Dutch-speaking voters by a large margin, has set Flemish independence on the agenda.

Let Taiwan Join the OECD

China, which is a partner rather than an OECD member, has been allowed to block a wider role for Taiwan.

‘NatCon 2.0’: City of Essen Cancels Venue Contract for AfD Party Conference

‘NatCon 2.0’: City of Essen Cancels Venue Contract for AfD Party Conference

Mayor says AfD is “not welcome” and that he wants to be “at the forefront” of Antifa protests against the party.

June 7, 2024
Elections: The End of Belgium?

Elections: The End of Belgium?

Vlaams Belang, now topping the polls among Dutch-speaking voters by a large margin, has set Flemish independence on the agenda.

VOX: Establishment Parties Vote Same Way 90% of the Time in Brussels

VOX: Establishment Parties Vote Same Way 90% of the Time in Brussels

In a fiery debate before the EU elections, Buxadé accused Spain’s governing socialists of being allied with Hamas and Iran.

June 7, 2024
EU Elections: Populist Surge Expected in Czech Republic

EU Elections: Populist Surge Expected in Czech Republic

A combination of ruling parties veering right, buoyant nationalists, and a wildcard former PM embracing populism is changing politics in Prague.

June 7, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Rate Cut Europe Did Not Need

Euros & Dollars: The Rate Cut Europe Did Not Need

There are signs that the policymakers at the ECB realize that this rate cut was not a very good idea. 

June 7, 2024
Ireland: Populists Hoping for Representation in Brussels As Sinn Féin Nosedives

Ireland: Populists Hoping for Representation in Brussels As Sinn Féin Nosedives

Dublin’s political establishment has yet to come to terms with the unprecedented public mood swing on migration.

June 7, 2024
Let Taiwan Join the OECD

Let Taiwan Join the OECD

China, which is a partner rather than an OECD member, has been allowed to block a wider role for Taiwan.

June 7, 2024
“Where Is the Escape Hatch?” Paul Kingsnorth’s Machine Age Survival Guide 

“Where Is the Escape Hatch?” Paul Kingsnorth’s Machine Age Survival Guide 

“If the Brave New World points us towards the emerging total system, it also points us towards the alternative.”

June 7, 2024
Dutch Exit Poll: Wilders Predicted To Make Huge Gains

Dutch Exit Poll: Wilders Predicted To Make Huge Gains

Populist PVV expected to increase its number of parliamentary seats from one to seven as a first indication of how the balance of power is shifting to the Right.

June 7, 2024
Migrant Murders Polish Soldier Protecting Border

Migrant Murders Polish Soldier Protecting Border

PM Tusk promises billions of euros to protect against prospective Russian incursions amid an active migrant threat to Poland’s borders.

June 7, 2024
Turkey Purges Greeks and Targets Orthodox Churches

Turkey Purges Greeks and Targets Orthodox Churches

Turkey’s government refuses to return stolen Greek properties in Constantinople after eliminating the indigenous Greek population from the city.

June 7, 2024
Spanish Father Confronts Comedian Who Sexualized His Baby Boy

Spanish Father Confronts Comedian Who Sexualized His Baby Boy

The father of a three-month-old boy confronted Spain’s government-sponsored “woke” comedian in real life over obscene online comments.