Month: June 2024

A Worthy Successor to Frost

In Painting over the Growth Chart, Rattelle reminds us that the transcendent power of poetry is to preserve its subject forever.

Orbán Urges Sovereigntist Merger in Brussels

The Hungarian PM said a conservative ECR-ID ‘superbloc’ could be the second largest in Parliament, but Czech premier Fiala wants a deal with centrists EPP instead.

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
“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
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
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.

Slovak PM: “The Right to a Different Opinion Has Ceased To Exist in the EU”

Slovak PM: “The Right to a Different Opinion Has Ceased To Exist in the EU”

Robert Fico blamed the opposition for fuelling tensions that led to an assassination attempt against him.

June 6, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Britain’s Unending Economic Decline

Euros & Dollars: Britain’s Unending Economic Decline

The skirmish between Prime Minister Sunak and Labour leader Starmer over health care funding reveals a deeply rooted structural flaw in the British economy.

June 6, 2024
Twelve EU Countries Lobby for Starting Accession Talks With Ukraine and Moldova

Twelve EU Countries Lobby for Starting Accession Talks With Ukraine and Moldova

The signatories would also make certain EU benefits available to these countries even before they reach full EU membership.

June 6, 2024
UK: Christian Sues Liberal Democrats After Being “Hounded Out”

UK: Christian Sues Liberal Democrats After Being “Hounded Out”

Thousands have signed a petition calling for David Campanale to be reinstated.

June 6, 2024
Where Is Iran Headed?

Where Is Iran Headed?

With the continued influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, there is little to suggest a less belligerent Iran.