Month: June 2024

The Tortured Poets of Aristophanes

The three poets in Gerytades, like many politicians, find themselves on the cusp of success—but their decisions damn them, so they must trundle back home, thinking of ways to spin their failure into victory.

South Africa’s Political Future

For the first time since 1994, South Africa’s ANC does not have an absolute majority. What comes next will be an important test for the RSA.

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.

“The EU will not survive in its present format”: An Interview with <strong>Daniel Guéguen</strong>

“The EU will not survive in its present format”: An Interview with <strong>Daniel Guéguen</strong>

“These five years were wasted and my personal opinion is that Ursula von der Leyen will not be re-elected.”

June 4, 2024
Reform UK Supports Net Zero Immigration: “We Cannot Go On as We Are”

Reform UK Supports Net Zero Immigration: “We Cannot Go On as We Are”

Migration expert agrees that “drastic measures are needed.”

June 4, 2024
Euros & Dollars: France Deserved Its Downgrade

Euros & Dollars: France Deserved Its Downgrade

Unless the French political leadership does something radical, more downgrades are coming.

June 4, 2024
Media Smears Fail To Deflate Farmers at Brussels Rally

Media Smears Fail To Deflate Farmers at Brussels Rally

“With the world on the brink of a world war, farming is more important than ever,” a Dutch farm leader said.

June 4, 2024
Meta Ordered To Pay Damages to Shadowbanned Flemish MEP

Meta Ordered To Pay Damages to Shadowbanned Flemish MEP

Courtroom victory for conservative demonstrates the secretive process silencing unwanted speech online.

VOX: National Conservatives in EU Parliament Won’t Support von der Leyen

VOX: National Conservatives in EU Parliament Won’t Support von der Leyen

The EU Commissioner is “the living image of the policies that destroyed [Europe’s] countryside,” according to Jorge Buxadé, the Spanish sovereigntists’ lead candidate.

June 4, 2024
Islamist Murder: German Government Still Won’t Deport Failed Asylum Seekers

Islamist Murder: German Government Still Won’t Deport Failed Asylum Seekers

German migration policies ultimately led to the attack, but government urges “positive migration narrative” and blames ‘far-right’ for causing division.

June 4, 2024
Total Meltdown: How the Political Elite Responded to Farage’s Comeback

Total Meltdown: How the Political Elite Responded to Farage’s Comeback

The return of the Brexiteer has sent the Tories into panic mode. But it’s hardly good news for Labour either.

June 4, 2024
The Transatlantic Significance of the European Elections

The Transatlantic Significance of the European Elections

If the Right does as well in the European elections, American conservatives might find that they have a critical mass of allies in Europe.

June 4, 2024
Czech Populists May Defect From Macron’s Liberal Group in Brussels

Czech Populists May Defect From Macron’s Liberal Group in Brussels

Former PM Andrej Babiš is looking for new allies, while his populist, anti-migration ANO party is set to win the Czech race.

June 4, 2024
The Hit Job That Failed: A Political Vibe Shift?

The Hit Job That Failed: A Political Vibe Shift?

Liz Truss has not even flirted with seeking contrition for her appearance on Lotuseaters.com.

June 4, 2024
Reading the Nation: The Farage Ascendency

Reading the Nation: The Farage Ascendency

Nigel wants to take the Tory party. The only question is whether that’s as its leader or to sack it and raze it.

June 4, 2024