Day: July 25, 2024

What’s the Point of an ‘Opposition’ Anyway?

What’s the Point of an ‘Opposition’ Anyway?

Starmer’s first session of questioning in Parliament descended into an intolerable back-patting match.

July 25, 2024
Scholz Praises Press Freedom While Saying Some Opinions Are “Forbidden”

Scholz Praises Press Freedom While Saying Some Opinions Are “Forbidden”

German chancellor contradicts himself in comments on right-wing magazine ban.

July 25, 2024
Polish PM Punishes His Own MPs After Abortion Bill Fails

Polish PM Punishes His Own MPs After Abortion Bill Fails

Donald Tusk said his party needed “discipline” to prevent the conservative opposition from gaining any power.

July 25, 2024
EU Commission Threatens “Immediate” Punishment if Slovakia Regulates NGOs

EU Commission Threatens “Immediate” Punishment if Slovakia Regulates NGOs

Bratislava warned against passing ‘foreign agents’ law—despite Brussels preparing to do the same.

July 25, 2024
Venezuela Holds First Elections in 11 Years

Venezuela Holds First Elections in 11 Years

President Nicolás Maduro has banned opposition candidates and cherry-picked international observers.

July 25, 2024
Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Brutal Soldier Stabbing

Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Brutal Soldier Stabbing

The army officer was in full uniform when he was repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight.

July 25, 2024
Netanyahu Outlines Path to Israeli Victory in Speech to U.S. Congress

Netanyahu Outlines Path to Israeli Victory in Speech to U.S. Congress

Kamala Harris and dozens of Democrats boycotted Israeli PM’s address.

July 25, 2024
J.D. Vance Ditched by His German Publisher

J.D. Vance Ditched by His German Publisher

The publishing house is upset that the Ohio senator is now Donald Trump’s running mate in November’s presidential election.

July 25, 2024
What Should Social Conservatives Think of J.D. Vance?

What Should Social Conservatives Think of J.D. Vance?

I hope Vance will prove to be a leader not merely of consensus, but one with the courage of his convictions.

July 25, 2024