Day: September 16, 2024

Germany Should Not Discriminate Against Native Workers

Germany Should Not Discriminate Against Native Workers

I’m a migrant, but even I know that special tax breaks for immigrants are unfair.

September 16, 2024
Unprecedented Attack on President von der Leyen: the Cost of Political Horse-Trading

Unprecedented Attack on President von der Leyen: the Cost of Political Horse-Trading

Breton’s letter must be a sign that things are not all well at the top and that other commissioners must be thinking the same thing.

September 16, 2024
Finland Detains Trio Suspected of Islamic State Involvement

Finland Detains Trio Suspected of Islamic State Involvement

Police said the alleged offences were “not common at all” in the country.

September 16, 2024
Poland: End Benefits for Ukrainian Men in Europe

Poland: End Benefits for Ukrainian Men in Europe

Kyiv is struggling to replenish its forces at a time when Russian troops are advancing.

September 16, 2024
Breton’s Resignation: Competition Among Autocrats

Breton’s Resignation: Competition Among Autocrats

No one will miss Breton’s authoritarianism, but his departure only intensifies Ursula von der Leyen’s grip and makes the decline in French influence even more apparent.

September 16, 2024
UK: Starmer to “Rush Through” Assisted Suicide Legislation

UK: Starmer to “Rush Through” Assisted Suicide Legislation

Growing public concern seems to be prompting the prime minister to act even more hastily.

September 16, 2024
Swedish MP Facing Criminal Charges for Reposting Satirical Cartoons on X

Swedish MP Facing Criminal Charges for Reposting Satirical Cartoons on X

“The right to use political satire is also an important part of freedom of speech,” Richard Jomshof said.

September 16, 2024
German ‘Citizens’ Council’ Wants To Criminalise Spread of “Disinformation”

German ‘Citizens’ Council’ Wants To Criminalise Spread of “Disinformation”

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser claims she wants to uphold free speech—despite her attempts to ban a government-critical magazine.

September 16, 2024
Eight Migrants Dead in Attempted English Channel Crossing

Eight Migrants Dead in Attempted English Channel Crossing

The latest fatalities come after a day with nearly record-breaking 801 arrivals.

September 16, 2024
Von der Leyen’s ‘Commission Crisis’ Escalates Ahead of Strasbourg Plenary

Von der Leyen’s ‘Commission Crisis’ Escalates Ahead of Strasbourg Plenary

The Commission president continues to struggle with her self-inflicted gender woes.

September 16, 2024
Democrats Accused of “Incitement” After Second Attempt on Trump’s Life

Democrats Accused of “Incitement” After Second Attempt on Trump’s Life

The gunman echoed anti-Trump rhetoric used by Kamala Harris’s campaign.

September 16, 2024
Germany: Explosion Rocks Cologne City Center

Germany: Explosion Rocks Cologne City Center

Building owner says “This is terror in Cologne. Someone detonated an explosive device.”

September 16, 2024