Month: September 2024

The Truth About Matthew Perry

Perry believed the big lie of the Sexual Revolution, the lie promoted by Friends. It cost him very dearly.

EU Economy: Sink or Swim

While Europe as a whole is in economic stagnation, some countries are bright spots that defy that trend.

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
Thierry Breton Quits EU Commission Citing Reappointment Row

Thierry Breton Quits EU Commission Citing Reappointment Row

The internal market commissioner quit with immediate effect

September 16, 2024
Europe and the Middle East: An Opportunity

Europe and the Middle East: An Opportunity

Europe can deter terrorism by encouraging Lebanon to ensure that its airport is used for civilian—not military—purposes

September 16, 2024
What is Philosophy? Diogenes Laërtius’ Answer

What is Philosophy? Diogenes Laërtius’ Answer

Whilst the term ‘philosophy’ is Greek in origin, the practice it denotes is as old as mankind. No life can be fully human without it.

September 15, 2024
“Defending Italy Is Not a Crime”: Salvini Reacts to Prosecutors’ Request for Six-Year Sentence

“Defending Italy Is Not a Crime”: Salvini Reacts to Prosecutors’ Request for Six-Year Sentence

“Six years in prison for blocking landings and defending Italy and Italians? Madness. Defending Italy is not a crime and I will not give up, not now, not ever,” the deputy prime minister said.

September 15, 2024