Month: September 2024

To Help Ukraine, Talk to Russia

Viktor Orbán’s peace crusade must be supported—for the sake of Ukraine, Europe, and the world.

Bad Idea: ECB Cuts Interest Rates

Central banks returning us to very low interest rates could encourage more government debt, risking another inflation episode.

Reality Check | Ep. 11 | Conservative Re-enchantment with Charles Coulombe

In an era where disenchantment seems to permeate every aspect of modern life, is there a way to revive the sense of wonder and connection to tradition that once defined our worldview? In this episode, Charles A. Coulombe argues that re-enchantment requires more than a superficial return to old ways.

New Swedish Migration Minister: ‘Remigration’ Is an Important Issue for Sweden

New Swedish Migration Minister: ‘Remigration’ Is an Important Issue for Sweden

Opposition parties have criticized the idea of paying immigrants to return to their home countries as contrary to the idea of integration.

September 11, 2024
The Monumental Ignorance of Candace Owens

The Monumental Ignorance of Candace Owens

Many of her fans insist that she merely has an ‘open mind’—but as G.K. Chesterton observed: “The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” 

September 11, 2024
Trump Suffers “Worst Anchor Pile-On” Yet While Harris Given Easy Ride in First Debate

Trump Suffers “Worst Anchor Pile-On” Yet While Harris Given Easy Ride in First Debate

ABC moderators ‘fact-checked’ the former president four times, but did not correct Harris once.

September 11, 2024
Spanish Parliament Rejects Right’s Plan To Cut Aid for Underage Criminal Migrants

Spanish Parliament Rejects Right’s Plan To Cut Aid for Underage Criminal Migrants

Despite the country’s migration crisis, left-wing MPs voted down the measure.

September 11, 2024
On Spain’s Chavistas and the Exile of Edmundo González: An Interview with <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

On Spain’s Chavistas and the Exile of Edmundo González: An Interview with <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

“What should the international community do? Edmundo González won the Venezuelan election, there is nothing more to talk about. He is the president-elect.”

September 11, 2024
Lukoil Loophole: Kyiv and Budapest Reach Oil Transit Agreement

Lukoil Loophole: Kyiv and Budapest Reach Oil Transit Agreement

Ukraine will continue to allow Russian oil through its territory at a higher price, provided Hungary buys the commodity before it enters the country.

September 11, 2024
Third Night of Drone Incursions on Stockholm Airport

Third Night of Drone Incursions on Stockholm Airport

“You can be fairly certain that this is something other than recreational flying,” expert says.

September 11, 2024
AfD-Effect in Austria: Will Mainstream Parties Exclude FPÖ?

AfD-Effect in Austria: Will Mainstream Parties Exclude FPÖ?

Media reports suggest that a grand coalition between the centre-right and centre-left is already forming.

September 11, 2024
Kamala Harris Is No Ronald Reagan

Kamala Harris Is No Ronald Reagan

I am not surprised that so many neocons line up against Trump. But when they do, can they at least do their homework and get basic facts straight?

September 10, 2024
Slovakia in Line for Brussels’ Rule-of-Law Blackmail

Slovakia in Line for Brussels’ Rule-of-Law Blackmail

Reports suggest the Commission is mulling over two proposals that would suspend billions of euros earmarked for the country.

September 10, 2024
Polish PM’s Legal Blunder: Experts Slam ‘Illegal’ Move To Revoke Judge

Polish PM’s Legal Blunder: Experts Slam ‘Illegal’ Move To Revoke Judge

Donald Tusk says he signed off a judicial appointment by mistake—and now wants to remove his signature.

September 10, 2024
Corruption Allegations Resurface Against Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Nominee

Corruption Allegations Resurface Against Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Nominee

The Commission president insisted on selecting a female candidate—one alleged to have helped mastermind a major ‘cash-for-passports’ scandal years ago.

September 10, 2024