Month: October 2024

Inflation Down in Most of Europe

Most EU countries have made impressive strides in returning to price stability. So why is Belgium going against the tide?

The Unfulfilled Promise of the West

The Unfulfilled Promise of the West

The Cold War is back. Does the West have the strength to bring down the Wall again?

October 20, 2024
Italian Court Rejects First Migrant Detentions In Albania

Italian Court Rejects First Migrant Detentions In Albania

Prime Minister Meloni reacted to the ruling: “Italians have asked me to stop illegal immigration, and I will do everything possible to keep my word.”

October 20, 2024
Deserted Altars, Satan in the Streets

Deserted Altars, Satan in the Streets

“Christ has been withdrawn from the cultural world which, in part, no longer wants anything to do with Christianity,” Toulouse bishop said.

October 20, 2024
<strong>The 9th Art</strong>: Sunday Adventures in History with <em>Alley Oop</em>

<strong>The 9th Art</strong>: Sunday Adventures in History with <em>Alley Oop</em>

The time-travel comics of V.T. Hamlin remind us that our present moment is only one thread in the vast and ongoing tapestry of history.

October 20, 2024
Out to Sea: Budapest Revives a Confused <em>Flying Dutchman</em>

Out to Sea: Budapest Revives a Confused <em>Flying Dutchman</em>

Wagner’s opera receives an engaging and sympathetic staging, despite some directorial suggestions to the contrary.

October 19, 2024
Recipe for a Weary Soul

Recipe for a Weary Soul

In a world overwhelmed with suffering, it’s vital to reconnect with God and His creation.

October 19, 2024
What To Expect from the Next EU Competition Commissioner? 

What To Expect from the Next EU Competition Commissioner? 

Teresa Ribera will need to clarify to what extent the Commission should be outlawing mergers between companies.

October 18, 2024
New Rate Cut Makes ECB Look Desperate

New Rate Cut Makes ECB Look Desperate

The ECB is on a mission to return the euro zone to low interest rates. For three reasons, I am stubbornly opposed to this.

October 18, 2024
European Leaders Berated for Ignoring Christian Heritage

European Leaders Berated for Ignoring Christian Heritage

A conference in Budapest highlighted the dangers of embracing neo-Marxism and pro-migration policies for Europe’s future.

October 18, 2024
Tory Hopeful Unwilling To Exit Human Rights Pact To Stop Illegal Migration

Tory Hopeful Unwilling To Exit Human Rights Pact To Stop Illegal Migration

Kemi Badenoch criticised for using dubious statistics in British Conservative leadership bid.

October 18, 2024
Poland Takes Home the Win As EU Changes Course on Migration

Poland Takes Home the Win As EU Changes Course on Migration

Denying asylum on security grounds is now a viable option while building offshore deportation hubs is just a matter of time.

October 18, 2024
Israel Takes Out Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel Takes Out Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Netanyahu says his death marks the “beginning of the end” of the war.

October 18, 2024