Day: November 27, 2024

Schoolgirl’s Lies Led to Samuel Paty’s Murder

Schoolgirl’s Lies Led to Samuel Paty’s Murder

In court, the young woman apologised to the family of the French history teacher who was beheaded by a jihadist: “I destroyed your life.”

November 27, 2024
Nixon and Watergate: The Lawfare that Brought Down a President

Nixon and Watergate: The Lawfare that Brought Down a President

A careful study of the available evidence suggests that Nixon should not have resigned the U.S. presidency.

November 27, 2024
St. Hedwig’s: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

St. Hedwig’s: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

New €44 million design of Berlin’s Catholic Cathedral sacralizes nihilism

November 27, 2024
Brussels Liberals Try To Blame TikTok for Romanian Election Result

Brussels Liberals Try To Blame TikTok for Romanian Election Result

Călin Georgescu’s successful presidential campaign, largely run on the platform, is accused of violating the Digital Services Act.

November 27, 2024
EU Economy: Commissioner Gentiloni Humbly Asks for More

EU Economy: Commissioner Gentiloni Humbly Asks for More

The Commission’s economic outlook is a depressing read. But with some hard work, the EU economy can tap into its unleashed economic potential.

November 27, 2024
Ursula’s New EU Commission Approved With Record-Low Support

Ursula’s New EU Commission Approved With Record-Low Support

“Europe deserves better,” Patriots for Europe’s Kinga Gal commented.

November 27, 2024
Can’t Take a Joke? German Social Democrats Seek Harsher Penalties for Insults

Can’t Take a Joke? German Social Democrats Seek Harsher Penalties for Insults

Leading politicians now find comedy and satire criticising their work “unbearable.”

November 27, 2024
Lebanon Truce Risks Disarming Israel Against Hezbollah

Lebanon Truce Risks Disarming Israel Against Hezbollah

Macron and Biden push for an end to the conflict while the armed Islamist militia remains intact.

November 27, 2024
French PM Under Pressure As He Seeks Le Pen’s Support To Pass Budget

French PM Under Pressure As He Seeks Le Pen’s Support To Pass Budget

Barnier walks a political tightrope to avoid censure without appearing to give in to Rassemblement National’s demands.

November 27, 2024
Sweden Summons Chinese Vessel in Baltic Sea Probe

Sweden Summons Chinese Vessel in Baltic Sea Probe

The ship’s damaged anchor suggests it could have been involved in the severing of two communications cables.

November 27, 2024
VOX Calls For End to Low Emission Zones in Barcelona

VOX Calls For End to Low Emission Zones in Barcelona

The party is proposing legislation to end “climate apartheid.”

November 27, 2024
On the Rural Life

On the Rural Life

The relative advantages of urban and rural life have long been a matter of dispute, never fully resolved because never fully resolvable.

November 27, 2024