Month: December 2024

Are Net Zero’s Days Numbered?

Farage now has the firepower of the Heartland Institute—a climate realist U.S. think-tank with offices in Britain—squarely behind him.

Erdogan’s Hour of Triumph

With Syria out of the geopolitical chessboard, Turkey is now at its strongest in centuries.

Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Despite criticising Hungary for protecting its own borders, the EU is supporting the liberal Polish government’s move.

December 19, 2024
Not Guilty Pleas Entered for Southport Attack Suspect

Not Guilty Pleas Entered for Southport Attack Suspect

The trial will begin on the same day as Trump’s inauguration, prompting anger online.

December 19, 2024
Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

The opposition slammed the new measures as a collective punishment of all Russians for Putin’s crimes.

December 19, 2024
Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Central European states complain that the levy hinders their ability to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.

December 19, 2024
Britain is the “Western Capital” of Anti-Women Sharia Courts

Britain is the “Western Capital” of Anti-Women Sharia Courts

Commentators say these institutions should be banned, not just ‘regulated.’

December 19, 2024
Marine Le Pen Preparing for Early Presidential Election

Marine Le Pen Preparing for Early Presidential Election

Although Macron still has over two years left in office, in reality, he is no longer in power, the RN leader believes.

December 19, 2024
Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

The Commission chief’s abuse of power will be an unofficial agenda item on the sidelines of Thursday’s EUCO, diplomats say.

December 19, 2024
Anti-Establishment Spanish MEPs Join ECR

Anti-Establishment Spanish MEPs Join ECR

The two MEPs bring the ECR group to a total of 80 members

December 19, 2024
Denmark Strengthens Free Speech Protections for Public Employees

Denmark Strengthens Free Speech Protections for Public Employees

25% of workers in the social and education sectors said they self-censored for fear of repercussions.

December 19, 2024
France, the Fiscal Train Wreck

France, the Fiscal Train Wreck

While President Macron is busy trying to cling to power, the ECB is helping France down the path of economic self-destruction.

December 18, 2024
German State-Funded TV Networks Block AfD from Election Debates

German State-Funded TV Networks Block AfD from Election Debates

Only Scholz and Merz are invited, despite Alternative für Deutschland being the country’s second most popular party.

December 18, 2024
Western Balkan Countries Inch Closer to EU Accession

Western Balkan Countries Inch Closer to EU Accession

The Commission thinks enlargement in the next five years is realistic. “All this is happening thanks to the Hungarian presidency,” the Albanian PM commented.

December 18, 2024