Month: January 2025

A Spectre Is Haunting Germany

The German establishment’s panic over Elon Musk reveals its true fear of the electorate.

The New Iconoclasm

Today’s iconoclasts seek little more than a photograph in the newspaper, if not a prison sentence—think of the media-ready antics of Just Stop Oil, throwing soup on Van Gogh or spraying Stonehenge with orange paint. Any attention they might lend to their cause is smothered in a self-serving narcissistic love of the image of themselves performing destruction.

More than 1,000 Violent Deaths, and Rising: Crime in France Hits All-Time High

More than 1,000 Violent Deaths, and Rising: Crime in France Hits All-Time High

Every day in France, an average of three murders or assassinations, 600 burglaries, and more than 330 robberies with firearms are committed.

January 14, 2025
Spend More on Defence or Learn Russian, Says NATO Chief

Spend More on Defence or Learn Russian, Says NATO Chief

Mark Rutte echoed Trump’s call for greater funding, suggesting welfare cuts to strengthen Europe’s military readiness.

January 14, 2025
The Tables Are Turning: UK PM Under Pressure as Labour MPs Back Rape Gang Inquiry

The Tables Are Turning: UK PM Under Pressure as Labour MPs Back Rape Gang Inquiry

Representatives of towns overshadowed by the grooming scandal demand a national investigation to uncover the full extent of sexual abuse and official cover-ups.

January 14, 2025
Macron and Zelensky Discuss Putting EU Boots on the Ground

Macron and Zelensky Discuss Putting EU Boots on the Ground

French and British troops could lead the international peacekeeping force as part of the “practical steps” for ensuring Kyiv’s security ambitions.

January 14, 2025
No Tax Hikes, Less Climate Money: Austria’s Right-Wing Parties Strike Budget Deal

No Tax Hikes, Less Climate Money: Austria’s Right-Wing Parties Strike Budget Deal

The parties want to slash €6.3 billion in spending and oppose EU climate policies.

January 14, 2025
Eyes Wide Shut

Eyes Wide Shut

A significant portion of the public, including 65% of Labour voters, believes efforts are being made to cover up the historic failures of local and national authorities.

January 14, 2025
Israelis Warn of “Catastrophe” as Ceasefire Looms

Israelis Warn of “Catastrophe” as Ceasefire Looms

Critics say that the deal would “save” Hamas.

January 14, 2025
Here We Go Again: After Nord Stream, Ukraine Accused of Hitting Another Gas Pipeline

Here We Go Again: After Nord Stream, Ukraine Accused of Hitting Another Gas Pipeline

Ukraine is believed to be behind the drone attack on the TurkStream, the last remaining operational gas pipeline connecting the EU to Russia.

January 14, 2025
Make Europe Great Again? What Trump 2.0 Can Do for Europe

Make Europe Great Again? What Trump 2.0 Can Do for Europe

Europeans will be able to see not only the true measure of their governing class’s failures, but also that a real alternative is possible.

January 14, 2025
Against the “Woke Madness:” AfD Vows To Become “Strongest Force in Germany”

Against the “Woke Madness:” AfD Vows To Become “Strongest Force in Germany”

Co-leader Alice Weidel promised the “total closing of Germany’s borders” and “large-scale repatriations” of illegal migrants if elected.

January 13, 2025
Tik-Tok… Boom: France and Algeria Clash Over Deportation of Terrorist TikTokers

Tik-Tok… Boom: France and Algeria Clash Over Deportation of Terrorist TikTokers

Algiers is looking to “humiliate” Paris by blocking deportation efforts, the French interior minister said.

January 13, 2025
Dumbing Down a Generation: UK Government Promotes Use of ChatGPT for Homework

Dumbing Down a Generation: UK Government Promotes Use of ChatGPT for Homework

Ministers are “hurtling straight into something we do not fully understand,” children’s campaigner told europeanconservative.com.

January 13, 2025