Day: April 1, 2025

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Italy's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi pose for a official picture prior a meeting with members of the G5+ Foreign Ministers and Ukraine's Foreign Minister in Madrid on March 31, 2025.

G5+ Security Summit: Bold Talk, No Action

“We are ready to exert more pressure on Russia using all available instruments,” declared the Madrid meeting’s final communiqué. But how?

The Forge with Harrison Pitt | Ep. 8

Has the conversation around Islam, immigration, and multiculturalism advanced at all in the last fifteen years? Harrison Pitt and Peter Whittle discuss that and much else on the latest episode of The Forge.

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Is The West About To Implode?

Unlike the Ancient Roman Empire which was officially split into Western and Eastern halves, the Western world has not yet been divided into two or three or four.

The Forge with Harrison Pitt | Ep. 8

The Forge with Harrison Pitt | Ep. 8

Has the conversation around Islam, immigration, and multiculturalism advanced at all in the last fifteen years? Harrison Pitt and Peter Whittle discuss that and much else on the latest episode of The Forge.

April 1, 2025
Is The West About To Implode?

Is The West About To Implode?

Unlike the Ancient Roman Empire which was officially split into Western and Eastern halves, the Western world has not yet been divided into two or three or four.

April 1, 2025
Trump Slams Ban on Le Pen’s Candidacy as “A Very Big Deal”

Trump Slams Ban on Le Pen’s Candidacy as “A Very Big Deal”

Lawfare is being used against Le Pen just as it was against Trump. Will the French Right experience a MAGA-style surge in support in response?

April 1, 2025
“Incomprehensible”: European Parliament Blocks Inquiry Into Climate Lobbying Scandal

“Incomprehensible”: European Parliament Blocks Inquiry Into Climate Lobbying Scandal

Some EPP members backtracked at the last minute despite the party having an agreement with conservatives to force the review of the EU contracts with environmental NGOs.

April 1, 2025
Meloni’s Image Burned During Chaotic Eid Celebration in Turin

Meloni’s Image Burned During Chaotic Eid Celebration in Turin

The incident has sparked political backlash, with a government leader condemning the symbolic act as an intimidation attempt.

April 1, 2025
Le Pen Vows To Fight Back as Court Ruling Shakes French Politics

Le Pen Vows To Fight Back as Court Ruling Shakes French Politics

The verdict has sparked fierce debate over judicial power—and thrust her potential successor into the spotlight.

April 1, 2025
Britain Has Given Up Trying to Solve Illegal Migration

Britain Has Given Up Trying to Solve Illegal Migration

Lavish summits and snappy soundbites do nothing to cover up Keir Starmer’s terrible record on Channel crossings.

April 1, 2025
‘No Comment’: EPP Silent on Le Pen Sentencing

‘No Comment’: EPP Silent on Le Pen Sentencing

The largest EU party’s refusal to comment has drawn sharp criticism amid a storm of reaction from supporters and opponents.

April 1, 2025
British Government Finally Wakes Up to ‘Two-Tier Justice’ Danger

British Government Finally Wakes Up to ‘Two-Tier Justice’ Danger

New sentencing guidelines—which would have judges discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender and religion—have been suspended following threat of emergency legislation.

April 1, 2025
Seven Arrested in Huawei Corruption Scandal

Seven Arrested in Huawei Corruption Scandal

Belgian prosecutors are investigating how the Chinese tech giant may have bought favours from at least 15 MEPs.

April 1, 2025
Swedish Lawmakers Crack Down on Migration Loophole

Swedish Lawmakers Crack Down on Migration Loophole

Almost 5,000 rejected asylum applicants could be deported from Sweden despite lobbying by pro-migration officials.

April 1, 2025
Finnish Citizens’ Initiative on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Divides Parliament

Finnish Citizens’ Initiative on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Divides Parliament

Finland debates whether or not to join countries that prohibit people from freely receiving support to deal with internal conflicts related to their sexuality.

April 1, 2025