Month: April 2025

Brussels Boosts Moldova’s Military With €20M

Brussels Boosts Moldova’s Military With €20M

The latest funding under the European Peace Facility will help Moldova acquire short-range air defense systems as part of a broader effort to modernize its military.

April 24, 2025
Most Germans Have Had Enough of the Firewall Against AfD

Most Germans Have Had Enough of the Firewall Against AfD

While establishment parties continue to ostracize the party, only a third of the country supports the cordon sanitaire, with half wanting AfD to be treated as any other democratic party.

April 24, 2025
Tanks, But No Tanks: Finland Pours Cold Water on Joint Deal

Tanks, But No Tanks: Finland Pours Cold Water on Joint Deal

Swedish PM touts regional unity, but Finland’s response suggests the countries aren’t quite aligned.

April 24, 2025
U.S. Quizzes Sweden on the State of Free Speech

U.S. Quizzes Sweden on the State of Free Speech

Government officials called the embassy’s request for a meeting “unusual” but declined to comment on what was discussed.

April 24, 2025
Germany Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to Zero Amid Trade Woes

Germany Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to Zero Amid Trade Woes

Mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and Chinese competition fuels fears of deeper economic instability.

April 24, 2025
22 NATO Nations Hit Defense Target in Historic Milestone

22 NATO Nations Hit Defense Target in Historic Milestone

The alliance is ramping up spending ahead of a pivotal June summit amid debate over even higher future commitments.

April 24, 2025
Student Knife Attack in France Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

Student Knife Attack in France Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

The 15-year-old attacker sent a left-wing manifesto to his classmates before the stabbing spree.

April 24, 2025
U.S. Slams ‘Harmful and Dangerous’ Push for Renewables

U.S. Slams ‘Harmful and Dangerous’ Push for Renewables

“This is not energy security,” a U.S. official declared, as global powers clashed over the future of energy at a tense international summit.

April 24, 2025
Spain Left Embarrassed After Attempt To Backtrack on Israeli Arms Deal

Spain Left Embarrassed After Attempt To Backtrack on Israeli Arms Deal

Spain has opened itself up to a possible lawsuit and fine after dropping a contract with Israel for political reasons.

April 24, 2025
Trump’s 7 Points For Peace Rebuffed by Ukraine

Trump’s 7 Points For Peace Rebuffed by Ukraine

While Trump is making moves—whether his roadmap is accepted or not—European leaders have yet to produce a viable alternative of their own.

April 24, 2025
Bosnian State Police Attempts to Arrest Sovereignist Serb Leader

Bosnian State Police Attempts to Arrest Sovereignist Serb Leader

The Bosnian Serb forces threatened with a shootout if their federal counterparts attempted to capture President Dodik.

April 24, 2025
Nationalism Should No Longer Be a Dirty Word

Nationalism Should No Longer Be a Dirty Word

It is time for us to take back the idea of patriotism from the elites, and to free national consciousness from all the negative labels they have attached to it.

April 24, 2025