Month: May 2025

Rome Bids Farewell to Its Bishop

On Monday 21 April, a sequence of unpredictable events unfolded with the death of Pope Francis. Just a day earlier, the entire world had seen

Germany to “Follow” U.S. on 5% NATO Spending Target

Germany to “Follow” U.S. on 5% NATO Spending Target

The huge military spending will cost the country more than €215 billion per year.

May 15, 2025
Die Linke’s Israel Problem: When Antifa Embraces Antisemitism

Die Linke’s Israel Problem: When Antifa Embraces Antisemitism

The hatred of Jews “is part of the party’s DNA.”

Ofcom vs. the People

Ofcom vs. the People

The UK broadcast regulator seeks a rule change so it can go after GB News, again.

May 15, 2025
Putin Won’t Attend Peace Talks, Trump Might

Putin Won’t Attend Peace Talks, Trump Might

A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday but without President Vladimir Putin.

May 15, 2025
Corruption Suspects Arrested in Belgium and Luxembourg Over NATO Procurement Contracts

Corruption Suspects Arrested in Belgium and Luxembourg Over NATO Procurement Contracts

The arrests come as a result of an investigation into possible irregularities in awarding contracts for the purchase of military equipment for NATO.

May 15, 2025
U.S. Opposes Inviting Ukraine to NATO Summit, Diplomatic Sources Confide

U.S. Opposes Inviting Ukraine to NATO Summit, Diplomatic Sources Confide

The Italian news agency was told most of the allies disapprove of Washington’s choice.

May 15, 2025
Renew Europe Chair Accused of Romanian Election Interference

Renew Europe Chair Accused of Romanian Election Interference

A vocal critic of Elon Musk’s comments on German elections, Valérie Hayer doesn’t seem to hold herself to the same standard.

May 14, 2025
German-Belgian Raids Take Down Human Smuggling Ring

German-Belgian Raids Take Down Human Smuggling Ring

The raids are part of a broader fight against smuggling networks bringing illegal immigrants to the EU.

May 14, 2025
Warsaw Warns of Outside Election Meddling

Warsaw Warns of Outside Election Meddling

Poland’s pro-Brussels government cries ‘foreign interference’ over Facebook ads.

May 14, 2025
Pfizergate Plaintiff: Von der Leyen Must Go

Pfizergate Plaintiff: Von der Leyen Must Go

“It is clear that Mrs von der Leyen and the members of her Commission are no longer in a position to perform their duties,” the letter states.

May 14, 2025
Finland To Keep Reservists Until 65 in Military Overhaul

Finland To Keep Reservists Until 65 in Military Overhaul

New proposal would add 125,000 troops to reserve force, targeting rank-and-file soldiers who currently age out at 50.

May 14, 2025
Party’s Over: EU To Reintroduce Pre-War Tariffs on Ukrainian Imports

Party’s Over: EU To Reintroduce Pre-War Tariffs on Ukrainian Imports

Brussels had no choice but to reluctantly accept what angry farmers have been saying for years.

May 14, 2025