Day: July 2, 2025

Green Skies for Europe: Von der Leyen’s 16 Private Jet Flights in a Year

Green Skies for Europe: Von der Leyen’s 16 Private Jet Flights in a Year

The Commission President—promoter of climate targets—justified the flights on grounds of security and scheduling, with one trip costing €14,110 per passenger.

July 2, 2025
Starmer Surrenders to Labour Left as Welfare Reform Collapses

Starmer Surrenders to Labour Left as Welfare Reform Collapses

Labour’s left-wing MPs take charge, opening the door to tax hikes, radical immigration policy, and an agenda voters never approved.

July 2, 2025
U.S. Scales Back Ukraine Arms Support as Russia Gains Ground

U.S. Scales Back Ukraine Arms Support as Russia Gains Ground

The Kremlin welcomes Washington’s shift, while Ukrainian officials warn that delays in aid will prolong the conflict.

July 2, 2025
German Corporate Boss Cautions Europe Over Dependence on Chinese Imports

German Corporate Boss Cautions Europe Over Dependence on Chinese Imports

Unless things change, the EU may as well be a “province of China,” according to a leading industrialist.

July 2, 2025
EU Sticks to “Ambitious” 2040 Climate Targets

EU Sticks to “Ambitious” 2040 Climate Targets

The Commission is adamant to go ahead with the targets even tough the green policies have caused European industry to suffer, and member states are divided.

July 2, 2025
Tehran Suspends Talks with UN Nuclear Watchdog

Tehran Suspends Talks with UN Nuclear Watchdog

The promulgation of the law on the suspension comes days after a ceasefire in a war that saw Israeli and U.S. strikes on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic.

July 2, 2025
Poland To Reinstate Border Checks Amid Migrant-Dumping Scandal

Poland To Reinstate Border Checks Amid Migrant-Dumping Scandal

Polish PM Tusk had long dismissed warnings of German police misconduct as “hysteria”—but mounting pressure has forced a U-turn.

July 2, 2025
UK and Germany On Track for Defence Treaty

UK and Germany On Track for Defence Treaty

The comprehensive pact will mean armed mutual aid, more expenditure—and Starmer further backtracking on the Brexit referendum.

July 2, 2025
North Korea Opens New Beach Resort as Part of Tourism Expansion Efforts

North Korea Opens New Beach Resort as Part of Tourism Expansion Efforts

The tourist area can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, according to Pyongyang, which described it as a “world-class cultural resort.”

July 2, 2025
Georgian MP: Kick Out Foreign Ambassadors Siding with Opposition 

Georgian MP: Kick Out Foreign Ambassadors Siding with Opposition 

Diplomats who criticise the Tbilisi government are acting like radicals and colonial administrators, according to representatives of the ruling party.

July 2, 2025
Berlin Senate Proposes Stronger Legal Protection for “Sexual Identity”

Berlin Senate Proposes Stronger Legal Protection for “Sexual Identity”

The German Senate wants to see a constitutional amendment that would specifically ban the discrimination of ‘queer’ people.

July 2, 2025
EU Double Standards? Brussels Deems Spain’s Corruption Scandal a “National Matter”

EU Double Standards? Brussels Deems Spain’s Corruption Scandal a “National Matter”

While the EU pressures Hungary over the rule of law, it avoids commenting on scandals rocking the Spanish Socialists.

July 2, 2025