Day: July 30, 2025

Composite of UK flag, British telephone booth, Big Ben, PM Keir Starmer, and riot police.

It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem

It’s unrealistic to suppose that censorship can continue to be imposed on the grounds of holding up a liberal order that’s already disappeared.

Montenegro Under EU Pressure After Passing New Intelligence Law

Montenegro Under EU Pressure After Passing New Intelligence Law

The law notably broadens the authority of the domestic intelligence agency and allows for the collection of citizens’ personal data without requiring judicial oversight.

July 30, 2025
German Intelligence Targets Populist AfD Before Vote

German Intelligence Targets Populist AfD Before Vote

Local election officials are being warned off AfD candidates by domestic spies—raising fears of a politicised security state.

July 30, 2025
Brussels Orders Czech Republic To Repay €25 Million in Illegal Farm Subsidies

Brussels Orders Czech Republic To Repay €25 Million in Illegal Farm Subsidies

Large firms were wrongly classified as small businesses, breaching EU rules and distorting internal market competition.

July 30, 2025
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem

It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem

It’s unrealistic to suppose that censorship can continue to be imposed on the grounds of holding up a liberal order that’s already disappeared.

July 30, 2025
Radar Glitch Shuts Down London Skies, Disruption Continues

Radar Glitch Shuts Down London Skies, Disruption Continues

UK airspace reopens after temporary closure, but passengers warned to expect hours of delays.

July 30, 2025
Macron Bashes von der Leyen’s Weak Negotiating With U.S.

Macron Bashes von der Leyen’s Weak Negotiating With U.S.

The French president believes a better deal can still be struck and says Europe has not been “feared enough.”

July 30, 2025
UK Chaplain Sacked Over ‘Gender Critical’ Sermon Speaks Out

UK Chaplain Sacked Over ‘Gender Critical’ Sermon Speaks Out

Fired after a sermon questioning LGBT orthodoxy, Bernard Randall says he was punished for his beliefs.

July 30, 2025
EU-U.S. Trade Deal: Figures Point to Devastating Impact on Italy

EU-U.S. Trade Deal: Figures Point to Devastating Impact on Italy

More than 100,000 full-time jobs could be lost, with industrialised areas set to be hit especially hard.

July 30, 2025
EU Warned: Roads and Rail Unfit for War With Russia

EU Warned: Roads and Rail Unfit for War With Russia

Brussels plans €17bn overhaul as Transport Commissioner says tanks could be stuck for weeks in case of attack.

July 30, 2025
Moldovan President Accuses Russia of Plot To Rig September Elections

Moldovan President Accuses Russia of Plot To Rig September Elections

Maia Sandu, the pro-EU leader of Moldova, says the Kremlin is planning to install loyalists in parliament

July 30, 2025
Greece Calls Libya Migrant Wave an ‘Invasion,’ Suspends Asylum

Greece Calls Libya Migrant Wave an ‘Invasion,’ Suspends Asylum

Greece has declared a state of emergency and begun detaining North African migrants arriving from Libya, refusing to process asylum claims.

July 30, 2025
EU To Launch Biometric Border Checks in October

EU To Launch Biometric Border Checks in October

Travellers to Europe will face new facial and fingerprint checks as the EU introduces a long-delayed digital border system.

July 30, 2025