Month: July 2025

Europe’s Ammo Crisis: One Factory, One War, and a Race Against Time

Europe’s Ammo Crisis: One Factory, One War, and a Race Against Time

As war rages on in Ukraine and ammunition shortages strain Europe’s defenses, the EU’s efforts to boost weapons manufacturing face a critical bottleneck: TNT production.

July 5, 2025
One Person Dead in Brussels Shooting

One Person Dead in Brussels Shooting

‘Europe’s Capital’ has seen an increase in shooting incidents in recent months.

July 5, 2025
EU Budget Fight: Conservative Commissioner Confronts Queen Ursula on Cohesion Funds

EU Budget Fight: Conservative Commissioner Confronts Queen Ursula on Cohesion Funds

If von der Leyen succeeds, spending would be tied to economic reforms, where member states could be required to address gender disparities to qualify for social housing funds and promote organic farming to access agricultural subsidies.

July 5, 2025
Inclusivity or Minority Veto? German Daycare Serves Only Halal Sausages

Inclusivity or Minority Veto? German Daycare Serves Only Halal Sausages

Authorities call it inclusion—parents see it as catering to a minority while silencing dissent.

July 5, 2025
Tusk Cracks Down on Citizen Border Patrols Amid Polish Coalition Turmoil

Tusk Cracks Down on Citizen Border Patrols Amid Polish Coalition Turmoil

Private talks between coalition members and opposition figures add pressure as the government faces increasing criticism over border control.

Trump Signals Possible Gaza Ceasefire Deal “Next Week”

Trump Signals Possible Gaza Ceasefire Deal “Next Week”

The U.S. President expresses optimism but cautions situation remains fluid.

July 5, 2025
EU Pledges €1.9 Billion to Moldova at First-Ever Summit

EU Pledges €1.9 Billion to Moldova at First-Ever Summit

Commission and Council presidents want to bolster the country’s defense against foreign influence, disinformation, and electoral manipulation.

July 5, 2025
Bye-Bye Maastricht—Germany’s March into the Debt State

Bye-Bye Maastricht—Germany’s March into the Debt State

The floodgates are open: debt-financed stimulus is once again the weapon of choice against recession.

July 5, 2025
Heat Waves in Europe: Rediscovering the Cooling Wisdom of Traditional Design

Heat Waves in Europe: Rediscovering the Cooling Wisdom of Traditional Design

The answer to heat will not come from expensive insulation and public subsidies.

Free Trade Sank Europe’s Economy

Free Trade Sank Europe’s Economy

Economic theory promised that free trade would bring new levels of prosperity to Europe. That did not happen. The continent needs a Trump-style rethinking of its economic future.

July 5, 2025
Foreigners Made Up Two-Thirds of Pool Sex Assault Suspects in Germany in 2024

Foreigners Made Up Two-Thirds of Pool Sex Assault Suspects in Germany in 2024

New police data show Afghan and Syrian nationals topped the list of suspects in swimming pool sexual assaults last year.

July 4, 2025
U.S. Eyes Control of Disputed Corridor in South Caucasus

U.S. Eyes Control of Disputed Corridor in South Caucasus

Proposal could ease Armenia-Azerbaijan tensions—or worsen them.

July 4, 2025