Month: September 2025

The Last Battle of European Social Democracy

Across the continent, social democracy is shrinking: in the European Council, Social Democrats now hold only three of 27 seats, already outnumbered by the Right.

Channel Migrants Seek Millions Over ‘Inhumane’ UK Detention

Channel Migrants Seek Millions Over ‘Inhumane’ UK Detention

Around 200 illegal migrants are demanding compensation for alleged mistreatment at the Manston holding centre, with lawyers invoking the ECHR.

September 10, 2025
Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

The Commission’s current course increasingly resembles a centralist, homogenizing project disconnected from reality.

September 10, 2025
Citizenship Scandal in Germany: Widespread Fraud by Applicants Revealed

Citizenship Scandal in Germany: Widespread Fraud by Applicants Revealed

Investigations by just one immigration office have found hundreds of forged language certificates and 1,000 other “suspicious” cases.

September 10, 2025
Posters and Leaflets in France To Deter Dangerous Small Boat Crossings

Posters and Leaflets in France To Deter Dangerous Small Boat Crossings

The materials, written in English and French, warn that such journeys are life-threatening and that those making it to England may be returned.

September 10, 2025
The New French Prime Minister: The Devil—or a Cuckold?

The New French Prime Minister: The Devil—or a Cuckold?

Instead of the expected break, President Macron chose to appoint one of his most loyal lieutenants.

September 10, 2025
Israel Condemns EU Threats of Sanctions Amid Gaza Crisis

Israel Condemns EU Threats of Sanctions Amid Gaza Crisis

FM Gideon Sa’ar said some of von der Leyen’s remarks “echo the false propaganda of Hamas.”

September 10, 2025
China Pushes Back on Trump’s Tariff Threat

China Pushes Back on Trump’s Tariff Threat

Beijing rejects U.S. proposal to raise tariffs on Russian oil buyers, calling it unfair pressure.

September 10, 2025
Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Russian Drones Breach Airspace

Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Russian Drones Breach Airspace

Russian drones entered Polish airspace during an overnight operation, prompting heightened security measures.

September 10, 2025
Most Amsterdam Women Avoid City Areas Over Safety Concerns

Most Amsterdam Women Avoid City Areas Over Safety Concerns

Over 85% of women in Amsterdam steer clear of certain places after dark, a survey shows, with parks, tunnels, and shopping streets topping the list.

September 10, 2025
Russian Drones in Polish Airspace Sparks EU/NATO Outrage

Russian Drones in Polish Airspace Sparks EU/NATO Outrage

“This is an act of aggression that has created a real threat to the safety of our citizens,” according to Poland’s armed forces.

September 10, 2025
Von der Leyen Plans To Freeze EU Payments to Israel, Pushes Trade Curbs

Von der Leyen Plans To Freeze EU Payments to Israel, Pushes Trade Curbs

The Commission chief said Brussels would act independently to bypass the need for majority approval, including possible sanctions against Israeli ministers and “violent West Bank settlers.”

September 10, 2025
Nuclear and Gas Can Be Called ‘Green,’ EU Court Rules

Nuclear and Gas Can Be Called ‘Green,’ EU Court Rules

The EU’s highest court said the European Commission acted within its powers when it included nuclear power and natural gas in its sustainable finance taxonomy.

September 10, 2025