Day: December 11, 2025

Europe’s War on Democracy

The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt for voters.

Israel Rejects Hamas Offer of Weapons “Freeze,” Demanding Full Disarmament

Israel Rejects Hamas Offer of Weapons “Freeze,” Demanding Full Disarmament

“The idea of total disarmament is unacceptable,” a surviving top Hamas leader told Al Jazeera.

December 11, 2025
Europe’s War on Democracy

Europe’s War on Democracy

The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt for voters.

December 11, 2025
Brussels Sex Offender Processing Now Set Up to Fail

Brussels Sex Offender Processing Now Set Up to Fail

Federal underfunding of a support centre leaves psychologists overwhelmed—reports on offenders are now taking months to complete and potentially affecting court decisions.

December 11, 2025
Trump’s Strategy To Reduce Brussels Influence: “Pulling Away” Close Allies from the EU

Trump’s Strategy To Reduce Brussels Influence: “Pulling Away” Close Allies from the EU

The leak comes as Warsaw and Washington intensify contacts on the future of their strategic cooperation.

December 11, 2025
Merz: Trump ‘Received Proposal on Ukraine Territorial Concessions’

Merz: Trump ‘Received Proposal on Ukraine Territorial Concessions’

The German Chancellor warned that forcing Ukraine into a peace its people cannot accept would be a grave mistake.

December 11, 2025
Trump Weighs Terror Label for UNRWA Over Hamas Ties

Trump Weighs Terror Label for UNRWA Over Hamas Ties

The agency’s critics say years of mismanagement opened the door to extremist influence.

December 11, 2025
English Municipal ‘Grinches’ Order Removal of Christmas Decorations

English Municipal ‘Grinches’ Order Removal of Christmas Decorations

Portsmouth City Council punishes residents preparing for Christmas—by policing festive wreaths.

December 11, 2025
EU To Punish Belgium for Following Its Own Path on Ukraine Funding?

EU To Punish Belgium for Following Its Own Path on Ukraine Funding?

Brussels has been criticised for apparently issuing an “unprecedented threat” to an EU founding member.

December 11, 2025
Bulgarian Government Resigns After Nationwide Anti-Corruption Protests

Bulgarian Government Resigns After Nationwide Anti-Corruption Protests

Citing “the will of the people,” Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his cabinet’s resignation, saying that the wave of civic energy should be “supported and encouraged.”

December 11, 2025
German City Obliges Asylum Seekers to Work

German City Obliges Asylum Seekers to Work

Salzgitter is introducing mandatory community service for asylum seekers, aiming to boost integration and reduce the financial burden on the city.

December 11, 2025
Fight for Eurogroup Top Job Collides With Battle Over Russia’s Frozen Billions

Fight for Eurogroup Top Job Collides With Battle Over Russia’s Frozen Billions

EU finance ministers weigh rival bids from Greece and Belgium as concerns grow over the risks of tapping Russian assets for Ukraine.

December 11, 2025
Ukraine Submits Response to U.S. Peace Proposal

Ukraine Submits Response to U.S. Peace Proposal

Kyiv coordinated with European allies before sending its reply, even as Russia launched record drone strikes that disrupted Moscow airports and Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

December 11, 2025