Month: December 2025

Theoretical Hallucinations

I have spent my career debating Marxists of all shades. One small dose of Hegel and history is usually enough to sober them up. In our Gothic world of theoretical hallucinations, there is not even a chance of genuine debate. One must either consent to the hallucination or else shut up.

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

Several member states oppose a plan for countries facing the most migration pressure to resettle at least 30,000 people a year starting in 2026.

December 6, 2025
Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

If it’s true that the ‘grown-ups are back in charge,’ then they’re the same kind we always seem to get: self-serving, corrupt, lying bar stewards.

December 6, 2025
“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“When you support forces that destroy democracy abroad, those forces ultimately influence democracy at home.”

December 6, 2025
Virtue and Defiance Can Stir Even the Darkest Ideologues

Virtue and Defiance Can Stir Even the Darkest Ideologues

The martyred young risked and ultimately accepted death to defend a culture that they believed was worth the sacrifice.

December 6, 2025
Mystery Drones Near Zelensky’s Aircraft During Dublin Visit

Mystery Drones Near Zelensky’s Aircraft During Dublin Visit

Several military-style UAVs were spotted by an Irish navy ship operating close to the flight path of Zelensky’s plane.

December 5, 2025
Washington Criticises EU Over €120m Fine for X

Washington Criticises EU Over €120m Fine for X

Marco Rubio described the European Commission’s penalty as “an attack on all American tech platforms.”

December 5, 2025
Austria: More Nurseries Dropping St. Nicholas Day Due to “Educational” Concerns

Austria: More Nurseries Dropping St. Nicholas Day Due to “Educational” Concerns

“Saint Nicholas, Saint Martin’s Day, and Christmas are an integral part of our culture and identity,” complained a provincial councillor.

December 5, 2025
Sweden Ends African Aid To Boost Ukraine Funds

Sweden Ends African Aid To Boost Ukraine Funds

The Stockholm government is halting African development payments in favour of increased support for Kyiv.

December 5, 2025
Will French Public Television Finally Be Held Accountable?

Will French Public Television Finally Be Held Accountable?

A parliamentary inquiry commission is targeting the public broadcasting service for its financial and ideological missteps.

December 5, 2025
The Anti-Israel Tantrum Threatening To Break Eurovision

The Anti-Israel Tantrum Threatening To Break Eurovision

Four nations have declared they will boycott next year’s song contest over the inclusion of the Jewish State. Good riddance.

December 5, 2025
Trump’s Plan To Rescue Europe In Its Struggle With China

Trump’s Plan To Rescue Europe In Its Struggle With China

The U.S. argues that Europe’s demographic and migratory crisis threatens the future of the Atlantic alliance.

December 5, 2025