Day: January 12, 2026

France: Two Elections Instead of One?

Should a no-confidence motion succeed, a new election is a more likely outcome than the appointment of yet another government of losers.

French MPs Block Proposed Insurance Levy to Fund Migrant Riot Damage

French MPs Block Proposed Insurance Levy to Fund Migrant Riot Damage

A proposed surcharge to cover the cost of rioting has been blocked in a French parliamentary committee.

January 12, 2026
Iranian Diplomats Barred From European Parliament

Iranian Diplomats Barred From European Parliament

The Tehran foreign ministry summoned European diplomats on Monday to object to their support for the anti-regime protests.

January 12, 2026
Thought Woke Was Dead? Brussels Says It’s a Top Political Priority for 2026

Thought Woke Was Dead? Brussels Says It’s a Top Political Priority for 2026

Brussels doubles down on gender, diversity, and decarbonisation while Europe’s strategic and social problems are pushed aside.

January 12, 2026
Sweden Allocates €374 Million For Military Drone Systems

Sweden Allocates €374 Million For Military Drone Systems

The drone investment follows a series of recent defence spending decisions.

January 12, 2026
Under Pressure from Trump, Caracas Claims It Freed 116 Political Prisoners

Under Pressure from Trump, Caracas Claims It Freed 116 Political Prisoners

Hundreds are still behind bars in Venezuela, reportedly—with estimates of up to 1,200 political prisoners still detained nationwide.

January 12, 2026
France: Two Elections Instead of One?

France: Two Elections Instead of One?

Should a no-confidence motion succeed, a new election is a more likely outcome than the appointment of yet another government of losers.

January 12, 2026
Report: EU Funds Flowing to Hungarian Media Linked to Soros Network

Report: EU Funds Flowing to Hungarian Media Linked to Soros Network

Brussels is backing the Hungarian Digital Media Observatory with €1.3 million, presenting it as an “anti-disinformation” initiative running through to 2028.

January 12, 2026
Brussels Using “Dirty Trick” to Keep Britain Bound to the EU

Brussels Using “Dirty Trick” to Keep Britain Bound to the EU

Starmer could turn the deal down, but his own track record is unlikely to fill Brexiteers with hope.

January 12, 2026
EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

Brussels says conditions are not yet ripe for negotiations with Russia—despite calls from France and Italy to reopen high-level dialogue.

January 12, 2026
Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

A Swiss court has ordered the preventive detention of the co-owner of the venue that went up in flames, killing 40 people.

January 12, 2026
Finally! Germany Tightens Measures Against Left-Wing Extremists After Berlin Attack

Finally! Germany Tightens Measures Against Left-Wing Extremists After Berlin Attack

Germany is boosting intelligence staff and expanding digital powers to track far-left extremist networks—and, in theory, to strengthen public safety.

January 12, 2026
Polish Ex-Minister Ziobro Granted Political Asylum in Hungary

Polish Ex-Minister Ziobro Granted Political Asylum in Hungary

Budapest says “democracy and the rule of law are in crisis in Poland.”

January 12, 2026