Month: January 2026

EU Fires Official Over Qatar Trips—But What About the Rest?

EU Fires Official Over Qatar Trips—But What About the Rest?

The dismissal has reopened questions about why ethics rules seem to bite hardest at lower levels of the EU system.

January 30, 2026
New Brussels Guidelines Suggest Granting Asylum to ISIS Affiliates in Sweden

New Brussels Guidelines Suggest Granting Asylum to ISIS Affiliates in Sweden

The EU Agency for Asylum also revised its guidance for Christians in Syria, noting that they would be considered at risk of persecution only in ‘exceptional’ cases.

January 30, 2026
U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions After Lawmakers Approve Sector Reforms

U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions After Lawmakers Approve Sector Reforms

Acting president Delcy Rodríguez welcomed new reforms, calling them a “historical leap” for Venezuela’s economy.

January 30, 2026
Trump: ‘Hopefully’ U.S. Will Not Use Military Power Against Iran

Trump: ‘Hopefully’ U.S. Will Not Use Military Power Against Iran

An Iranian military spokesman warned that U.S. aircraft carriers and Gulf bases are within missile range and said any strike would trigger an immediate response.

January 30, 2026
Carrying The Fire: Hungary’s Ongoing Fight Against Demographic Collapse

Carrying The Fire: Hungary’s Ongoing Fight Against Demographic Collapse

Family policy must go beyond traditional welfare measures, offering young people a predictable life trajectory and existential security to support their plans for having children.

January 30, 2026
Starmer Claims ‘Really Good Progress’ During Beijing Visit

Starmer Claims ‘Really Good Progress’ During Beijing Visit

Agreements with Chinese premier Li Qiang include 30-day visa-free entry for UK citizens and halving whisky export tariffs to 5%.

January 29, 2026
Qatargate: European Commission Finally Fires Senior Official Amid Long-Running Scandal

Qatargate: European Commission Finally Fires Senior Official Amid Long-Running Scandal

Finally! A high-level Eurocrat involved in Qatargate is on his way out.

January 29, 2026
It’s Official! EU Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a ‘Terrorist Organisation’

It’s Official! EU Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a ‘Terrorist Organisation’

The EU also imposed visa bans and asset freezes on 21 Iranian operatives and state entities, targeting top IRGC commanders and senior government figures.

January 29, 2026
Italian Left Brands Student Scrutiny of Leftist School Indoctrination as ‘Fascism’

Italian Left Brands Student Scrutiny of Leftist School Indoctrination as ‘Fascism’

The Left cheers student activism—except when it challenges their own classroom propaganda.

January 29, 2026
EasyJet Warns EU ‘Lunatic Idea’ Could Raise Fares and Delay Flights

EasyJet Warns EU ‘Lunatic Idea’ Could Raise Fares and Delay Flights

Legislation proposed in Brussels, could let travelers bring extra personal baggage—with unintended consequences.

January 29, 2026
Migration and Asylum: Time for Member States To Take Back Control

Migration and Asylum: Time for Member States To Take Back Control

After thirty years of failure, the only solution is for the EU to give back its competences to member states.

Trump Border Chief Vows to Continue Raids Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Trump Border Chief Vows to Continue Raids Amid Minneapolis Unrest

“President Trump wants this fixed. And I’m going to fix it,” the president’s border czar told reporters.

January 29, 2026