Month: March 2026

Sarkozy Seeks to Clear His Name

Paris appeals court schedules appearance by disgraced ex-president, against a backdrop of alleged Libyan involvement in a previous French election.

French Soldier Killed in Drone Attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

French Soldier Killed in Drone Attack in Iraqi Kurdistan

President Macron condemned the drone assault as unacceptable, stressing that France’s military mission in Iraq remains strictly defensive.

March 13, 2026
Activists Brand Vienna’s Etiquette Campaign “Racist”

Activists Brand Vienna’s Etiquette Campaign “Racist”

The public transport operator in the Austrian capital is facing a firestorm of criticism—after an NGO claimed that asking passengers to be quiet and avoid strong-smelling food are acts of systemic racism.

March 13, 2026
War, Pacifism, and the Failure of German Political Leadership

War, Pacifism, and the Failure of German Political Leadership

Over decades, Germany’s political elites have systematically undermined the very values that might inspire citizens to feel a stake in their country’s defence.

March 13, 2026
Zelensky’s New Ally: When Bucharest Joins the Pressure on Hungary

Zelensky’s New Ally: When Bucharest Joins the Pressure on Hungary

A statement by the Romanian president reveals how Ukraine’s political pressure on Hungary is finding allies inside the European Union.

March 13, 2026
Albanian Parliament Blocks Arrest of Dismissed Deputy PM

Albanian Parliament Blocks Arrest of Dismissed Deputy PM

Sparking protests in the capital, the Kuvendi has voted to maintain the immunity of a key government ally, despite serious allegations of wrongdoing in public sector procurement.

March 13, 2026
EU Commissioner Marta Kos Faces Spy Allegations

EU Commissioner Marta Kos Faces Spy Allegations

Slovenian MEP Romana Tomc presented new documents alleging Kos collaborated with Yugoslav intelligence, demanding a Commission investigation.

March 13, 2026
Islamist Violence in the U.S.: Virginia Shooter Is ISIS Supporter, Michigan Synagogue Targeted

Islamist Violence in the U.S.: Virginia Shooter Is ISIS Supporter, Michigan Synagogue Targeted

As a driver rammed a vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan, the FBI confirmed the Virginia university shooter shouted “Allahu akbar” before carrying out the attack.

March 13, 2026
Armenia Signals Commitment to Brussels Accession

Armenia Signals Commitment to Brussels Accession

PM Pashinyan has officially requested accelerated EU integration, linking Armenia’s future prosperity to the continued stability of neighboring Georgia.

March 13, 2026
The UK’s Regime Is Not Anarcho-Tyranny; It’s Worse than That

The UK’s Regime Is Not Anarcho-Tyranny; It’s Worse than That

The more chaotic and corrupting and violent society becomes due to the government’s refusal to govern, the more justified the government deems itself in intensifying its totalitarian regulation of society.

March 13, 2026
Warsaw Council Implements Night-Time Alcohol Ban

Warsaw Council Implements Night-Time Alcohol Ban

The capital is set to join a growing list of Polish metropolitan areas implementing night-time liquor restrictions, a strategy that has potentially reduced the number of police interventions in Kraków.

March 12, 2026
Virginia University Shooting Leaves Two Injured, Gunman Dead

Virginia University Shooting Leaves Two Injured, Gunman Dead

Old Dominion University confirmed that the campus was secure and classes remained suspended for the day.

March 12, 2026
Spain Introduces HODIO To Monitor Social Media Content

Spain Introduces HODIO To Monitor Social Media Content

The state-run platform will measure so-called hate speech and polarization online, raising concerns about political control over public debate.

March 12, 2026