Month: March 2026

The German Elite’s Anti-Americanism

Much of the sense of European superiority towards America has long rested on an elitist belief that America is dominated by the wrong kind of voters.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a newly-signed proclamation at the "Shield of the Americas" Summit at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, March 7, 2026.

Trump: Cuba Is “In Its Final Days”

Speaking at the “Shield of the Americas” summit in Miami, the U.S. president said Havana is ready to negotiate with his administration.

Germany Refuses National Flag at Paralympics Opening Over Russia

Germany Refuses National Flag at Paralympics Opening Over Russia

German athletes will skip the parade of nations in Verona after the IPC allowed Russian and Belarusian competitors to return under their own flags.

March 4, 2026
UK to Tighten Visa Rules to Curb Rising Asylum Claims

UK to Tighten Visa Rules to Curb Rising Asylum Claims

Britain’s Home Office reported that the number of asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan “rocketed” by more than 470% between 2021 and 2025.

March 4, 2026
Fear of the Domestic Mujahideen Is Suffocating Britain’s Foreign Policy

Fear of the Domestic Mujahideen Is Suffocating Britain’s Foreign Policy

If hostile states believe Britain can be deterred by the threat of domestic unrest, they will exploit that perception, utilising communities which have failed to fully integrate into British society.

March 4, 2026
Nuclear Deterrence: European Partners Ready To Follow Macron—Within Limits

Nuclear Deterrence: European Partners Ready To Follow Macron—Within Limits

For European partners, the French offer is attractive, but NATO and American protection remain the ultimate standard. 

March 3, 2026
German magazine: Friedrich Merz has much to learn from Viktor Orbán

German magazine: Friedrich Merz has much to learn from Viktor Orbán

The author examines what lies behind the Hungarian prime minister’s political success.

March 3, 2026
EU Experts Begin Work on Potential Social Media Age Restrictions

EU Experts Begin Work on Potential Social Media Age Restrictions

Several member states, including France, Denmark, Greece and Spain, have been pushing for coordinated action at EU level.

March 3, 2026
Polish Court Upholds Jail Terms in Abortion Case

Polish Court Upholds Jail Terms in Abortion Case

Appeals judges confirm medical negligence led to the death of a pregnant woman, rejecting claims that Poland’s pro-life law was to blame.

March 3, 2026
Primary School Locked Down After Birmingham Stabbing

Primary School Locked Down After Birmingham Stabbing

Armed officers and an air ambulance were deployed after a daytime attack in Alum Rock left victims seriously injured.

March 3, 2026
German Federal Prosecutor: 96% of  Cases Linked to Islamist or Foreign Extremism

German Federal Prosecutor: 96% of  Cases Linked to Islamist or Foreign Extremism

AfD MP warns that Germany’s irresponsible liberal migration policies have contributed to a surge in the number of extremists under investigation.

March 3, 2026
Britons Won’t Be Safe “Until We Leave the ECHR”

Britons Won’t Be Safe “Until We Leave the ECHR”

Reform says that remaining in the Strasbourg-based convention makes a “mockery of sovereignty.”

March 3, 2026
Brussels Considers Banning Conversion Therapies

Brussels Considers Banning Conversion Therapies

The initiative has sparked concern among those who believe open dialogue and psychological support are important to explore complex emotions safely.

March 3, 2026
ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

Christine Lagarde is probably the first major European policymaker to speak openly about why the EU is falling behind globally. But her plan for fixing the problem falls way short.

March 3, 2026