Month: April 2026

The Merz Affair and Germany’s War on Free Speech

The Merz Affair and Germany’s War on Free Speech

In a democracy, citizens must have the right to express their frustration with those who govern them.

April 24, 2026
Norway to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Norway to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Norwegian PM proposes forcing technology companies to implement effective age-verification systems and ensure compliance.

April 24, 2026
Youth Violence on the Rise in Belgium

Youth Violence on the Rise in Belgium

Experts point to social media influence, school dropout rates and drug networks as key factors driving young people to turn violent.

April 24, 2026
U.S. Officially Invites Putin to December’s Miami G20 Summit

U.S. Officially Invites Putin to December’s Miami G20 Summit

In a major foreign policy shift, the Trump administration has confirmed that Russian president Vladimir Putin will be asked to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami.

April 24, 2026
Study: ‘Risky Rising Investment in Nuclear Weapons Production’

Study: ‘Risky Rising Investment in Nuclear Weapons Production’

By September 2025, more than 300 financial institutions were backing companies linked to nuclear arms.

April 24, 2026
Israel-Lebanon Truce Extended Alongside Stalled U.S.-Iran Negotiations

Israel-Lebanon Truce Extended Alongside Stalled U.S.-Iran Negotiations

Iranian media reported explosions over Tehran, marking the first such incidents since the ceasefire took effect two weeks ago.

April 24, 2026
Failed Deportations in EU Hit Record Highs Amid Targeted Sabotage Efforts

Failed Deportations in EU Hit Record Highs Amid Targeted Sabotage Efforts

Nearly 1,600 deportations were aborted in 2025 due to active resistance, a trend that critics argue is being fueled by radical left-wing networks.

April 24, 2026
Migration, the ECHR, and Europe’s Crisis of Authority

Migration, the ECHR, and Europe’s Crisis of Authority

A people permitted to vote, but not truly to decide, will not indefinitely remain loyal to an order that denies the force of its own consent.

April 24, 2026
Cronyism and Patronage Thrive at the Top of Macron’s System

Cronyism and Patronage Thrive at the Top of Macron’s System

The French president, who is known for playing favourites, is treated with incredible leniency.

April 24, 2026
UK Church Faces Criminal Charges Over Street Preaching

UK Church Faces Criminal Charges Over Street Preaching

Essex church launches legal challenge after council order restricts preaching—including warnings about hell—raising concerns over free speech and religious liberty.

April 23, 2026
Montenegro Accession Gains Pace as Ukraine Reshapes EU Enlargement Agenda

Montenegro Accession Gains Pace as Ukraine Reshapes EU Enlargement Agenda

The pace of the Balkans country’s progress once again highlights the preferential treatment Brussels is giving Ukraine.

April 23, 2026
Hungary’s Euro Ambition Raises Spectre of Austerity and Slower Growth

Hungary’s Euro Ambition Raises Spectre of Austerity and Slower Growth

Analysts warn that compliance with euro zone entry rules could force spending cuts or tax rises at a time of already weak growth.

April 23, 2026