Day: June 19, 2026

Europe’s Economic Double Whammy

A small increase in the ECB’s policy-setting rates reveals worries about a much bigger threat to the European economy—even to the euro zone itself.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron walks past European Council President António Costa prior to a round table meeting during the EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 19, 2026.

EUCO: Merz and Macron Lash Out at Costa over Russia Talks

The first night of the EU Council Summit descended into an explosive fight over who should represent the EU in diplomatic talks, setting Friday’s discussion about the next seven-year budget up for failure.

Labour candidate Andy Burnham makes a victory speech after he won the election for MP of Makerfield, in Wigan, northwest England on June 19, 2026.

Win for Labour, Headache for Starmer

The high-profile Makerfield by-election sees Andy Burnham return to parliament, setting up his run in a Labour leadership contest—which could, potentially crown him as PM.

UK: Disappointment for the Right in Makerfield By-Election

UK: Disappointment for the Right in Makerfield By-Election

Both Reform UK and Restore Britain underperformed expectations, leading to a potential Andy Burnham premiership—a prospect that should concern anyone on the Right.

June 19, 2026
AfD State Parliament Member Assaulted by Left-Wing Extremists Outside His Home

AfD State Parliament Member Assaulted by Left-Wing Extremists Outside His Home

In Germany, Antifa groups are targeting AfD politicians and anyone suspected of affiliation to the party by increasingly violent means.

June 19, 2026
Britain Is Giving Free Housing to Americans Who Claim Asylum

Britain Is Giving Free Housing to Americans Who Claim Asylum

Despite a 97% rejection rate, applicants from some of the world’s wealthiest nations remain eligible for accommodation and financial support at public expense.

June 19, 2026
German State Blacklists Inconvenient and Allegedly Extremist Press

German State Blacklists Inconvenient and Allegedly Extremist Press

Lower Saxony is splashing the cash—hoping its citizens steer clear of conservative and libertarian print publications—as part of a €33.4 million spend.

June 19, 2026
EUCO: Merz and Macron Lash Out at Costa over Russia Talks

EUCO: Merz and Macron Lash Out at Costa over Russia Talks

The first night of the EU Council Summit descended into an explosive fight over who should represent the EU in diplomatic talks, setting Friday’s discussion about the next seven-year budget up for failure.

June 19, 2026
Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine, Says Russian Nationalist

Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine, Says Russian Nationalist

In a Telegram message, Konstantin Malofeyev accused the Russian military of fighting “gentlemanly with half force.”

June 19, 2026
EU Cools Ukraine’s Fast-Track Accession Hopes

EU Cools Ukraine’s Fast-Track Accession Hopes

The message from the member states represents a political setback for Volodymyr Zelensky, who has spent months pressing for an accelerated accession process.

June 19, 2026
Win for Labour, Headache for Starmer

Win for Labour, Headache for Starmer

The high-profile Makerfield by-election sees Andy Burnham return to parliament, setting up his run in a Labour leadership contest—which could, potentially crown him as PM.

June 19, 2026
So ‘Sophie’ Was Right, After All

So ‘Sophie’ Was Right, After All

The plain old class prejudice levelled at these girls by the Left was hateful and all too predictable.

June 19, 2026