Month: June 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.

Finland’s Parliament Votes To Lift Country’s Total Ban on Nukes

Finland’s Parliament Votes To Lift Country’s Total Ban on Nukes

The stationing of nuclear arms in the Nordic country is a possibility after the opposing Social Democrats were outvoted.

June 17, 2026
Orbán Vows Continued Fight Against EU Migration Pact After Election Defeat

Orbán Vows Continued Fight Against EU Migration Pact After Election Defeat

The former prime minister said that sovereigntist parties are gaining strength across Europe and warned that Hungary’s new government is yielding to EU demands.

June 17, 2026
Banned Before Release: Germany Rejects Migrant Crime Movie

Banned Before Release: Germany Rejects Migrant Crime Movie

Director Uwe Boll says the decision to block his new film is linked to its portrayal of migrants as perpetrators of violent crimes.

June 17, 2026
Think Tank Slams Japan for Not Promoting EVs

Think Tank Slams Japan for Not Promoting EVs

The Japanese car industry has been slated for partially protecting its own interests, primarily by supporting hybrid cars—when only full electrification will start to satisfy ‘soft on China’ eco-zealots.

June 17, 2026
Defending Identity: Good Enough for the Corsicans, but Not for the French

Defending Identity: Good Enough for the Corsicans, but Not for the French

The government is preparing to protect Corsican traditions and identity. But what about French identity?

June 17, 2026
“Happy Holidays”: Polish Foreign Minister Mocks Poles Assaulted by German Police

“Happy Holidays”: Polish Foreign Minister Mocks Poles Assaulted by German Police

After German police clashed with activists commemorating Polish war victims in Berlin, critics accused Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski of blaming the injured rather than defending them.

June 17, 2026
French Activist May Go to Jail for Saying Immigration Is the Biggest Threat to French Women

French Activist May Go to Jail for Saying Immigration Is the Biggest Threat to French Women

Thaïs d’Escufon has faced systematic silencing attempts ever since she started speaking out against immigration.

June 17, 2026
“The age of Willkommenskultur is over”—EU Parliament Approves Landmark Deportation Law

“The age of Willkommenskultur is over”—EU Parliament Approves Landmark Deportation Law

“For years, Brussels has done more to protect illegal migrants from removal than to protect Europeans from the consequences of illegal migration. This text finally marks a change of direction,” Patriots MEP and former Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri said.

June 17, 2026
German Publisher Faces Losing Award After Backlash Over AfD Links

German Publisher Faces Losing Award After Backlash Over AfD Links

A Bavarian council is weighing whether political views should outweigh a lifetime of cultural achievement after activists demanded the honour be withdrawn.

June 17, 2026
Sweden Narrowly Avoids Blackout After Two Power Failures

Sweden Narrowly Avoids Blackout After Two Power Failures

The incident has once again highlighted the challenges facing European power grids as the share of wind and solar generation continues to grow.

June 17, 2026
First Iranian Tankers Exit U.S. Blockade

First Iranian Tankers Exit U.S. Blockade

Oil prices tumble as Gulf shipping resumes after months of conflict.

June 17, 2026
Report Claims Grooming Gangs Operated in 149 Areas Across Britain

Report Claims Grooming Gangs Operated in 149 Areas Across Britain

The privately funded report alleges that political sensitivities, institutional failures, and missed investigations allowed abuse networks to operate across much of the UK.

June 17, 2026