David Boos is an organist, documentary filmmaker, and writer for The European Conservative and other publications.
Nepotism and Embezzlement at Germany’s Public Broadcasters

Nepotism and Embezzlement at Germany’s Public Broadcasters

Following weeks of revelations, the firing of Patricia Schlesinger, former director of the German regional broadcaster RBB, marks the peak of a scandalous story of alleged embezzlement, nepotism, and moral double standards.

August 24, 2022
Low Water Levels Threaten German Industry

Low Water Levels Threaten German Industry

With water levels nearing an all-time low, shipping on the River Rhine is already severely limited, leading to further disruptions of delivery chains. Experts fear this might contribute to a recession.

August 15, 2022
Pakistan: Arrests After Alleged Incitement of Mutiny on Live TV

Pakistan: Arrests After Alleged Incitement of Mutiny on Live TV

A close aide of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on charges of “seducing people to rebellion” after he called upon ordinary soldiers to disobey orders from their superiors during a TV program.

August 14, 2022
Jordan Peterson Receives Spengler Prize; Call for Papers

Jordan Peterson Receives Spengler Prize; Call for Papers

Spengler Society, Peterson “fights for holding on to the very own basic values of our civilization,” which makes his work “increasingly compatible and complementary to that of Spengler.”

August 14, 2022
High-Profile Protesters Arrested in Sri Lanka

High-Profile Protesters Arrested in Sri Lanka

The arrest of trade union leader Joseph Stalin led to large scale protests in Sri Lanka. UN special rapporteur on human rights, Mary Lawler, called the arrest “disturbing” and said Stalin “must be supported, not punished.”

August 13, 2022
German State Media Excludes AfD from Public Discourse

German State Media Excludes AfD from Public Discourse

A new study shows how drastic the suppression of conservative and right-wing opinions has become: since the last election, not a single AfD politician has been invited to a talk show on state TV.

August 11, 2022
Nord Stream 1 Turbine Still in Germany

Nord Stream 1 Turbine Still in Germany

With the missing gas turbine stuck with Siemens in Germany, Gazprom blames the delay for delivering only 20% of its capacity via Nord Stream 1. Meanwhile, Germany’s gas reservoirs are steadily filling up.

August 11, 2022
German Ex-Chancellor Schröder Pleads for Opening of Nord Stream 2

German Ex-Chancellor Schröder Pleads for Opening of Nord Stream 2

Russian state media celebrated Schröder’s statements while German legacy media was infuriated. Schröder now stands accused of spewing Kremlin propaganda.

August 8, 2022
Amnesty Report Claims Ukrainian Tactics Endanger Civilians

Amnesty Report Claims Ukrainian Tactics Endanger Civilians

A report by Amnesty claims Ukrainian military tactics “endanger civilian lives” by using hospitals and schools to set up bases in populated areas. Ukrainian officials say Amnesty distorted the real picture and failed to understand the situation on the ground.

August 8, 2022
Germany Announces October’s New COVID Rules

Germany Announces October’s New COVID Rules

Health Minister Lauterbach presented the latest version of the German Infection Protection Act which will keep mask mandates and vaccination statuses around until 2023.

August 8, 2022
Pakistan: Paying the Price for Our Indulgences

Pakistan: Paying the Price for Our Indulgences

With Pakistan close to economic collapse, fears of a situation similar to Sri Lanka are growing. But due to the ‘butterfly effect,’ European energy politics have contributed greatly to this chaos.

August 6, 2022
Former Head of Austrian FPÖ Strache Acquitted of Corruption Charges

Former Head of Austrian FPÖ Strache Acquitted of Corruption Charges

The former FPÖ chairman was acquitted of corruption charges against him as “the accusation of collusion was clearly refuted.” With seven down and five more cases to go, legal expenses have almost ruined Strache, despite several acquittals.

August 6, 2022