Robert Semonsen is a political journalist . His work has been featured in various English-language news outlets in Europe and the Americas. He has an educational background in biological and medical science. His Twitter handle is @Robert_Semonsen.
Belgium Expels Country’s Most Influential Radical Islamist Cleric

Belgium Expels Country’s Most Influential Radical Islamist Cleric

In addition to being suspected of carrying out espionage work for the Moroccan government, one of the deciding factors that resulted in Toujagini’s residence permit being revoked was a recently resurfaced video that shows him delivering a fiery speech in front of a large contingent of faithful Muslims. 

January 18, 2022
Germany: Leftist Interior Minister Threatens to Ban Telegram

Germany: Leftist Interior Minister Threatens to Ban Telegram

If it decides to shut down Telegram, Germany will join countries like China, Iran, Pakistan, Belarus, and Cuba who’ve also banned the application in the past.

January 17, 2022
“We Failed”: Leading Danish Newspaper Apologizes for Inadequate COVID Coverage

“We Failed”: Leading Danish Newspaper Apologizes for Inadequate COVID Coverage

In an editorial piece titled “We Failed,” Ekstra Bladet, a traditionally center-left Danish tabloid newspaper, confessed that the publication—along with the wider mainstream liberal press—hadn’t been “vigilant enough” in questioning narratives put forward by government authorities.

January 16, 2022
An Enduring Friendship: Trump Backs Orbán

An Enduring Friendship: Trump Backs Orbán

In a statement published on the website of the former U.S. president’s Save America super PAC, Donald Trump wrote: “Viktor Orbán of Hungary truly loves his Country and wants safety for his people.”

January 4, 2022
Denmark’s Left-Wing Government to Rent Prison Cells from Kosovo to Ease Crowding

Denmark’s Left-Wing Government to Rent Prison Cells from Kosovo to Ease Crowding

The agreement between Denmark and Kosovo will allow hundreds of criminal migrants with deportation orders to carry out their sentences in Kosovo instead of Denmark.

December 28, 2021
92% of Thefts and 62% of Sexual Assaults in Paris Regional Transport Committed by Foreign Nationals

92% of Thefts and 62% of Sexual Assaults in Paris Regional Transport Committed by Foreign Nationals

Figures from a government report have shown that foreign nationals were responsible for 92% of thefts and nearly two-thirds of all sexual assaults carried out on the Paris regional public transportation system in 2020.

December 27, 2021
Austria: Asylum Claims up 144% Year over Year

Austria: Asylum Claims up 144% Year over Year

This year, Austria’s embattled government, presently led by Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP), recorded a total of 28,288 asylum application submissions from January to the end of October, well over twice (144%) the number recorded during the same period last year.

December 23, 2021
Italy: Birth Rate Fell to Apocalyptically Low Levels in 2020 

Italy: Birth Rate Fell to Apocalyptically Low Levels in 2020 

The Italian birthrate, which has been well below replacement levels for over four decades, fell to a record low of 1.16 births per woman in 2020 as would-be parents grappled with socially oppressive and economically ruinous COVID-19 lockdowns.

December 23, 2021
German Health Minister’s Party Congress Sponsored by Pfizer 

German Health Minister’s Party Congress Sponsored by Pfizer 

Widely ignored by the establishment press, the annual Party Congress of Germany’s Social Democratic Party—which is the Federal Health Minister’s party—has been funded by Pfizer, which is projected to rake in €32 billion this year through sales of its COVID-19 vaccine.

December 21, 2021
Germany May Join Iran, China, and Pakistan in Banning Telegram 

Germany May Join Iran, China, and Pakistan in Banning Telegram 

“What is spread on Telegram is disgusting, indecent, and criminal,” Federal Justice Minister Buschmann said. “My wish is that we do not take a special German path, but rather create a common European legal framework that enables us to take action against hatred and agitation on the Internet.”

December 21, 2021
Denmark: Former Minister Sentenced to Prison For Separating Underage Migrant Brides from Husbands

Denmark: Former Minister Sentenced to Prison For Separating Underage Migrant Brides from Husbands

Ms. Støjberg’s case isn’t one-of-a-kind. Other prominent European ministers who’ve taken uncompromising positions against mass immigration have faced similar charges for protecting their country’s territorial integrity.

December 17, 2021
Cardinal Says EU’s Discrimination of Christians Plays Into the Hands of Populists

Cardinal Says EU’s Discrimination of Christians Plays Into the Hands of Populists

Discriminating against Christians and banishing religion from the public sphere isn’t “a politically advantageous move since this attitude can push Catholics towards populist parties,” warns the Archbishop of Luxembourg.

December 17, 2021