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.
Austrian People’s Party Calls for Using DNA Testing To Curb Family Reunification Fraud

Austrian People’s Party Calls for Using DNA Testing To Curb Family Reunification Fraud

The right-wing Freedom Party, which leads the chancellor’s ÖVP by 9%, wants to ban family reunifications entirely.

May 7, 2024
Escalation: Russia Orders Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills & Threatens To Strike UK

Escalation: Russia Orders Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills & Threatens To Strike UK

Moscow responds to statements from French and British leaders, calling them “a completely new round of escalating tensions.”

May 6, 2024
Former ‘Linke’ Leader: The Left has Abandoned Low-Income Germans

Former ‘Linke’ Leader: The Left has Abandoned Low-Income Germans

In an interview, Sahra Wagenknecht called Chancellor Scholz’s optimistic assessment of the German economy “so unworldly, it’s so beyond reality.”

May 6, 2024
Denmark “Turbocharging” Rearmament With New Defense Plan

Denmark “Turbocharging” Rearmament With New Defense Plan

Parties across the political spectrum agreed to do more to meet NATO commitments amid growing tensions with Russia.

May 2, 2024
German Intel Stayed Silent on Espionage Suspicions Against MEP’s Aide

German Intel Stayed Silent on Espionage Suspicions Against MEP’s Aide

The timing of the arrest and release of information right before the EU elections was “not a coincidence,” MEP Maximilian Krah said.

May 1, 2024
Germany: UAE Ambassador Calls Pro-Caliphate Demonstration “Unacceptable”

Germany: UAE Ambassador Calls Pro-Caliphate Demonstration “Unacceptable”

The statement comes seven years after the Gulf state’s foreign minister warned of an impending rise in Islamic radicalism, extremism, and terrorism in Europe.

April 30, 2024
Germany: SPD and CDU Officials Arrested for Illegal Residency Permits Scam

Germany: SPD and CDU Officials Arrested for Illegal Residency Permits Scam

Officials from the two main parties are accused of taking bribes from a smuggling network.

April 29, 2024
“My Europe Builds Walls”: Sweden Dems Unveil EP Election Campaign Message

“My Europe Builds Walls”: Sweden Dems Unveil EP Election Campaign Message

The campaign slogan is a counterpoint to Sweden’s socialist former PM, who said: “My Europe takes in refugees. My Europe doesn’t build walls.”

April 26, 2024
Germany: AfD Most Popular Party Among Under 30s

Germany: AfD Most Popular Party Among Under 30s

The AfD has clearly succeeded in presenting itself as a problem-solver for the youth’s current concerns, study author said.

April 25, 2024
Dutch Taxpayers To Pay €30 Million To Asylum Seekers for Slow Processing Times

Dutch Taxpayers To Pay €30 Million To Asylum Seekers for Slow Processing Times

Outgoing official says immigration service is overwhelmed.

April 23, 2024
Media Silent on Islamist Motive Behind Attack on Christian Bishop

Media Silent on Islamist Motive Behind Attack on Christian Bishop

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, mandated Meta and X to take down all attack videos within 24 hours or face substantial fines.

April 20, 2024
Foreigners Committed 77% of Solved Rape Cases in Paris in 2023

Foreigners Committed 77% of Solved Rape Cases in Paris in 2023

Police union chief concerned for safety of visitors to Summer Olympics

April 19, 2024