Category: BRUSSELS

The President of Decarbonistan

Emmanuel Macron’s energy policy will accelerate the organized destruction of EU competitiveness that is already underway.

EU Moves to Further Institutionalize Ideological Blackmail

EU Moves to Further Institutionalize Ideological Blackmail

A German initiative would enshrine rule-of-law conditionality in all EU budget payments—while preventing sovereigntist governments from protecting states punished for non-compliance.

April 30, 2024
EU Pseudo-Democracy on Display at the Commission Lead Candidates’ Debate

EU Pseudo-Democracy on Display at the Commission Lead Candidates’ Debate

Identity and Democracy’s candidate called the EU establishment a ‘swamp’ and said he’d fire 10,000 Eurocrats, beginning with the Commission president herself.

April 30, 2024
“We Will Put Independence on the Agenda”: An Interview with <strong>Tom Van Grieken</strong>

“We Will Put Independence on the Agenda”: An Interview with <strong>Tom Van Grieken</strong>

“When did our continent face its most terrible times? When certain actors tried to force Europe into one structure. It was Napoleon’s goal, it was Hitler’s goal, now it’s the EU’s goal.”

April 30, 2024
Italy: Meloni Announces EP Candidature to Boost Her Party’s Popularity

Italy: Meloni Announces EP Candidature to Boost Her Party’s Popularity

European right-wing forces are expected to make gains at the European elections.

April 29, 2024
Macron’s ‘New European Paradigm’ is the Same Old Technocratic Rhetoric

Macron’s ‘New European Paradigm’ is the Same Old Technocratic Rhetoric

It’s always about ‘moving forward,’ but the French president’s destination is as vague and soulless as ever.

April 27, 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
Right-Wing MEP Censored in EU Parliament for Criticizing Green Policies

Right-Wing MEP Censored in EU Parliament for Criticizing Green Policies

“We don’t do that here,” the plenary’s liberal chair reprimanded Jorge Buxadé.

April 26, 2024
Leaked Document Highlights Hypocritical EU Approach to Banning Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Leaked Document Highlights Hypocritical EU Approach to Banning Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

A Swedish MEP’s microphone was cut during debate after exposing legal flaws in Brussels’ position.

April 25, 2024
Despite Spy Scandal, Krah to Stay at Top of AfD List—For Now

Despite Spy Scandal, Krah to Stay at Top of AfD List—For Now

Sources close to the AfD say scandal will be used to neuter Krah, who is viewed as a political liability. 

April 25, 2024
Russia-ChinaGate: The EU Left’s Strategy to Discredit the Right

Russia-ChinaGate: The EU Left’s Strategy to Discredit the Right

Brussels elites are conflating a police investigation into a suspected Chinese spy with evidence-free allegations about conservative MEPs taking Russian money—just weeks before the European elections.

April 25, 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
European Parliament “Protecting” von der Leyen in Pfizergate Scandal

European Parliament “Protecting” von der Leyen in Pfizergate Scandal

“It’s an outrage to kill someone’s microphone just because you don’t like what you’re hearing,” MEP Christine Anderson said after parliamentary president Roberta Metsola prevented her from speaking.

April 25, 2024