Category: NEWS

Brussels Doubles Down on Political Control

ADF International: “Attempts to limit free speech through initiatives like the Democracy Shield and the Digital Services Act will not protect democracy but destroy it.”

Social Democrats Claim Victory in Lithuanian Elections

Social Democrats Claim Victory in Lithuanian Elections

In a surprising upset, the education minister lost her seat to a conservative newcomer.

October 28, 2024
UK’s Labour Party Suspends MP After Brawl Video Emerges

UK’s Labour Party Suspends MP After Brawl Video Emerges

Tory leader hopeful Robert Jendrick quipped, “Labour’s promised to ‘smash the gangs’. Looks like they’re now smashing their constituents instead.”

October 28, 2024
Gambling on Life and Death: Euthanasia Back on French Agenda

Gambling on Life and Death: Euthanasia Back on French Agenda

Some ‘right-wing’ MPs say life is not a cause worth defending.

October 28, 2024
Israel Hits Iranian Targets in Response to Ongoing Missile Attacks

Israel Hits Iranian Targets in Response to Ongoing Missile Attacks

Tehran has not signalled that it will retaliate—yet.

October 28, 2024
Georgia: Government Criticises EU Wokeism Before Crucial Election

Georgia: Government Criticises EU Wokeism Before Crucial Election

Brussels has threatened to derail the country’s path to the EU if it doesn’t do as it is told.

October 25, 2024
Has Starmer’s Plan To Ban Cigarettes in Pub Beer Gardens Been Snuffed Out?

Has Starmer’s Plan To Ban Cigarettes in Pub Beer Gardens Been Snuffed Out?

British nanny state’s scheme appears to be at risk amid fears for jobs and industry.

October 25, 2024
Bulgaria Heads Into Seventh Election in Three-and-a-Half Years

Bulgaria Heads Into Seventh Election in Three-and-a-Half Years

“This is how democracy works: when you don’t have the majority to run the country, then we go into another election,” commentator says.

October 25, 2024
European Leaders Call Ukraine’s NATO Membership Demand Unrealistic

European Leaders Call Ukraine’s NATO Membership Demand Unrealistic

Olaf Scholz said “a country at war absolutely cannot become a member of NATO. Everyone knows that.”

October 25, 2024
Spain’s PM Faces Backlash Over Law Tightening Grip on Public Media

Spain’s PM Faces Backlash Over Law Tightening Grip on Public Media

Critics say Sánchez’ media overhaul threatens Spain’s democratic checks.

October 25, 2024
Migrant Smuggler Gangs Busted at Polish and Italian Borders

Migrant Smuggler Gangs Busted at Polish and Italian Borders

Illegal migrants were smuggled into the EU for payments ranging from €5,000 to €15,000 each.

October 25, 2024
Swedish Gender Equality: Girls Commit Crimes As Often As Boys

Swedish Gender Equality: Girls Commit Crimes As Often As Boys

While 15-year-old boys are more likely to be involved in violent crime, girls opt for theft—often from fellow students.

Italian Justice Minister Calls for Disciplinary Action Against Biased Immigration Judge

Italian Justice Minister Calls for Disciplinary Action Against Biased Immigration Judge

Deputy prosecutor Marco Patarnello called PM Meloni “dangerous” for acting not “for personal interests but according to her political vision.”

October 25, 2024