Category: NEWS

EU’s AI Act Slammed As Innovation Killer

EU’s AI Act Slammed As Innovation Killer

The EU opts for regulation, not innovation, to plug holes in its industrial strategy.

December 14, 2023
Bundestag President: AfD’s Popularity a ‘Democracy Problem’

Bundestag President: AfD’s Popularity a ‘Democracy Problem’

Bas worries more about ‘populists’ being a threat to democracy than the establishment parties trying to outlaw a party with wide public support.

December 14, 2023
Poland: Donald Tusk Sworn in By Political Foe Duda

Poland: Donald Tusk Sworn in By Political Foe Duda

The new Polish prime minister has called for “full mobilisation” of Western forces in support of Ukraine.

December 14, 2023
‘Californian Values’ Stigmatising Families in the West

‘Californian Values’ Stigmatising Families in the West

Plight of families in the modern world explored at MCC Brussels event

December 14, 2023
USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its policy-making federal funds rate unchanged for now.

December 13, 2023
Dutch Coalition: No Alternative to Stable Rightist Cabinet

Dutch Coalition: No Alternative to Stable Rightist Cabinet

Recent polls suggest solid unity among potential coalition partners on a hard line on migration.

December 13, 2023
Brussels Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Foreign Influence Law

Brussels Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Foreign Influence Law

Critics point out that the EU’s proposal is very similar to a Hungarian law which it condemned.

December 13, 2023
Austria: Von der Leyen Acted Unilaterally on Ukraine Accession

Austria: Von der Leyen Acted Unilaterally on Ukraine Accession

The Austrian chancellor says he is open to Ukraine accession, but not to fast-tracking the process.

December 13, 2023
EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

EU and Hungary: Who’s Blackmailing Who?

The EU is about to make a terrible mistake that must be stopped, PM Orbán said.

December 13, 2023
Tory ‘Rebels’ Bottle It on Rwanda Bill

Tory ‘Rebels’ Bottle It on Rwanda Bill

After weeks of criticism and even a resignation over the legislation, zero Tories found it in themselves to vote against it.

December 13, 2023
Portugal Election: Chega Challenges Establishment Parties 

Portugal Election: Chega Challenges Establishment Parties 

Change is in the air as national populists Chega go from strength to strength following a grift scandal that brought down the ruling socialists.

December 13, 2023
Spanish Parliament Opens Debate on Amnesty Law

Spanish Parliament Opens Debate on Amnesty Law

Deputies wrestle with controversial law endangering democracy.

December 13, 2023