Category: NEWS

3/4 of Austrians Are Dissatisfied With ÖVP-Green Government 

The Gallup Institute’s survey’s results are not particularly surprising in light of the massive numbers of voters who previously voted for establishment parties, but who have now thrown their support behind the FPÖ, seeing in them a party that offers an alternative vision for the country.

CDU leader, now German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in May 2022

German CDU Shifts Right; Merz Backs Proposal To Abolish Current Asylum Regime

Deputy chairman of CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag Thorsten Frei criticized the current asylum system for not only punishing the physically weaker would-be asylum seekers but also those living in societies that are forced to live with the consequences of receiving massive numbers of young men from alien cultures.

Belgium’s Coalition Government Trips Over Tax Reform

In a not-too-subtle dig at the MR party, the sole holdout among all seven coalition partners, Belgium’s Finance Minister said that “today we must conclude that not everyone is able to leave their trench and to show the courage to make decisions in the interest of all.”

Women Archaeologists Harassed in Saint-Denis

The French press has covered this affair but hasn’t dared to tackle head-on the question of the origin of the people making the threats and insults. Why are these kinds of attacks happening in Saint-Denis?

Sweet Irony: Nanny Taxes for Your Health

New guidance by the WHO advises Aspartame should not be used for weight loss, and warns that it may lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and early death in adults—criticisms usually associated with sugar.

France: A Half-Hearted Ministerial Reshuffle

Destabilised by the sequence of riots following the death of young Nahel shot by a policeman, Emmanuel Macron was very reluctant to carry out this reshuffle, which in the end turned out to be fairly marginal.

Biden Meets Leaders of the Bucharest Nine To Discuss “Next Steps”

Biden Meets Leaders of the Bucharest Nine To Discuss “Next Steps”

The B9 looks forward to “increased U.S. military presence” in the region, said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the group’s special summit.

February 23, 2023
“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

Badenoch warned that the scheme would negatively affect global supply chains and confirmed that the UK would cooperate with the EU to frame a response to the Biden administration’s green subsidy plan.

February 23, 2023
UN Security Council Briefed on Progress of Nord Stream Investigation

UN Security Council Briefed on Progress of Nord Stream Investigation

The current inquiry revealed the damage was done by “powerful explosions due to sabotage,” but no perpetrators have been identified so far.

February 23, 2023
Free Speech or NATO? Swedish Police Ban Quran Burnings

Free Speech or NATO? Swedish Police Ban Quran Burnings

A Swedish police decision to ban Quran burnings is unlikely to stand legally, exposing contradictions between Turkish demands and Sweden’s rule of law.

February 23, 2023
The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The viability of electric vehicles has been challenged since the outbreak of war in Ukraine and a tripling of wholesale electricity prices in Germany.

February 22, 2023
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

Iranian officials responded to the fifth round of EU sanctions with reciprocal sanctions and a declaration that the European restrictions had no basis in international law.

February 22, 2023
“Old, Rich, Opinionated”—And Dangerous: Indian FM Slams George Soros

“Old, Rich, Opinionated”—And Dangerous: Indian FM Slams George Soros

The 92-year-old billionaire, a known backer of leftist and open-border causes, had accused Indian Prime Minister Modi of holding non-democratic views.

February 22, 2023
Following Coup Warning, Anti-Government Protests Rock Moldova

Following Coup Warning, Anti-Government Protests Rock Moldova

Less than a week after the Moldovan president claimed to reveal a Russian coup plot, are the warnings being realised?

February 22, 2023
Sanctions Enforcement HQ Proposed in Brussels

Sanctions Enforcement HQ Proposed in Brussels

Sanctions are a “fundamental part of the EU’s geopolitical toolbox,” Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said.

February 22, 2023
Citizens Request Treaty Change for Abortion

Citizens Request Treaty Change for Abortion

The initiative is another example of attempts by abortion advocates to evade democracy.

February 22, 2023
Iranian-Israeli Shadow War Continues As IDF Strikes Damascus Neighbourhood

Iranian-Israeli Shadow War Continues As IDF Strikes Damascus Neighbourhood

The airstrikes represent a new round in an undeclared shadow war between Israel and Iran.

February 22, 2023
Putin Pulls Back From Nuclear Treaty, NATO Allies Concerned

Putin Pulls Back From Nuclear Treaty, NATO Allies Concerned

Russia’s decision demolishes the post-Cold War infrastructure essential to limiting nuclear arms.

February 22, 2023