Category: NEWS

‘Safe Spaces:’ Wokery Recruitment at NHS

Critics note that the NHS, struggling enough with a lack of funding, critical staff shortages, and long waiting lists for patients, has bigger fish to fry.

Election Impasse: No Negotiation Between Sánchez and PP

In an almost comedic turn of fortune, a recount in Madrid—to the benefit of the conservative PP—could mean the socialists will require the single in-person vote of exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.

NATO Snubs Ukraine’s Fast-Track Membership Bid

NATO Snubs Ukraine’s Fast-Track Membership Bid

It appears as though no amount of Western well-wishing will speed up any such accession process.

March 2, 2023
After Protocol Deal, What’s Next for Rishi Sunak and Northern Ireland

After Protocol Deal, What’s Next for Rishi Sunak and Northern Ireland

There is much joy around the striking of an agreement, but how long will this last?

March 2, 2023
WSJ Reports Macron and Scholz Urged Zelensky to Start Peace Negotiations

WSJ Reports Macron and Scholz Urged Zelensky to Start Peace Negotiations

The French president explained that Volodymyr Zelensky had been “a great war leader” up to that point, but that he now had to complete his transformation into a true statesman, even at the cost of “difficult decisions.”

March 2, 2023
Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Poll: Our Homeland Is Leading Among Hungarian Youth

Even if the youth would like to see Fidesz go, they still want a conservative Hungary.

March 2, 2023
Flemish Nationalist N-VA Launches Proposal To Curb ‘Judicial Activism’

Flemish Nationalist N-VA Launches Proposal To Curb ‘Judicial Activism’

N-VA MP Sander Loones notes that rulings on migration and climate in particular are affected, “where sometimes judges rather than politicians determine policy.”

Excess Mortality Spikes 19% in EU As MEPs Question Potential Vaccine Link

Excess Mortality Spikes 19% in EU As MEPs Question Potential Vaccine Link

Germany recorded the highest excess mortality rate of 37%, with Romanian MEP Cristian Terhes saying that officials must be open-minded to the causes of the spike.

March 2, 2023
Senior EU Transport Official Took Junkets to Qatar

Senior EU Transport Official Took Junkets to Qatar

Freedom of information requests reveal that senior EU transport official Henrik Hololei enjoyed trips to Qatar while he and his office were negotiating a controversial open skies agreement with the Gulf state.

March 1, 2023
Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

Two Visions for Europe’s Energy Reforms Clash in Stockholm

The greener member states do not want to foot the bill for others’ fossil dependence as energy ministers met for “intense” debate organized by the Council’s Swedish presidency.

March 1, 2023
Deal Reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

Deal Reached on Northern Ireland Protocol

The agreement between the EU and UK governments will entail reduced border checks on British goods entering Northern Ireland.

March 1, 2023
Left Unity or Opportunity? All Eyes on Yolanda Díaz

Left Unity or Opportunity? All Eyes on Yolanda Díaz

Some say the political project of Spain’s labour minister is uniting the Left, yet she may actually be establishing her own movement.

March 1, 2023
Migrant Shipwreck on Italy’s Southern Coast

Migrant Shipwreck on Italy’s Southern Coast

Most of those who were rescued or made it to shore alive were adults. Two minors ages 12 and 16 also survived.

March 1, 2023
Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

“Now would be the right time to decide to abolish unanimity” voting in the Council, said the EPP chief, suggesting reforms toward deeper EU integration.

March 1, 2023