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.

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Sturgeon described her decision as a longtime coming and not a reaction to recent events. She said her continued leadership would jeopardise prospects for Scottish independence.

February 15, 2023
Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

The Moldovan president claims the apparent end goal of the plan was to put Moldova “at the disposal of Russia” in its war effort against Ukraine.

February 15, 2023
Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green MEP Jutta Paulus has denied pasting the document on methane emissions regulations into the draft legal text, as MEPs look to tighten rules on lobbyists in the Parliament.

February 15, 2023
EU Parliament Named Among the “World’s Most Corrupt Organizations”

EU Parliament Named Among the “World’s Most Corrupt Organizations”

“The credibility of the European Parliament is practically zero,” Szijjártó declared, adding that “the latest corruption issues have clearly shown that we are speaking about one of the world’s most corrupt organizations.”

February 15, 2023
New York Times Suing for von der Leyen’s Pfizer Texts

New York Times Suing for von der Leyen’s Pfizer Texts

No more details have been made available to the public yet, but Politico reports that sources close to the case confirmed the reason for the suit.

February 15, 2023
Right-Wing Coalition Wins Local Elections in Italy

Right-Wing Coalition Wins Local Elections in Italy

Thanks to this result, the right-wing coalition led by Meloni is now in charge of 15 of the 20 regions that make up the Italian Republic.

February 15, 2023
<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

For Samantha Power, the word “democratic” is a synonym for “anti-Orbán,” The American Conservative says, commenting on USAID’s relaunch in Central Europe.

February 15, 2023
MPs “Threatened” Church of England Over Gay Marriage

MPs “Threatened” Church of England Over Gay Marriage

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was told “parliamentary action” could be used to “force same-sex marriage on us.”

February 15, 2023
Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany received 244,000 asylum applicants in 2022, with officials now looking at plans to incentivise legal migration through schemes and transfer more of the burden to North Africa.

February 14, 2023
Former Foreign Minister Becomes New President of Cyprus

Former Foreign Minister Becomes New President of Cyprus

An independent of a conservative bent, Nikos Christodoulides had the backing not only of the outgoing president but that of centrist and right-of-center parties as well.

February 14, 2023
CDU Takes Berlin in Rerun Elections

CDU Takes Berlin in Rerun Elections

While the Right failed to take the majority, the swing of Berlin’s vote raises questions about Germany’s future direction.

February 14, 2023
Silvio Berlusconi: Zelensky To Blame For War in Ukraine

Silvio Berlusconi: Zelensky To Blame For War in Ukraine

It remains uncertain how Berlusconi’s controversial statements will affect the unity of Italy’s center-right governing coalition.

February 14, 2023