Category: NEWS

“Our Europe, Ourselves”: Designs for the New Euro Banknotes

One of the design ideas focuses on cultural heritage. The rest either pander to our individualistic and inflated sense of self-importance through vaguely defined European ‘values’ or pick comfortably neutral topics, such as landscapes or animals.

Biden in Helsinki: NATO Was “Never Stronger”

During his press conference, an emboldened Biden (who just one week ago admitted that Kyiv was running out of ammunition) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “already lost the war.”

Austria: Increasingly Unpopular PM Claims ÖVP-FPÖ Coalition off the Table

Nehammer’s words come as the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is by far the most popular party in Austria, nearly double digits ahead of the establishment ÖVP, which has seen its support plummet due to its draconian COVID-19 vaccine policy and support for war sanctions that have had disastrous effects on the economy.

France: Nearly All Crimes and Misdemeanors Increased in 2022

France: Nearly All Crimes and Misdemeanors Increased in 2022

Increases in acts of delinquency were observed “in almost all regions or departments,” the report states.

February 3, 2023
India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

In Mumbai, thousands rally in anger against Muslims.

February 2, 2023
France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

Plans to reform the deportation process and open the pathway of regularisation to illegal immigration are likely to be opposed by the French Right and Left.

February 2, 2023
Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Two more left-wing MEPs find their protection lifted, as investigation into one of the EU’s biggest corruption scandals grows.

February 2, 2023
Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

The feminist organisation received over €20,000 from the ministry of equality in “grants intended to support the associative and foundational movement at the state level.”

February 2, 2023
Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

The Council of State sided with Christians on the issue and stated that a total ban on conversion therapy would also violate people’s freedom to choose their own therapy.

February 2, 2023
Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Top executives at companies like ExxonMobil have condemned ‘windfall’ profit taxes as not only unlawful but counter-productive.

February 2, 2023
Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Meloni Discusses Key Issues With Michel Ahead of European Council Meeting

Both leaders discussed the EU’s response to recently announced American subsidies with Michel praising Italy’s role in protecting Europe’s southern frontier.

February 2, 2023
Ukraine PM: We Will Join EU Within Two Years

Ukraine PM: We Will Join EU Within Two Years

Ukraine’s prime minister expects his country to clear the pre-entry stage of negotiations by the end of the year, but EU officials remain skeptical. Still much needs to be reformed in Ukraine’s public sector before the country can join the EU.

February 2, 2023
CSU Secretary General Calls Baerbock a Massive Security Risk for Germany

CSU Secretary General Calls Baerbock a Massive Security Risk for Germany

Several political notables—from Germany and other European states—have been quick to distance themselves from Baerbock’s comments.

February 2, 2023
Japan and Korea To Strengthen Ties With NATO Amid Rising Tensions

Japan and Korea To Strengthen Ties With NATO Amid Rising Tensions

Global defense cooperation is needed to address mounting security challenges, as the future of the rules-based international order is at stake, warned the secretary general.

February 2, 2023
Warsaw To Commit 4% of GDP to Defense Spending in 2023

Warsaw To Commit 4% of GDP to Defense Spending in 2023

All members of the NATO alliance are expected to reach the benchmark of spending at least 2% of GDP on defense by the year 2024.

February 2, 2023