Category: NEWS

Thierry Breton: The Man Who Would Be President?

The architect of the EU’s online content edict is reportedly starting his bid for the Commission’s presidency, courting centrist allies in the Parliament, disposing of rivals, and consolidating power.

“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
Portugal: Top Court Strikes Down Euthanasia Law

Portugal: Top Court Strikes Down Euthanasia Law

This is not the first time that the court has found the euthanasia law too vague.

February 21, 2023