Category: NEWS

VOX Spokesman Resigns in Major Party Shakeup

Spanish conservative party VOX has lost a major figure and its parliamentary spokesman, Ivan Espinosa de los Monteros, who has resigned from politics following a disappointing turnout in last month’s national election.

DeSantis: “Of Course Trump Lost”

The increase in people voting by mail during the pandemic benefited the Democrats, according to DeSantis, accusing Trump of being partially responsible.

Migrants Refuse Barge Housing Blaming Fear of Water

50 migrants were expected to board the Bibby Stockholm barge as part of a new migration plan, but last-minute legal challenges have resulted in just 15 individuals making the journey.

Nuclear Energy Alliance Forged Among 11 EU States

Nuclear Energy Alliance Forged Among 11 EU States

Germany, Austria, Spain, and Luxembourg remain staunchly opposed to the use and expansion of nuclear power to achieve Europe’s ambitious energy goals.

March 3, 2023
The Vatican Announces Papal Visit to Hungary

The Vatican Announces Papal Visit to Hungary

During his first apostolic visit to the country, the pontiff will meet Prime Minister Orbán and President Novák as well.

March 3, 2023
Political Sabotage? MEPs Excoriate the EU’s COVID Response Committee

Political Sabotage? MEPs Excoriate the EU’s COVID Response Committee

A cross-partisan group of MEPs assembled to criticise the potential sabotage of the EU’s committee charged with examining the bloc’s COVID response, with Italian MEP Francesca Donato accusing Green groups of bowing down to corporate power.

March 3, 2023
New “Lockdown Files” Shed Light on How Close UK Got to COVID “Propaganda State”

New “Lockdown Files” Shed Light on How Close UK Got to COVID “Propaganda State”

Ministers were canny, says journalist Toby Young, but it is the media that is at fault for failing to hold the government to account.

March 2, 2023
Crown Prince of Iran Speaks in European Parliament

Crown Prince of Iran Speaks in European Parliament

With anti-regime protests in Iran ongoing, hope for the opposition may come from the exiled son of Iran’s last king and his efforts to rally support.

March 2, 2023
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