Category: NEWS

Scott Morton Gives Up Her EU Chief Economist Position

The fact remains that Scott Morton’s withdrawal—of her own accord—absolves the European Commission of its responsibility in this appointment, since it initially refused to reverse its decision.

Dutch ‘Suicide Powder’ Seller Sentenced

Through Alex S.’s actions, ten people died after ingesting the deadly powder, while investigators revealed his so-called ‘suicide kits’ had been sold to about 1,600 people.

Ecuador Pushes for Visa-Free Access to Schengen Zone 

The latest iteration of EU visa policy will make it possible for Ecuadorians to gain visa-free access to the Schengen countries, as Latin American leaders drove a hard bargain during this week’s CELAC summit in Brussels.

Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

At least three Russian institutions received €4 million in funding in what amounts to direct EU financial aid to the Russian war effort, a parliamentary question by AfD MEP Nicolaus Fest revealed.

February 6, 2023
Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Dmitry Medvedev said that “all of Ukraine still remaining under Kyiv’s rule will go up in flames,” should the new U.S. missiles be used to attack either mainland Russia or Crimea.

February 6, 2023
Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

During his time in power, Musharraf worked to become an indispensable figure in combating radical Islamic extremism in the region.

February 6, 2023
Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Responding to the Council’s claims that the decree violates international law, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said, “the modus operandi of the NGOs falls outside the scope foreseen by international conventions for rescue at sea.”

February 5, 2023
Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, criticised the decision, made by “finger-wagging puritans,” as “ridiculous.”

February 5, 2023
Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Conservative MP Michael Cooper called for the “dangerous” provision to be “scrapped,” since “irremediability cannot be determined for mental illness.”

February 5, 2023
U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

The postponement of Blinken’s trip means yet another delay in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations, which were already dangerously fraught.

February 5, 2023
Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

“A thorough and responsible review of this open-source information should convince governments to end funding to these organizations,” Itai Reuveni, Director of Communications at NGO Monitor said.

February 5, 2023
Think Tank: Russo-Ukrainian War To Cost Germany €175 Billion This Year

Think Tank: Russo-Ukrainian War To Cost Germany €175 Billion This Year

The present challenges come on top of an already difficult economic situation for the country—one, in part, precipitated by a shortage of skilled workers and moderate productivity development.

February 5, 2023
EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

The commission and government are considering options to restructure the bloc’s common electricity market, and move it further away from natural gas dependence while stabilising consumer prices.

February 4, 2023
European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

The European Parliament is not convinced by the Commission’s reasoning and wants further scrutiny of the agreement.

February 4, 2023
France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

At the end of the day’s strike, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced that she had heard the “questions” and “doubts” raised by the reform but wanted to continue the debate in the national assembly.

February 4, 2023