Category: NEWS

Dutch Government Collapse: Snap Elections Coming

Outgoing PM Mark Rutte, whose famed staying power in Dutch politics had earned him the nickname ‘Teflon Mark’, is facing a strong challenge from both the BBB and the PVV, as his own party is reportedly already contemplating his successor.

Bosnian Biofuel Scammers Exploit EU Subsidy Schemes

European authorities warn about the creation of a “biodiesel mafia,” as one Bosnian network is accused of benefiting from overly generous EU subsidy schemes, flooding Northern Europe with falsely marketed biodiesel.

Nine Would-Be ISIS Terrorists Arrested in Germany and the Netherlands

Cognisant of the fact that Europe has once again become a high-priority target for the Islamist terror group, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) said German authorities had succeeded in striking “a significant blow against Islamist terrorism,” yet warned that the threat remains “acute.”

Conflicting Geopolitical Concerns Hamper EU-Mercosur Talks

Europe’s attempts to get its way have been complicated by the election of left-wing and Peronist governments across South America, most notably Lula da Silva’s Workers Party in Brazil and Alberto Fernández’s Justicialist Party in Argentina.

Ahead of Elections, PP and VOX Take Their Stands on Abortion

Ahead of Elections, PP and VOX Take Their Stands on Abortion

The pro-life measures are meant to promote the birth rate and comprehensive support for families.

January 16, 2023
Czech Presidential Election: Pavel Claims Close First-Round Win

Czech Presidential Election: Pavel Claims Close First-Round Win

In two weeks, Petr Pavel and Andrej Babiš will face off in a second round.

January 16, 2023
German Defense Minister Exit Fuels Successor Speculation 

German Defense Minister Exit Fuels Successor Speculation 

Time is no friend to whoever is eventually appointed. With virtually no preparation, Germany’s new defense minister will soon be attending several critical events.

January 16, 2023
U.S. House Passes Bill to Save Abortion Survivors

U.S. House Passes Bill to Save Abortion Survivors

The vote followed party lines, with 210 of the 212 Democrats voting against the bill and 219 Republicans voting for it.

January 15, 2023
Spain Drops Sedition Charges Against Catalan Separatist Leader

Spain Drops Sedition Charges Against Catalan Separatist Leader

Living in exile in Belgium, Carles Puigdemont continues to elude Spanish justice. He is still wanted for embezzlement and disobedience, which together carry an eight-year prison sentence.

January 15, 2023
Change of Leadership in Russian Army Revealing Tensions 

Change of Leadership in Russian Army Revealing Tensions 

The promotion of Gerasimov makes it possible to restore the primacy of authority to the ministry of defence, an office vigorously criticised by nationalists.

January 15, 2023
British Historian Paul Johnson Dies at 94

British Historian Paul Johnson Dies at 94

Paul Johnson—British historian, journalist, and one-time speech-writer for Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—has passed away at the age of 94.

January 14, 2023
Socialist EU Parliament Human Rights Chief Resigns Over Qatargate Links

Socialist EU Parliament Human Rights Chief Resigns Over Qatargate Links

Three of the four suspects currently being held on charges related to the Qatargate scandal have links to the parliamentary subcommittee formerly headed by MEP Marie Arena.

January 14, 2023
European Parliament Poised To Ban Pfizer Representatives

European Parliament Poised To Ban Pfizer Representatives

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla systematically refused to attend COVI committee meetings in October 2022 and December 2022, triggering protests from committee members.

January 14, 2023
Hungary Slams EU Commission for Cutting Off Its Higher Education Funds   

Hungary Slams EU Commission for Cutting Off Its Higher Education Funds   

Gergely Gulyás of the Prime Minister’s Office said that Hungary is ready to bring the case before the European Court of Justice if negotiations with Brussels fail to resolve the issue.

January 14, 2023
Greece Foregoes Honoring Its Last King With State Burial

Greece Foregoes Honoring Its Last King With State Burial

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis said Constantine II had lived an “eventful life” which “marked and was marked” in turn by turbulent moments in Greek history.

January 13, 2023
Scotland’s Self-Determination of Gender Could Fuel Independence Movement

Scotland’s Self-Determination of Gender Could Fuel Independence Movement

Feminists fear and some legal scholars argue that the Scottish gender certificate conflicts with the 2010 Equality Act, designed to protect women, giving London an opening for blocking the law.

January 13, 2023