Category: NEWS

SOTEU: VDL Promises More EU and Less Democracy

While conservative MEPs criticized her for abandoning pragmatism for utopist ideology, the Commission chief argued in favor of enlargement to 30+ member states, “History is calling us to [complete] our Union.”

Conservatives in Rome Seek Revival of the Italian Imaginary

Conservatives in Rome Seek Revival of the Italian Imaginary

An event later this week will look to “promote and develop ideas” significant for Italian culture.

April 4, 2023
Sweden: Five Islamist Suspects Arrested in Anti-Terror Raids

Sweden: Five Islamist Suspects Arrested in Anti-Terror Raids

Deputy director of counterterrorism Susanna Trehörning said that security forces cannot wait for terror acts to be in progress before acting to thwart them.

April 4, 2023
Japan Splits With U.S Sanctions on Russian Oil Purchases

Japan Splits With U.S Sanctions on Russian Oil Purchases

Japan has struggled to wean itself off Russian energy imports and made the decision with the prior approval of the United States.

April 4, 2023
Russia Calls Nuclear Threat “Propaganda”—West Still Unsure

Russia Calls Nuclear Threat “Propaganda”—West Still Unsure

Reports suggest that fears over the use of nuclear weaponry, having “crescendoed” late last year, have since “abated.”

April 4, 2023
Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest

If convicted of espionage by a Russian court, Gershkovich could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

Italian Only! Foreign Language Prohibited in Official Communication

Italian Only! Foreign Language Prohibited in Official Communication

“From the perspective of national preservation and identity defense, the preservation of the Italian language becomes more of a priority than ever,” the text of the proposed bill reads.

April 4, 2023
EU Lovebombs Kenya With Green Subsidies

EU Lovebombs Kenya With Green Subsidies

Kenya has taken a firm pro-Western line since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, with newly elected President Ruto keen to avail himself of funds to ostensibly combat climate change.

April 4, 2023
France Takes a Step Towards Legalising Euthanasia

France Takes a Step Towards Legalising Euthanasia

The Left and Centre are unanimously in favour of what they see as progress for society; on the Right, the prospect of legalising euthanasia faces strong opposition.

April 4, 2023
Data Protection In Force for Italian ChatGPT Users

Data Protection In Force for Italian ChatGPT Users

“BEUC’s concern is that it would take years before the AI Act takes effect, leaving consumers at risk of harm from a technology which is not sufficiently regulated,” the consumer organization said.

Slovakia To Increase Artillery Ammo Production Fivefold 

Slovakia To Increase Artillery Ammo Production Fivefold 

The two companies manufacturing 155-millimeter artillery ammunition in Slovakia currently produce 30,000 rounds in a year—a tiny figure given that Ukraine launches 4,000 to 7,000 artillery rounds daily.

April 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production

According to Reuters, the total of recent cuts by the OPEC+ group, which includes Russia, has increased to 3.66 million bpd and accounts for 3.7% of global demand.

April 3, 2023
Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Despite Warnings, Sweden Joins EU Lawsuit Against Hungary

Sweden can forget about the Hungarian ratification of its NATO-membership, at least for the time being.

April 3, 2023