Category: NEWS

NATO’s Vilnius Summit: What to Expect?

Between negotiating about Ukraine’s future and increased defense spending requirements, NATO leaders will also find time to war game how to respond to a concrete attack from Russia.

French MEP Warns of Muslim Brotherhood Trojan Horse

The repeated platforming of FEMYSO has been a thorn in the side of right-wing MEPs for years due to fears the youth organisations represent a Trojan horse for the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood.

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.

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

One year ago, the perpetrator attacked asylum seekers with a saber, for which he was being detained while awaiting trial. Earlier this month, he was freed—a decision which now has come under heavy criticism.

December 24, 2022
Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Kaili’s defense team maintains that their client is innocent and was never bribed, as she “did not know about the existence” of the €150,000 in cash found in her Brussels apartment.

December 24, 2022
ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

ECR Group Celebrates Christmas With Forum on Life

The Second Forum on Life reminded participants that conservative policies must originate in the restoration of Christian family values, which begins with reclaiming language.

December 24, 2022
Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Switzerland’s rejection comes several years after neighboring countries like Austria and Germany began recognizing some form of third gender on official documents. 

December 24, 2022
Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Austria Hit by Multiple Power Outages Amid Blackout Fears

Several large-scale power outages within the span of a few days have hit Austria. While officials blame the problems on technical defects, worries of a blackout caused by the volatility of the electrical grid abound.

December 24, 2022
Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Given that the case involves a member of the Riksdag, it is being dealt with by the Special Prosecutors Chamber.

December 24, 2022
European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

“[The scandal] is making it even more difficult for us to focus on the economic and energy crises that impact the lives of European citizens right now,” Michel said.

December 23, 2022
PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

In place of the current parliament, the Hungarian prime minister envisioned a delegate-based model that would return power over the EU to its member states.

December 23, 2022
Meloni Partially Yields to Brussels on Cash Payments

Meloni Partially Yields to Brussels on Cash Payments

It’s all about balance and compromise. Giorgia Meloni has to play a subtle game to avoid upsetting Brussels and simultaneously avoid upsetting her electorate.

December 23, 2022
Netherlands Forced to General Repentance Over Colonisation

Netherlands Forced to General Repentance Over Colonisation

According to the BBC, 70% of the African-Caribbean community in the Netherlands believe an apology is important while only 38% of Dutch people as a whole think it is necessary.

December 23, 2022
Poland Offers Military Training to Civilian During Winter Holidays

Poland Offers Military Training to Civilian During Winter Holidays

The initiative aims at gaining new recruits to fill the ranks of Poland’s expanding army.

December 23, 2022
Russia’s Medvedev and China’s Xi Eye “Fairer Global Governance”

Russia’s Medvedev and China’s Xi Eye “Fairer Global Governance”

China and Russia have both stated their aim to replace what they see as a unipolar world—dominated by U.S. interests—with a multipolar one.

December 23, 2022