Category: NEWS

Saudi Crown Prince No Longer Interested in “Pleasing” the U.S.

The apparent deterioration in US-Saudi relations comes amid a recent worldwide trend toward de-dollarization with key, ascendent geopolitical actors, including but not limited to China, Russia, India, and Brazil all taking steps to reduce their use of the U.S. dollar.

Poll: Le Pen Defeats Macron if Election Held Today

The political winds have changed. In the wake of President Macron raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, his already dismal approval ratings and popularity have sunk even lower, as two recent surveys reveal.

EPP Acrimony Boils Over After Brussels Raid

The raid has affected the EPP’s tense office politics amid a larger pushback against plans to take the group to the Right ahead of the 2024 elections.

Catalonia Bans Spyware

‘Spyware,’ created by military experts, has been key in bringing drug lords and mafia leaders to justice but has also been used by governments to spy on its opposition, both civic and political.

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

The Dutch Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Marije Vlaskamp and her interviewee, Chinese dissident Wang Jingyu, having faced “such far-reaching intimidation.”

Poland Forced to Import Coal Despite Its Reserves

Poland Forced to Import Coal Despite Its Reserves

Poland’s importation of coal from overseas reserves is an economic and environmental debacle, one that only makes sense in light of the EU’s environmental policies, which smothered coal mining for ‘green’ reasons.

July 21, 2022
French Minister Accused of Homophobia

French Minister Accused of Homophobia

The aspersions are not likely to end the matter, as six anti-homophobia associations have announced that they have filed a complaint against Caroline Cayeux, who—for the moment—remains in office.

July 21, 2022
War in Ukraine: Is Russia Stalling Out?

War in Ukraine: Is Russia Stalling Out?

Britain’s Ministry of Defence, supportive of Kyiv, said that it believed Russian forces weren’t advancing swiftly because of personnel shortages.

July 21, 2022
Draghi’s Government is Over

Draghi’s Government is Over

A vote of confidence is being held in both houses of parliament on Wednesday and Thursday. Draghi called on senators from his coalition to show responsibility in order to “rebuild” a “pact of confidence.”

July 21, 2022
EU General Court Upholds Spanish Law

EU General Court Upholds Spanish Law

The EU General Court rules that Carles Puigdemont, a Catalan separatist politician, remains banned from serving as MEP.

Europe Successfully Launches New Space Rocket

Europe Successfully Launches New Space Rocket

The spacecraft is carrying out a variety of experiments, from testing Einstein’s general theory of relativity, to plant growth in microgravity environments. 

July 20, 2022
EU Commission Power Grab: Gas Rationing Emergency Powers

EU Commission Power Grab: Gas Rationing Emergency Powers

According to EU meeting documents, the EU Commission wants to be able to trigger gas rationing for all member states “at any time.”

July 20, 2022
Albania: Home to the New ‘Swiss Account’? 

Albania: Home to the New ‘Swiss Account’? 

A previous version of the draft legislation was condemned by the European Union and International Monetary Fund last year, but the Socialist-led government has continued to push the legislation forward. 

July 20, 2022
Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

Heatwave Scorches Europe’s South, Plagues North

The extreme heat presently gripping Europe has caused a multitude of fires on the continent.

German Federal Prosecutor’s Office: Islamists Pose Greatest Terrorist Threat

German Federal Prosecutor’s Office: Islamists Pose Greatest Terrorist Threat

Of the 800 terrorist investigations initiated by the Federal Public Prosecutor’s office between January 1st, 2020, and July 1st of this year, 95% were related to Islamist terrorism.

July 19, 2022
Germany Preparing Warming Halls for Winter

Germany Preparing Warming Halls for Winter

With gas supplies far from secured, Germany is starting to prepare for the worst the coming winter: “We’re planning for things we hope won’t become a reality. For catastrophe, for death,” said a district fire chief in Ludwigsburg.

July 19, 2022
Estonia: Russian and Belarusian Citizens to be Banned from Owning Firearms

Estonia: Russian and Belarusian Citizens to be Banned from Owning Firearms

“The weapons permits of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus will be repealed and new permits will not be issued,” the newly formed government’s coalition agreement states.

July 19, 2022