Category: NEWS

24 Hours of Feminism in Spain

This year’s International Women’s Day events displayed, more than ever, divisions and ratcheting tensions within Spain’s feminist movement, evident politically and in the general public.

EU Raids Perfume Firms

The evaluation is another test of the EU’s controversial antitrust legislation, which has previously been used for Big Tech regulation. This new probe affects a total of four Swiss-based companies.

Swiss President Alain Berset.

Swiss President Doubles Down on Weapons Ban

In contrast to Bern’s apparent reluctance to allow arms exports to Ukraine, a recent poll showed that half the country supported more flexible rules regarding neutrality.

Facebook Faces EU Data Freeze

The decision by regulators will prevent Facebook from transferring user data from the EU to America and may potentially force the U.S. to conclude a data protection agreement with Brussels.

Swedish PM: NATO Membership Happening

Swedish PM: NATO Membership Happening

The prime minister expressed confidence in the Swedish people’s support for the membership application, however that confidence will not be put to the test. The NATO application will neither be the subject of a vote in the Riksdag—the Swedish Parliament—nor a referendum.

May 17, 2022
Vatican Priests Develop New Theory of Gravity During Big Bang

Vatican Priests Develop New Theory of Gravity During Big Bang

Two scientists from the Vatican Observatory have proposed a new theory to describe how gravity worked during the Big Bang. “Our universe appears mathematically ordered and harmonious.”

May 17, 2022
Conference on the Future of Europe: Final Report and Next Steps

Conference on the Future of Europe: Final Report and Next Steps

Of the hundreds of proposals that emerged from the Conference, none are surprising, since they largely reiterate the already-underway progressive agenda.

May 16, 2022
Hungary’s First Female President Delivers Unity Message in Inaugural Address

Hungary’s First Female President Delivers Unity Message in Inaugural Address

In a display of steadfast national and religious unity, the inaugural ceremony brought together everyday, working Hungarians, principal political leaders, and Catholic, Orthodox, Calvinist, Evangelical Lutheran prelates.

May 16, 2022
Katalin Novák Inaugurated President of Hungary

Katalin Novák Inaugurated President of Hungary

President Katalin Novák stressed that after the torments of the 20th century, the 21st century envisages a better, more peaceful, and safer life for the Hungarian people. At the moment, however, a dark cloud casts a shadow, namely the war in neighboring Ukraine.

Musk to Toe the Line on EU Rules for Online Communications

Musk to Toe the Line on EU Rules for Online Communications

In a video message, together with EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, Musk declared they had a “great discussion” and that the EU is “exactly aligned with my thinking.”

Traditional Mass: La Voie Romaine Received in Rome by Pope Francis

Traditional Mass: La Voie Romaine Received in Rome by Pope Francis

The delegation had requested a private audience, which was not granted. Nevertheless, as the Pope thanked the crowd in various languages, he publicly mentioned the presence of La Voie Romaine association by name.

Former EU Commissioner: Only 14 Votes Needed to Change Treaties  

Former EU Commissioner: Only 14 Votes Needed to Change Treaties  

Ferdinando Nelli Feroci, an Italian diplomat who formerly served as a European Commissioner, has argued that—contrary to popular belief—in order to revise the European Union’s system of treaties, just 14 of the 27 European Union member states, a simple majority, would need to support the initiative.

May 13, 2022
Portuguese Proposes Penalizing Doctors’ Salaries for Patient Abortions

Portuguese Proposes Penalizing Doctors’ Salaries for Patient Abortions

Women’s rights groups and doctors’ associations quickly responded that the proposed rule was discriminatory and could incentivize doctors to dissuade their patients from having abortions.

May 13, 2022
Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

The arrests were made under the security law enacted by the Chinese government in June 2020. A wave of international protests followed the announcement.

Alain Finkielkraut: “Mélenchon is Betting on the Great Replacement to Gain Power”

Alain Finkielkraut: “Mélenchon is Betting on the Great Replacement to Gain Power”

France’s Leftist Coalition, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon—who garnered nearly 70% of the Muslim vote in the first round of presidential elections—is expected to collect an overwhelming majority of the Muslim vote in legislative elections in June.

May 12, 2022
Marion Maréchal Renounces Run for the Legislative Elections

Marion Maréchal Renounces Run for the Legislative Elections

The common sense argument provided by her late pregnancy allows her to withdraw from the campaign without having to justify politically her choice at length. She retains her place in the party’s organisation chart, where she holds the position of executive vice-president.