Category: NEWS

EU Parliament Seeks Moratorium on Spyware

The committee came down hard on Poland and Hungary for their use of spyware. The recommendations call for an immediate moratorium on its use, acquisition, and exportation, with the possibility of lifting the ban on a country-by-country basis.

Whitewashing Operation by Azerbaijani Media Exposed in Brussels

The spin operation was uncovered when it was revealed that an intermediary PR firm being paid by the Azeri government had coaxed an Australian academic to sign his name to a misleading piece about the blockade of the Lachin Corridor.

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]

February 24, 2022
Germany: Accusations of ‘Transphobia’ in the Bundestag

Germany: Accusations of ‘Transphobia’ in the Bundestag

“We need to talk about this madness. The AfD’s task is precisely to put the finger in the wound, to find clear words where others duck away. There is a large, silent majority that accepts being muzzled by aggressive minorities,” Beatrix von Storch said.

February 24, 2022
Germany’s Interior Minister: The Fight Against ‘Right-Wing’ Extremism Should Begin in Kindergarten

Germany’s Interior Minister: The Fight Against ‘Right-Wing’ Extremism Should Begin in Kindergarten

Despite contradictory evidence, Nancy Faeser, along with other hard-left ministers and politicians, continue to claim that ‘right-wing extremism’ represents the greatest security threat to the German state and its democracy.

February 24, 2022
France’s War over Language: Neutral Pronoun ‘iel’ Spreading in Academe

France’s War over Language: Neutral Pronoun ‘iel’ Spreading in Academe

France is no novice to this particular battleground. It was only in late October that Le Petit Robert announced the inclusion of the neutral third person pronoun “iel” for its digital edition.

February 23, 2022
Housing Bubble? German Housing Prices Overrated by up to 40%

Housing Bubble? German Housing Prices Overrated by up to 40%

Real estate prices on the German market have been skyrocketing for years, which has led to a dangerous overrating of housing. Fragile supply chains have now made the system even more volatile.

February 23, 2022
Paris: Mayor Hidalgo Wants to Tax the Worksite of Our Lady

Paris: Mayor Hidalgo Wants to Tax the Worksite of Our Lady

Anne Hidalgo’s desire to tax the Notre-Dame construction site to make up for her shortcomings is obviously very badly perceived.

February 23, 2022
U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

The ECB has thus far stayed committed to low, steady interest rates. But there is growing anticipation of a rate increase by the ECB during 2022.

February 23, 2022
VOX Ascends Amid Civil War in the Spanish Center-Right

VOX Ascends Amid Civil War in the Spanish Center-Right

President of Madrid Isabel Ayuso was secretly investigated by her party—supporters claim. Polls are predicting that the PP could lose as much as 25% of its votes to VOX due to its own internal strife.

Swedish PM Says No to Ukrainian Refugees

Swedish PM Says No to Ukrainian Refugees

On Friday February 18th, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson explained that in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sweden will “not be a major recipient” of Ukrainian refugees. Her statement came on the heels of reports that, according to the Christian Science Monitor, Countries in Eastern Europe are making preparations for potentially hundreds […]

February 23, 2022
German Professors’ Open Letter Queries Safety of COVID Vaccine

German Professors’ Open Letter Queries Safety of COVID Vaccine

Following increasing reports of quality control issues in batches of vaccines, as well as adverse effects, a group of chemistry professors expressed their concerns in an open letter to Germany’s control authority.

February 22, 2022
Éric Zemmour Potentially in the Second Round of the Presidential Election

Éric Zemmour Potentially in the Second Round of the Presidential Election

The journalist’s popularity is being driven by a charismatic campaign on social networks, reinforced by excellent control over images communicated through the media and through his rallies.

February 22, 2022
Putin Officially Recognizes Separatist Regions as Independent Republics; Sends ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops

Putin Officially Recognizes Separatist Regions as Independent Republics; Sends ‘Peacekeeping’ Troops

Hours after recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk as independent, Putin sent so-called peacekeeping troops to the territories.

February 22, 2022