Category: NEWS

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.

Zelensky Visits the United States

The Ukrainian president will address Congress amid its debate over an additional $45 billion in aid for his country in addition to the $65 billion already approved.

First German LNG Terminal Opened

Politicians laud the construction as an important step towards independence from Russian gas, but the rushed construction comes at a high financial and environmental price.

Swedish Report Highlights Immigrant Racism

Arabs “simply refused to cook in the same kitchen” as African migrants. To cope with the situation, the shelter furnished the migrants with two kitchens, divided by ethnicity.

Russia and China Form “New Model of Cooperation”

Russia and China Form “New Model of Cooperation”

“A new model of cooperation has been formed between our countries, based, among other things, on such principles as non-interference in internal affairs and respect for each other’s interests,” Putin reportedly told Xi during their meeting.

December 21, 2021
COVID, Ukraine, and Migration Occupy Bulk of European Council’s Attention

COVID, Ukraine, and Migration Occupy Bulk of European Council’s Attention

EU leaders discussed their response to a pandemic situation that’s quickly evolving. “Urgent administration of booster shots” and “overcoming vaccine hesitancy,” which also entails “addressing disinformation,” remained primary goals, though it was agreed to “take forward the implementation of COVID-19 therapeutics via joint procurement.”

December 21, 2021
Germany May Join Iran, China, and Pakistan in Banning Telegram 

Germany May Join Iran, China, and Pakistan in Banning Telegram 

“What is spread on Telegram is disgusting, indecent, and criminal,” Federal Justice Minister Buschmann said. “My wish is that we do not take a special German path, but rather create a common European legal framework that enables us to take action against hatred and agitation on the Internet.”

December 21, 2021
Pro-life Prayer Vigils to be Criminalized in Spain

Pro-life Prayer Vigils to be Criminalized in Spain

“Every day, the government sent police officers to scare us [as we held peaceful prayer vigils outside abortion clinics],” reported the Madrid coordinator of 40 Days for Life.

December 20, 2021
Orbán: Government of Hungary Obliged to “Defend the Constitutional Identity of the Country”

Orbán: Government of Hungary Obliged to “Defend the Constitutional Identity of the Country”

Prime Minister Orbán commented on the Hungarian Constitutional Court’s decision to recognize the precedence of Hungary’s Fundamental Law over the European Court of Justice.

December 20, 2021
Studies Show Need for New Vaccine Strategies

Studies Show Need for New Vaccine Strategies

Researchers involved in both studies pointed out that their findings are in line with the established science of vaccination—naturally acquired antibodies provide the widest breath of immunity and repeated vaccination with a particular strain of a virus can decrease immunity to other variants. 

December 20, 2021
Latin American Exiles in Spain Won’t Be Silenced

Latin American Exiles in Spain Won’t Be Silenced

The three speakers vindicated their experiences living in totalitarian regimes against those who are convinced by propaganda and ideology that Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba are free, democratic states. 

December 20, 2021
Macron’s Euro-Vision: More Brussels and More Debt

Macron’s Euro-Vision: More Brussels and More Debt

President Macron wants the EU to reform budget rules to increase public-sector investments, which, he hopes, would lead to stronger economic growth and higher levels of employment. Macron’s vision is understandable, but his reforms are likely to defeat their own purpose.

December 20, 2021
After a Record Nine Months, Dutch Form Interim Government

After a Record Nine Months, Dutch Form Interim Government

On Wednesday, the newly established formation, composed of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), Democrats 66 (D66), Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and the Christian Union (CU) presented its coalition agreement. Mark Rutte (VVD) is expected to be appointed Prime Minister for a fourth term.

December 19, 2021
Hungarian Court Avoids Ruling on Challenge to European Union Law

Hungarian Court Avoids Ruling on Challenge to European Union Law

The question of whether EU law had primacy over Hungarian law with respect to immigration was avoided by redirecting the issue away from conflicting legal claims.

December 19, 2021
Éric Zemmour and the Symbol of Armenia

Éric Zemmour and the Symbol of Armenia

Zemmour’s trip demonstrates a coherency of purpose. In prioritizing Armenia, he links his candidacy with a commitment to preserving European values. Armenia symbolizes a return to the sources and the origins of European Christian culture. 

December 18, 2021
Denmark: Former Minister Sentenced to Prison For Separating Underage Migrant Brides from Husbands

Denmark: Former Minister Sentenced to Prison For Separating Underage Migrant Brides from Husbands

Ms. Støjberg’s case isn’t one-of-a-kind. Other prominent European ministers who’ve taken uncompromising positions against mass immigration have faced similar charges for protecting their country’s territorial integrity.

December 17, 2021