Category: NEWS

Pope Francis: ‘Economic Colonialism’ Must Stop

Congo is “not a mine to be exploited nor a land to be plundered,” the pontiff said in Kinshasa, before calling for free elections and de-escalation of the DRC’s civil conflicts.

French Senate Votes To Enshrine ‘Freedom’ To Abort in Constitution

The compromised wording passed by the senators at least has the merit of refusing to set in stone any ‘right’ to abortion. But another fundamental freedom must be preserved, the freedom of conscience of practitioners to carry out an abortion or not.

Britain’s Defence Is Weaker Than Support for Ukraine Suggests

The UK defence secretary warned that the British Army has been “hollowed out” and needs investment. The country is also forecasted to fare worse than all other developed countries this year, including Russia—so can it continue to support Ukraine?

FPÖ Wins Big in Lower Austria

The state election’s results come as the FPÖ’s national support base continues to grow, with results from the latest national polls revealing that the conservative party is, by several points, the most popular political force in the country.

Inflation Drops in Euro Zone

Energy price inflation is tapering off, but when it comes to food, the news is not so good.

Low Countries Continue on the Path of Removing COVID Restrictions

Low Countries Continue on the Path of Removing COVID Restrictions

“People died, it’s been a very hard time. Corona cast a shadow over our lives and sometimes divided us to the bone,” Dutch Health Minister Ernst Kuipers said as he announced the lifting of COVID restrictions, to begin February 18th.

February 17, 2022
Austria’s Population Growth Fueled “Exclusively” by Migration, Figures Reveal

Austria’s Population Growth Fueled “Exclusively” by Migration, Figures Reveal

The figures, published earlier this week by Statistik Austria, have revealed that migration was the “exclusive” force that drove the country’s population growth.

February 17, 2022
France: Macron Awards ECB Chief Lagarde with Prestigious Title

France: Macron Awards ECB Chief Lagarde with Prestigious Title

The ceremony, honoring Lagarde’s distinction for her “contribution to the renown of France” took place in the winter garden of the Élysée Palace. The event fuelled speculation as to what Macron’s intentions may be.

February 17, 2022
Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Through a formal ban by Brussels mayor Philippe Close, any vehicles associated with the movement were barred access to the city center. This, combined with controls at the Belgian border, effectively contained the movement.

February 17, 2022
Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Reflecting concerns for continued high inflation, a survey of professional forecasters published by the ECB showed a considerable 1.1 percentage-point rise in expected euro-zone inflation for the first quarter of 2022.

February 17, 2022
Éric Zemmour: Phone Call with Donald Trump

Éric Zemmour: Phone Call with Donald Trump

Donald Trump is said to have confirmed Éric Zemmour’s communication strategy, which according to Trump, clinched his own victory in the United States in 2016: to maintain a clear-cut and divisive discourse without worrying about the media’s commentary.

February 17, 2022
Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

For the first time in Canadian history, the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing trucker blockades and anti-vaccination protests. In a news conference on February 14th, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that “it is now clear that there are serious challenges to law enforcement’s ability to effectively enforce the […]

February 17, 2022
U.S. Spy Scandal Could Be Bigger than Watergate

U.S. Spy Scandal Could Be Bigger than Watergate

After Trump took office as president, the alleged server infiltration by Clinton’s lawyers targeted the White House. The purpose, according to Special Counsel Durham, was to build a false narrative accusing Trump of collaborating with the Russian government in order to win the 2016 election. 

February 16, 2022
The Right and Regionalists Win in Rural Spain

The Right and Regionalists Win in Rural Spain

The elections captured international headlines as a barometer for possible change in Spanish politics, marked by a turn to the Right and the increasing influence of dissatisfied rural voters.

February 16, 2022
Sweden: Charges Pending for Unapproved Research

Sweden: Charges Pending for Unapproved Research

Dr. Sundquist published research that a common factor among the majority of rape convicts was immigrant background. She is now under investigation because those findings had not been ‘pre-approved’ by the government.

February 16, 2022
Egypt Appoints First-Ever Christian Head of Supreme Constitutional Court

Egypt Appoints First-Ever Christian Head of Supreme Constitutional Court

Head of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights, hailed the decision as “historic” and “a giant move” in the field of political and civil rights. Ishak Ibrahim, an expert on Christian affairs in Egypt, was more skeptical: it “will not have a significant impact on eliminating discrimination and ensuring the opportunity for all citizens.”

February 16, 2022
Cardinal Müller Warns of Creeping Progressivism

Cardinal Müller Warns of Creeping Progressivism

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the former head of the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith, has cautioned against the Church’s increasingly firm embrace of the Left’s secular progressivism and ‘wokism.’

February 16, 2022