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Germany Scraps Gas Levy, Introduces Gas Price Cap

David Boos October 2, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the end of the gas levy and the introduction of a gas price cap to the tune of €200 billion in loans as a ‘double whammy.’ The minister of finance defiantly called the decision a “crystal clear reply to Putin.”

Amsterdam Diocese to Close 60% of Churches Within 5 Years

David Boos October 1, 2022

Church attendance among Dutch Catholics has fallen from 80% in the 1950s to only 3%, leading to increasing numbers of church closures. The diocese of Amsterdam will close more than 80% of its churches within the next 10 years, most of them in rural areas.

Serbia Won’t Recognise Russian Referendums in Ukraine

David Boos October 1, 2022

Despite its ties with Russia, Serbia announced it won’t recognise the results of the referendums held in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. Serbia’s own problems with Kosovarian independence, as well as warnings from the EU, play into that decision.

Hungary to Consult Citizens on Sanctions Against Russia

David Boos September 30, 2022

Hungary will be the first European country to launch an official survey amongst its citizens on the European sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Orbán also continues pleading for peace negotiations to try and put an end to the war in Ukraine.

German Gas Levy to Be Scrapped

David Boos September 29, 2022

The much-maligned German gas levy is about to be scrapped, said leading politicians of the governing SPD. What will replace it, however, is yet to be decided. Green politicians are lobbying for filling the financial gap with tax money.

EU Establishment in a Frenzy Over Italian Elections

David Boos September 28, 2022

After Ursula von der Leyen threatened Italians not to vote conservative prior to the election on Sunday, high ranking EU politicians on the Left continue to make their disapproval of the election results heard.

Authorities Assume Sabotage Behind Leaks in Nord Stream Pipelines

David Boos September 28, 2022

A total of three leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines have been discovered within 24 hours, leading investigators to suspect sabotage. Officials’ two main theories are that either Ukraine or Russia is responsible for the leaks.

The Inkling’s Historic Pub “Left to Rot”

David Boos September 27, 2022

An organization dedicated to keeping pubs from closing has stepped up to save the Eagle and the Child. Campaign for Real Ale, or CAMRA, has called on the pub’s owners, St. John’s College, to account for its neglect.

EU Considers New Sanctions Against Russia

David Boos September 24, 2022

Following Vladimir Putin’s announcement of partial mobilization, leading European politicians have renewed their call for more sanctions. Only Viktor Orbán pleads for a removal of sanctions, as he claims they have hurt Europe more than Russia.

Von Der Leyen Threatens Italy Prior to Election

David Boos September 24, 2022

With Giorgia Meloni expected to win Sunday’s election in Italy, Ursula von der Leyen has hinted at possible reprisals: “If things go in a difficult direction, we have the tools.” Italians fume.