Are we again seeing ‘mass formation’ neuroses in Europe over Palestine?
I could understand people tearing down “pro-Israel” posters that proclaimed the entire population of Gaza are terrorists.
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Latvia legalises same-sex partnerships, but denies them adoption rights
Latvia's parliament has narrowly voted to allow same-sex civil partnerships.
Former French foreign ministry official caught tearing down posters of children kidnapped by Hamas
A former French foreign ministry employee has been filmed tearing down posters of children kidnapped by Hamas, including several French citizens.
Are we all Germans now? The ARC conference suggests European conservatism is pushing aside the Anglo-American tradition
The philosopher Leo Strauss once wondered if a country can lose a war militarily and still win it spiritually, meaning that while its arms could not overcome the…
Erasing Anne Frank: What the renaming of a German childcare centre tells us about the state of European politics
The silencing of history is a problem that we have become very used to in the UK.
Just Stop Oil switches to hammers to attack London art
Radical environmentalists of Just Stop Oil have begun attacking famous artworks with hammers.
Is the Kremlin deliberately stoking anti-Israel sentiment in Western Europe?
In the streets of London, hundred thousand-strong mobs bay for Jewish blood under cover of “humanitarian concern” for Hamas-held Gaza.
German nursery named after Anne Frank changes name to be ‘more diverse’
A children's daycare centre in eastern Germany named after Anne Frank wants to change its name, citing openness and diversity.
Poland’s new parliamentary majority mulls outlawing criticism of LGBT community
Amending Poland's penal code to ban criticism of the LGBT community is among measures the new government coalition is discussing.
Cancel culture has now reached Poland — the EU machine can relax and celebrate
The astounding appeal appeared in the pages of Poland's largest daily newspaper.
Germany bans Hamas and affiliate Samidoun
German interior minister Nancy Faeser has imposed a ban on Hamas and affiliate organisation Samidoun.
France reports worrying surge in anti-Semitism
France is experiencing a surge in anti-Semitism following the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel.
Pro-Palestinian activists let loose mice inside UK McDonald’s outlets
A group of pro-Palestinian activists in the UK let loose mice painted in the colours of the Palestinian flag in several crowded McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham.
Is Jewish life coming to an end in Western Europe?
Future historians will marvel at the fact that the ideology of multiculturalism has accomplished what even Nazism could not: Ending Jewish life in Western Europe.
Russia tightens security in Caucasus after anti-Israeli airport riot
By Andrew Osborn Oct 31 (Reuters)
France’s Senate approves ban on ‘inclusive writing’
France's Senate yesterday voted to ban excessive "inclusive writing". Senators argue it changes the French language, while making legal texts hard to understand.
German minister denounces Greta Thunberg’s ‘unspeakable’ pro-Palestinian statements
Greta Thunberg's pro-Palestinian statements after the terror attacks in Israel are "unspeakable", says a German Green party minister.
TikTok, Youtube contribute to minority gang violence in Ireland, say security sources
TikTok and YouTube are contributing to minority gang violence in Ireland, security sources in the country claim.
Israel and the Left: Why progressive opinion turned on the Jewish state
In the history of modern Israel, after the 1896 publication of Der Judenstaat by Theodor Herzl, the Balfour declaration of November 2 1917 is traditionally seen…
Belgian beer giant turns to UFC after transgender backlash hammers sales
Belgian brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev NV is trying to win back Conservatives by cosying-up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a major multi-year…
‘Kristallnacht’ event in the Netherlands cancelled amid Palestine-Israel concerns
A silent march through Groningen in the Netherlands to remember "Kristallnacht" will not be held this year amid concerns regarding the Palestine-Israel situation…
The Polish culture war is only just beginning: The liberal elite will attempt to remake the nation in the West’s identikit progressive image
Like every post-election honeymoon, this one too is full of triumphalism, reckoning with the past and cancelling programmes of predecessors.
Macron government accuses opposition of ‘anti-Semitism’ amid Israel conflict
A spokesman for Emmanuel Macron’s French Government has accused members of opposition parties on both the Left and Right of anti-Semitism.
French education minister wants radicalised pupils removed from schools
Following the murderous terrorist knife attack at a school Arras, Northern France, by a radicalised former pupil of Chechen origin, National Education Minister Gabriel…
Italian PM Meloni dumps partner after comments to other women are aired
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has ended her long-term relationship with Andrea Giambruno over comments he made that were broadcast on Italian TV.
Amsterdam sex workers protest against planned relocation of red-light district
Sex workers in Amsterdam are protesting against the planned relocation of the city's famous red-light district to an out-of-town "erotic centre".
Irish Government’s anti-meat tweet deleted amid farmers’ outrage
A tweet encouraging the public in Ireland not to eat meat was axed by a state agency of the Irish Government after a backlash from farming organisations in the country.
Left-wing councillors snub Rotterdam vote on condemning hatred of Jews
A number of council members left a Rotterdam municipal council meeting when a vote was tabled on the condemnation of hatred against Jews.
Pro-Palestine protests erupt across Europe amid ‘day of jihad’
Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across Europe amid calls from Islamic militants for a worldwide "day of jihad".
Monarchy is outdated, says Belgium’s Prince Laurent
Prince Laurent of Belgium, brother of current King Philippe, said in an interview that the monarchy is a "medieval institution".