Tag: protests

I WANT A SON NOT A MEDAL

Protests are taking place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The slogans and placards are most often related to the war. Some are asking questions about corruption in the army, others demand leave and demobilization for relatives who have been on the front line for almost two years. It comes […]

Cooperation between the right and the far right is advancing in Europe

In October last year, an executive made up of conservative parties took office in Sweden with the external support of an anti-globalist nationalist far-right party. In Italy, another patriotic government of the conservative right led by Giorgia Meloni was elected with conservatives sitting in the executive. In June, a coalition government was also formed in Finland that includes what liberal media calls ‘extreme right-wingers’ in ministerial posts. Polls point to a coalition of the popular right and far right as a likely coalition in the next Spanish government, and it is already a reality in several of the country’s autonomous regions. The leader of the Spanish Popular Party said in an interview with the newspaper El Mundo that ‘it would be good for the EU if Meloni ended up in the EPP’ (European People’s Party).

71% of French back reduction in immigration 78% want financial sanctions on rioters’ parents

75% of respondents also want to strip rioters with dual nationality of their French citizenship. Following a week of rioting and looting across several French cities, the majority of French citizens want stricter migration controls and sanctions against the families of those who participated in the vandalism, a poll conducted by Odoxa-Backbone Consulting for Le Figaro newspaper revealed.

Wake-up call for the United States as Politicians warn French riot scenario could be repeated in the US

The riots in France made American politicians worry. Many blame the European open border policy for what is happening and are confident that a similar scenario threatens the United States if the Biden regime continues its irresponsible approach to controlling its own borders, writes Newsweek. ‘It will be state-sanctioned terrorism that has never happened before.’

Far-right parties make a comeback in Greece as ultra-conservatives sweep back to power

A little-known political party endorsed by a jailed former politician won seats in Greece’s next parliament in an election, signalling a political comeback for the far right of Greece – and Europe. The Spartans party was backed by Ilias Kasidiaris is serving 13 years in prison for membership of a party the leftist government deemed illegal and criminal organisation as a former leading member of Golden Dawn – a political party of ultra-right conservative origins.

You can shove your coronation up your arse

Liverpool fans boo national anthem on coronation day: The club played ‘God Save the King’ at the Premier League’s request, but knew the crowd would react poorly. Liverpool fans loudly booed the national anthem ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday, drowning out ‘God Save the King’ with chants of ’Liverpool.’ While the UK celebrated the coronation of King Charles III, Liverpool fans have been vocal about their disrespect for the monarchy.