The Concept of a ‘Liberal Education’ Has a 2,500-Year-Old Past, But Does It Have a Future?
‘Politically, however, it is not impossible for a state to decide that it would be better, both for children and for the country, to give schools freedom to develop educational approaches that follow liberal education principles, whether within the state system or outside it, especially if evidence can be gathered to show the beneficial effects it is having.’
‘People’s trust in public institutions has been destroyed’ — An Interview with Iosefina Pascal
‘Romania is in a deep political, social, and economic crisis. The causes are manifold, but the chaos was installed when the presidential elections were cancelled while the people were voting.’
Germany Shaken by Another Migrant Terror Attack Days Before Election
With just ten days remaining until the most significant elections in Germany’s post-WWII history, the country has been struck by yet another terror attack committed by an Afghan migrant. According to police, the 24-year-old asylum seeker drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Munich, injuring at least 28 people. In response, Alternative für Deutschland’s Alice Weidel called for a ‘migration turnaround’.
Euthanasia: A Violation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
‘This is the case with respect for human dignity, the “right to life”, and the prohibition of eugenics. After the Second World War, states wanted to give these principles international legal force. They were formulated in particular in response to Aktion T4, the programme of euthanasia of thousands of disabled people under the Nazi regime in Germany.’
Trump Secures ‘Historic Trade Win’ as US, China Reach Tariff Deal
The United States and China have reached an agreement described by the White House as a ‘historic trade win’ for the American people, rolling back both tariffs and non-tariff barriers in bilateral trade. The deal, which will take effect on 14 May, will reduce tariffs on US products exported to China to 10 per cent, and on Chinese products entering the US to 30 per cent.
US Pride March Organizers Complain About Lack of Funding in the Trump Era
The Washington Post recently ran an article in which it details how LGBT pride march organizers in the United States are facing major gaps in their budgets for this year’s events, as corporate funding has significantly slowed under the second Trump administration.
How ‘Spy War’ Between Hungary and Ukraine Unfolded
A spy war has erupted between Hungary and Ukraine, with both countries expelling diplomats amid allegations of espionage and political subversion. At home, Hungarian officials now suspect the opposition’s actions—including a controversial leak by Péter Magyar—may be tied to Ukrainian intelligence efforts to destabilize Prime Minister Orbán’s government.
Polish MP Appeals to the Hungarian People: ‘Defend your country from Eurocrats!’
Polish MP Dariusz Matecki has issued an appeal to the Hungarian people, warning them not to fall victim to the same ‘Eurocratic’ takeover that destroyed Polish sovereignty. In an open letter posted on X, Matecki—currently facing politically charged prosecution in Poland—urged Hungarians to resist EU interference in the parliamentary elections in 2026.
The Memory of the 10th-Century Warring Hungarians in the West: The Case of St Rasso
‘Rasso (also known as Rath) comes from the world of legend, as the Bavarian leader who repeatedly defeated the Hungarians and who, at the end of his life, went on a pilgrimage and founded a monastery…his tomb became a popular pilgrimage site even without official canonization, with a register of miracles kept between 1444 and 1728 recording more than 12,000 miraculous healings.’
What to Make of Pope Leo XIV?
‘The name “Leo” is a name rooted in tradition. The first Pope Leo, St. Leo the Great, who reigned from 440 to 461, was a contemporary of St. Augustine of Hippo and is known for his zeal for the unity of the Church and orthodoxy, as well as his affirmation of the Petrine primacy and the restoration of ecclesiastical discipline.’
