The Valladolid Debate and the Moral Limits of Power

‘Rome did not pause its conquests to question the justice of its dominion. Nor did the British Empire convene theological disputations on the rights of colonized peoples at the height of its expansion. Yet Spain did.’

Trends in Asylum Applications in the EU

‘Looking at trends over the past decade, the migratory pressure on the European Union has been closely linked to global political and health events, which have directly shaped the trend in the number of first-time asylum applications.’

Collapse of the Left–Right Paradigm

‘Instead of treating falsehood as falsehood, we pretend it is just one more opinion deserving of recognition and debate. In doing so, we open the door to insanity, allowing it to metastatize and masquerade as ideology.’

EU Unblocks €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Adds Russia Sanctions Amidst Energy Crisis

Without outgoing Viktor Orbán of Hungary and with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in attendance at the EU Summit in Cyprus, the EU is expected to approve its €90 billion loan package to Ukraine and impose a 20th sanctions package on Russia. However, the most pressing issue will be the energy crisis on the Old Continent, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the US–Iran conflict.

European Commission headquarters lit up in the colours of the rainbow flag to support International Day Against LGBT in Brussels, Belgium on May 16, 2020

Orbán Slams CJEU Ruling on Hungary’s Child Protection Law

Viktor Orbán condemned the European Court of Justice ruling against Hungary’s child protection law, warning of a ‘Brusselian steamroller’ targeting national policies. The decision, widely welcomed in Brussels, triggered strong backlash from right-wing figures, who described it as ideological overreach and an attack on traditional values.

Nigerian Migrant Eats Stray Cat in Italy

A Nigerian migrant in Sarzana, Italy, was arrested last week for setting fire to and eating a stray cat. The incident garnered significant attention in the United States, due to its resemblance to claims made by President Trump in his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.

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