The victory of the right-wing candidate George Simion in the first round of Romania’s rerun presidential election has been celebrated by some on the right as a populist victory. By this account, the EU- and NATO-aligned forces that overturned the country’s previous election in November have failed to turn back the growing backlash against the establishment. But a deeper analysis suggests a more complex and troubling picture.
Corruption
Al Jazeera: Cyprus officials implicated in plan to sell passport to criminals
Why is EU mainstream media doing these sorts of investigation about corruption in the EU? Read here
EU politics
Fidaa Al Zaanin: Germany Believes in Free Speech, but Not for Palestinians
This month, Palestinians mark the Nakba, the wave of ethnic cleansing that began their decades of displacement. But in Germany, trumped-up antisemitism allegations are being used to suppress the commemorations — showing that speech isn’t […]
Climate Crisis
Energy Monitor: Carbon-neutral LNG: Transition fuel or greenwashing?
Shipments of carbon-neutral LNG have been on the rise in recent months, prompting accusations of greenwashing and misleading claims. Read here Photo: Wolfgang Meinhart, Hamburg This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike […]
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