Spain: Law on Citizenship for Sephardic Jews Ends in Failure
A piece of much-heralded legislation to grant Spanish citizenship to up to 3.5 million descendants of Jews expelled from the country in 1492 is about to end in failure.
Germany’s Pro-Iran, Anti-Israel Foreign Policy
A senior German diplomat appointed to head an EU barter system that would enable European companies to sidestep U.S. sanctions on Iran stepped down after giving an interview in which he criticized the existence of Israel and praised Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
Turkey Threatens to Reignite European Migrant Crisis
Turkey has threatened to re-open the floodgates of mass migration to Europe unless Turkish nationals are granted visa-free travel to the European Union.
European Union: A Massive Expansion of Top-Down Powers
Former German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has been narrowly confirmed as the next President of the European Commission, the powerful administrative arm of the European Union.
Iran’s Growing Role in Yemen
The ongoing war in Yemen has increased the Houthis dependence on weapons and financial support from Iran, whose position in Yemen is stronger than ever.
Europe: The Islamization of Christmas
This year’s Christmas season has been marked by Islam-related controversies in nearly every European country.
Austria: New Government to Resist “Islamization”
Austria is poised to become the vanguard of Western Europe’s resistance to mass migration from the Muslim world.
“Czech Donald Trump” Wins Landslide Victory
Populist tycoon Andrej Babis and his Eurosceptic political party have won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election.
Germans Debate Muslim Public Holidays
An off-the-cuff proposal by German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière to introduce Muslim public holidays has sparked a furious debate over the role of Islam in Germany.
Austria: Integration Law Goes Into Effect
A groundbreaking new law regulating the integration of immigrants has gone into effect in Austria.
Europe: Migrant Crisis Reaches Spain
Spain is on track to overtake Greece as the second-biggest gateway for migrants entering Europe by sea.
Europe: Burkini War Continues
The debate continues over Islamic dress codes in France and other secular European states.
