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Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows

A recent poll conducted in Switzerland between April 22nd and 23rd (2026) with 16,176 respondents showed that 52% were in favor of the upcoming referendum proposal to limit the Swiss population to 10 million people. 46%, on the other hand, were against the referendum and the remaining 2% gave no opinion. Previous polling in March showed only 45% in favor,… Read more »

Trump says US reviewing possible reduction of its troops in Germany

Trump stated recently that his administration was considering reducing the amount of US troops in Germany, and further stated that a decision regarding the matter would be made shortly. This statement comes following criticism of Germany’s Chancellor and the Chancellor’s previous criticism of the Trump administration’s failure to conclude the war in Iran. Ultimately, the news runs in line with… Read more »

Migrant Population in Greece doubles in Summer of 2018

Greek Migration Policy minister, Dimitris Vitsas, claims that the number of incoming refugees has doubled from the Summer of 2017 to the Summer of 2018. He also claims that this is the fault of the distribution centers that are in place in the immediate migration countries, such as itself and Italy. ”This has created a big problem in the reception… Read more »

What can be done to end terrorism in Europe?

Terrorism is not, as Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London said after the recent Westminster attack, “part and parcel of life in a big city.” Nor is it “part and parcel” of life in Europe. Or, at least, it shouldn’t be those things. Mr. Khan is attempting to normalize attacks such as yesterday’s Paris shootings, with good intentions in mind. It… Read more »