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POPULIST PVV Surge: Historic Gains in European Parliament

07 June 2024 — The Party for Freedom (PVV) is set to secure at least seven seats in the European Parliament, according to exit polls. This marks a significant gain from zero seats in 2019. Ipsos estimates show this as the largest gain for any Dutch party and a historic high for PVV.

Despite this success, the Green Left and Labour Party alliance is predicted to win eight seats, one fewer than their combined total in 2019. Geert Wilders expressed optimism about potentially gaining an additional seat when official results are released. He stated, “We have never had seven seats before… We are by far the biggest winner.”

Wilders believes this result signals a broader trend across Europe against mass migration policies. He said that Eurosceptical voices will grow stronger within the European Parliament, sending a clear message to Brussels elites.

Tom Van Grieken of Belgium’s Vlaams Belang echoed Wilders’ sentiment, calling it a “very hopeful signal” for similar parties across Europe. He noted that what happened in the Netherlands could also happen in Flanders on Sunday.

CYBERATTACKS Unleash CHAOS on UK Parliament: Lawmakers’ Privacy Invaded

07 April 2024 — Conservative MP Luke Evans was hit by a cyberattack, receiving unwanted explicit messages. He described the attack as “cyber flashing and malicious communications.” Another member of Parliament, William Wragg, was tricked into giving out colleagues’ contact details after being approached on a dating app.

This is part of a wider phishing scam targeting politicians, their teams, and journalists. The attackers send flirty messages to get personal details. This method is called “spear phishing,” because it aims at specific people or groups.

The news outlet Politico revealed that several MPs and political figures got messages from someone pretending to be someone else. The scammers used fake profiles with names like “Charlie” or “Abi” to trick their victims.

These incidents show big security weaknesses in how British lawmakers communicate. There are growing worries about how well their sensitive information is protected against these threats.

Theresa May’s SHOCKING Exit: Former British PM Bids Farewell to Parliament

11 March 2024 — Former British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced her plans to resign as a Member of Parliament. This surprising revelation precedes an anticipated election later this year, signifying the conclusion of her 27-year long parliamentary journey.

May, who navigated Britain through the turbulent Brexit era, pointed out her escalating involvement in combating human trafficking and modern slavery as reasons for stepping down. She voiced apprehensions about not being able to cater to her Maidenhead constituents in the quality they deserve.

Her tenure was characterized by Brexit-induced hurdles and tense relations with then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite these obstacles, she continued serving as a backbench legislator after her premiership while three Conservative successors dealt with the repercussions of Brexit.

Renowned for sporadically critiquing her more populist successors like Boris Johnson, May’s exit will undeniably create a gap in both the Conservative party and British politics.

GREECE on the BRINK: Orthodox Nation Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Despite Church Opposition

15 February 2024 — In a historic move, Greece’s parliament is on the verge of voting in favor of legalizing same-sex civil marriage. This would be an unprecedented step for an Orthodox Christian nation, and it comes amidst strong opposition from the influential Greek Church.

The bill was drafted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ center-right government and has garnered support from four left-wing parties, including main opposition Syriza. The backing from these parties secures 243 votes in the 300-seat parliament, virtually guaranteeing its passage despite expected abstentions and opposition votes.

State Minister Akis Skertsos highlighted that most Greeks already accept same-sex marriages. He asserted that societal change has outpaced legislative action and does not require parliamentary approval to validate it.

UK Gives Greece the COLD SHOULDER Over Ancient Sculptures Dispute

29 November 2023 — Britain and Greece have been at odds for years over where some of the finest ancient Greek sculptures should reside. These masterpieces have been showcased in London for more than two centuries. The disagreement reached a new peak when UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unexpectedly called off a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

This abrupt cancellation came after Mitsotakis used British television to reiterate his demand for the return of these 2,500-year-old works of art. The sculptures in question were crafted between 447-432 B.C., serving as decorations for the renowned Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, Athens’ protective deity.

Although these pieces endured through wars, earthquakes, invasions and religious shifts in the temple over thousands of years, many were lost when Venetians besieged and destroyed the Parthenon in 1687.

The dispute over this cultural heritage is one of the most challenging unresolved issues globally. As diplomatic efforts falter and tensions rise between Britain and Greece, it’s unclear what measures will be taken next in this ongoing struggle over historical artifacts.

UK Parliament SHUNS Cease-Fire Call Amid Israel-Hamas CONFLICT: A Blow to Labour Party Unity

16 November 2023 — The UK House of Commons has recently dismissed a proposed amendment that urged the government to demand a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Scottish National Party presented this amendment, but it was turned down by 290 Parliament members, while only 183 voted in favor.

This decision is perceived as a significant blow to Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party. Despite his efforts to display unity within his party ahead of next year’s national election, fifty-six members from his own party backed the amendment.

Following this setback, Starmer expressed disappointment over his colleagues’ lack of support for his stance. He said, “I wanted my position on this matter to be clear and consistent,” after the vote.