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Did Angela Merkel work for the Stasi?

The extraordinary and persistent protection afforded to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Stasi-related files raises legitimate and troubling questions. A democracy that shields its powerful from the truth ceases to be a democracy and returns to an age of suspicion – the very hallmark of the Stasi.

Hollywood’s visions of the future

When the left’s fantasies of saving illegal immigrants and waging “armed revolution” against an imaginary white supremacy completely derail, the result is the film One Battle After Another. It won six Oscars in 2026, including Best Picture and Best Director, having originally been nominated for thirteen. This says much about where Hollywood stands today — and why so many films flop at the box office.

Geopolitical capitulation? The US–Iran memorandum of understanding

Almost overnight, the Iranian regime has gone from being portrayed as a band of extremists to being treated as rational partners for peace. Trump, who originally initiated military action against Iran—albeit only after the IDF had fought alone for twelve days—now paradoxically argues that the Iranian regime has a legitimate right to possess missiles on the same basis as other states.

Corruption the Norwegian way: Child welfare, judicial power, and media silence

The Norwegian public sphere is today sustained by a group of independent individuals across various fields of expertise. The child welfare service (Barnevernet) is one of them. The child welfare service lies at the heart of legal protection in this country. How many mainstream media outlets have covered the extensive report on the sexual torture of 250,000 British “vulnerable” girls? One of the dissenters is Elin P. Gregusson.

A theological explanation of Islamic antisemitism

Modern antisemitism in parts of the Islamic world is linked to Muhammad’s conflict with Jewish tribes, negative portrayals of Jews in Islamic texts, and the enduring theological significance of those events. Israel’s military, economic, and technological success is viewed by some as challenging Islamic claims of religious and civilisational superiority.

The West’s appeasement of Iran’s terror regime – Cause for concern?

A new instance of the normalisation of Islamist terrorism in Europe occurred last Wednesday, when extremist activists carried out a provocation in the heart of London. On Wednesday evening, they unveiled a statue of the convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti in Parliament Square, next to the statue of Nelson Mandela.

Norway at risk

The Labour Party (Ap) and the other socialist parties, together with NRK and TV 2, are now willing to sacrifice Norway’s freedom and independence on the altar of retaining governmental power in Norway. In addition, they are doing everything within their power to “keep a lid on it”, so that this debate is not brought into the public sphere.

Where was the Children’s Ombudsman when ideology replaced biology?

Children’s Ombudsman Mina Gerhardsen recently gave school principals a “clear recommendation”: “Fly the rainbow flag.” She claims that displaying flags and logos shows children that “someone is on their side” in a tough global debate. Norway already has one flag that includes everyone.

Why was praise for 7 October accepted while other speech was punished?

NTNU’s treatment of me was markedly different from its treatment of Bassam Hussein. The rector’s fine words that “freedom of expression is a non-negotiable principle” are plainly inconsistent with NTNU’s actual practice, of which I became a victim.

Will Europe become a historical museum?

If the USA disappears as a security guarantor, Europe will struggle to become militarily powerful. With weak public finances destroyed by climate policy, aging native populations, and many immigrants with questionable loyalty, Europe will become weak. However, European tourist attractions will remain interesting to the rest of the world.