Is free speech welcome in Europe?

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Is free speech welcome in Europe?

David Thunder

Apr 20, 2024

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In this video, you will find my reflection, in 5 minutes, on the significance of three mayors’ attempts to shut down a conservative conference in Brussels this week. Click here to share this video on Twitter/X, and help me get the word out about this critical free speech victory for Europe.

For my latest post on this matter, see below:

Belgium's Highest Court Rules that Leftist Mayor's Attempt to Shut Down NatCon Conference is Unconstitutional

David Thunder

Apr 18

Belgium's Highest Court Rules that Leftist Mayor's Attempt to Shut Down NatCon Conference is Unconstitutional

As Nigel Farage took to the stage on Tuesday in the Claridge in Brussels, a large contingent of police officers could be seen milling around the venue with an order to close the event, on the grounds that it was “creating a public disturbance.” Emir Kir, the mayor of

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