Croatia To Reintroduce Military Conscription for Young Men Young Croatian men will be required to serve two months in the armed forces under new legislation backed by the president. TEC News June 5, 2025
Left-wing German MP Expelled From Bundestag Over ‘Palestine’ Shirt During the ordeal, a woman in the visitors’ gallery shouted slogans such as “Free Palestine” and “Blood on your hands.” Javier Villamor June 5, 2025
Bye-bye Pornhub! Large Porn Sites Leave France Protesting Minor Protection Measures Major players in the industry plan to protest against the French government’s intention to restrict minors’ access to pornography. Hélène de Lauzun June 5, 2025
“A million euros a day fine is an investment in our security”—Hungarian MEP András László “History will judge this Commission and the pro-migration politicians harshly. Until that day comes, we’ll continue defending our citizens.” Javier Villamor June 5, 2025
Echoes of WWII: Cologne Evacuated After Bombs Unearthed Builders found three unexploded bombs on a construction site in the city, which experienced devastating bombings during the Second World War. Zolta Győri June 4, 2025
Czech Republic To Build Two New Nuclear Reactors After months of legal hurdles, the Czech Republic got the green light in its priority project to build more reactors to phase out coal power. Zolta Győri June 4, 2025
Enlargement Commissioner: Ukraine Should Be Part of EU by 2029 Brussels is reportedly considering an “alternative” mechanism aimed at sidelining vetoes like Hungary’s. Zolta Győri June 4, 2025
EU Opens Door for Ukrainian Refugees To Stay After War Is Over With over 4 million Ukrainians enjoying benefits in the EU, it is hard to know how many would return to their destroyed home country. Zolta Győri June 4, 2025
The Charlemagne Prize: A Symbol of Elite Defensiveness The prize, this year awarded to Commission President von der Leyen, has functioned as propaganda accompanied by public disputes for years. Sabine Beppler-Spahl June 4, 2025
One Million Muslims in Germany ‘at Risk of Radicalization’ A major study finds that nearly 20% of Muslim migrants show hostility toward the West—and many support violence in response to perceived injustice. TEC News June 4, 2025
