Month: April 2026

Germany: Migrant Gang Sexually Abuses Minors

A group of German, Syrian, and Russian juveniles are at the center of a deepening investigation into the sexual abuse of two minors in the heart of Fürstenwalde.

With Friends Like These, Concerns Grow Over Hungary’s New PM

With Friends Like These, Concerns Grow Over Hungary’s New PM

Péter Magyar’s rise is being cheered by familiar international voices—raising questions about what his premiership will bring.

April 14, 2026
Austrian Proposal: ‘Integrate or Face Fines and Jail’

Austrian Proposal: ‘Integrate or Face Fines and Jail’

The Austrian government has drafted a law that would hit asylum seekers with heavy financial penalties or even imprisonment if they skip mandatory language and values courses.

April 14, 2026
Orbán Fighting On To Defend Hungary—Insists “The Work Begins Now”

Orbán Fighting On To Defend Hungary—Insists “The Work Begins Now”

Fidesz will “reorganise ourselves in the coming weeks,” before working towards success in the next election.

April 14, 2026
Pakistan Pushes U.S.–Iran Talks as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Pakistan Pushes U.S.–Iran Talks as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Failed talks and a new U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz raise the stakes as mediators race to prevent a wider escalation.

April 14, 2026
France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

The migrant suspect has been taken into custody and faces charges of animal cruelty—punishable by up to three years in prison—and a €45,000 fine.

April 14, 2026
Israel and Lebanon To Begin U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon To Begin U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a diplomatic session on Tuesday involving ambassadors from Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict.

April 14, 2026
EU to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel to Counter Chinese Imports

EU to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel to Counter Chinese Imports

Brussels trade chief says new 50% steel tariffs are vital for Europe’s strategic autonomy and industrial strength.

April 14, 2026
Von der Leyen Uses Orbán Defeat To Reopen Battle Against National Veto

Von der Leyen Uses Orbán Defeat To Reopen Battle Against National Veto

Less than 24 hours after the Hungarian election, the President of the European Commission called for using the “momentum” to eliminate the ability of member states to veto any decision they do not consider fair.

April 14, 2026
Meloni Condemns Trump’s Criticism of Leo XIV

Meloni Condemns Trump’s Criticism of Leo XIV

Italy’s PM says the pontiff, as head of the Catholic Church, has the right to speak out on matters of war and peace.

April 14, 2026
French Lawmakers Approve Bill to Simplify Return of Colonial-Era Art

French Lawmakers Approve Bill to Simplify Return of Colonial-Era Art

France still holds tens of thousands of colonial-era artefacts, prompting a new measure focusing on items acquired between 1815 and 1972.

April 14, 2026
Germany’s Authoritarian Liberals Have Gone Berserk

Germany’s Authoritarian Liberals Have Gone Berserk

Perfectly legal acts of political opposition to the establishment can lead an individual to suffer real, painful measures of state coercion.

April 14, 2026
Colonial Restitutions: Moral Illusion and Disarmament of Cultural Heritage

Colonial Restitutions: Moral Illusion and Disarmament of Cultural Heritage

France is becoming entangled in a misguided sense of repentance that is detrimental to cultural works and the preservation of heritage.

April 13, 2026