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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 38 MIN

Child access to trans ideology: The EU’s new “right"

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The European Court of Justice has issued a first-of-its-kind ruling against Hungary, declaring its child-protection laws in breach of “fundamental EU values”. Celebrated in Brussels as progress, it raises a more troubling question: has the Court just claimed the power to define Europe’s moral compas? In this episode, Jacob Reynolds, Richard Schenk, and special guest Stephen Bartulica MEP break down the ECJ’s judicial activism, the "pro-Russia" panic over the Bulgarian elections, and the mass amnesty plans in Spain that threaten the stability of the Schengen area. Inside this Episode: The ECJ’s Judicial Coup: We dissect the long-awaited ruling against Hungary’s child protection laws. This isn't just about social policy, but a fundamental shift in power where unelected judges, rather than national parliaments decide what "European values" mean. The Bulgarian "Panic": Following a period of intense political instability, Bulgaria has elected a leader the EU brands as "pro-Russian". We look past the labels to see a pragmatic pushback against the Brussels elite that prioritize moral posturing over the day-to-day economic interests of citizens. Spain’s Mass Amnesty Madness: Pedro Sanchez’s government has moved to legalize up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. In this discussion we oversee how radical identity politics is replacing traditional social democracy and what this means for the future of European borders. Digital Tyranny & Age Verification: The EU is pushing new infrastructure under the guise of child protection. We expose the "sinister strategy" behind these tools: a centralized system designed to control the narrative, censor dissent, and marginalize conservative voices on social media.00:00 Intro02:22 The ECJ’s Attack on Hungary09:21 Bulgaria’s Election: Pragmation vs. Posturing14:55 Two-Speed Europe: The Integration Trap20:52 The Age Verification App: Control or Protection?33:05 Spain’s Amnesty: A Disaster for EuropeFollow MCC Brussels on social media:https://twitter.com/MCC_Brusselshttps://facebook.com/MCCBrusselshttps://linkedin.com/company/mcc-brussels/website:https://brussels.mcc.hu

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The European Court of Justice has issued a first-of-its-kind ruling against Hungary, declaring its child-protection laws in breach of “fundamental EU values”. Celebrated in Brussels as progress, it raises a more troubling question: has the Court just claimed the power to define Europe’s moral compas? In this episode, Jacob Reynolds, Richard Schenk, and special guest Stephen Bartulica MEP break down the ECJ’s judicial activism, the "pro-Russia" panic over the Bulgarian elections, and th...

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