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MEP warns of 'reverse colonisation' in Europe

A Croatian MEP warns that Muslim countries are funding mosques across Europe, describing the activity as a form of 'reverse colonisation'.

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Croatian MEP Stjepo Bartulica has raised concerns about the funding of Islamic centers in Europe by Muslim-majority countries, citing the example of a new Islamic centre in Rijeka, Croatia, fully funded by the government of Qatar. Bartulica described this pattern of funding as a deliberate strategy, labeling it 'reverse colonisation'. The comments highlight ongoing political debates in Europe about foreign influence, religious institutions, and cultural identity.
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