Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
Independent legal experts say a corruption raid linked to Hungary’s Fidesz party followed proper judicial procedure, dismissing political claims of rule-of-law violations as unfounded.
As blazes scorch French countryside, Marine Le Pen’s party is framing the crisis as proof of state failure — turning natural disaster into electoral opportunity.
As Romania’s political crisis deepens and snap elections become increasingly likely, hard-right AUR leader George Simion is positioning himself to capitalise on widespread voter frustration with the country’s mainstream parties.
Britain’s new prime minister held a warm first meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and pledged an early visit to Kyiv, signalling strong continuity in London’s support for Ukraine.
Poland’s left-wing Green movement is rethinking its strategy after Andy Burnham’s Labour surge begins drawing progressive voters away from smaller populist formations, reshaping competition on the European left.
An alleged Islamist attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade has reignited debate in Germany over LGBTQ+ safety, religious extremism, and the values underpinning open democratic society.
FDP leader Wolfgang Kubicki has called Islamism a growing threat to German freedoms after a violent attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade, sparking renewed debate about extremism, security, and liberal democratic values.
The Trump administration has ordered temporary warning signs to be placed outside the National Museum of American History, flagging exhibits it deems historically inaccurate — a move critics say threatens the independence of the Smithsonian Institution.
A Canadian national of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicion of spying for a foreign power, raising fresh concerns about security vetting procedures at the alliance.
Budapest’s carefully cultivated ties with America’s nationalist right are under strain following electoral setbacks, raising questions about the durability of a partnership that once seemed mutually reinforcing.