Slovak government collapses as political infighting takes hold
Bratislava, Slovakia – After a little less than two years of rule, the Slovak government led by Prime Minister EduardContinue Reading
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High-stakes Czech presidential campaign locked in three-way Mexican standoff
Prague, Czech Republic – A month ago, 21 candidates ambitioned to run for the Prague Castle. On November 28, theContinue Reading
Jailed Kremlin critic wins Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Prague, Czech Republic – Imprisoned Russian opposition figure and vocal Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza won the 2022 Václav Havel HumanContinue Reading
What is Hungary pledging to do to tackle corruption?
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s deal with the Commission was welcomed by Fidesz and opposed by its critics. However, there areContinue Reading
Why is Andrej Babiš under investigation in France?
Prague, Czech Republic – French prosecutors have opened an investigation into former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš for suspected moneyContinue Reading
Hungarians gear up for unpredictable general election
The final week of the campaign brought twists and turns, a Fidesz lead in the polls, and an emboldened Opposition.Continue Reading
Márki-Zay and the opposition parties: Hungary’s uneasy alliance
Budapest, Hungary – Today I will take a look at several opinion pieces that have something worthwhile to say aboutContinue Reading
Hungary only EU country not invited to Biden’s Summit for Democracy
Budapest, Hungary – US President Joe Biden’s much-touted Summit for Democracy is one month away, and the guest list ofContinue Reading
A bad day for Orban: Babis loses the election and Kurz resigns
Budapest, Hungary – After spending the last few days on Hungarian domestic affairs, it is time to glance outside, whereContinue Reading
Czech PM Babis ambushed by own son in front of cameras
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) was ambushed yesterday by his own son at a publicContinue Reading
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