Old guard and new faces… who’s who in Orbán’s new cabinet?
Hungary’s new government includes a returning Europhile, a remaining Russophile, and a new Sinophile alongside some familiar faces. The oldContinue Reading
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Czech Republic replaces Russia on UN Human Rights Council
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic will join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in replacement of Russia,Continue Reading
What’s next for Hungary?
After a heavy defeat, the opposition turns to infighting and ponders what to do. Meanwhile, Fidesz’s intelligentsia debates whether theContinue Reading
The Polish Institute of National Remembrance, or the danger of politicising history
Krakow, Poland – In 1998, the Polish Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) was created, in their own words, to “popularizeContinue Reading
Hungary is “authoritarian regime”, says Obama
Budapest, Hungary – Former US President Barack Obama has described Hungary as an “authoritarian regime” alongside the likes of China,Continue Reading
Czech Republic hopes to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has submitted an application to replace Russia on the United Nations Human RightsContinue Reading
How the Hungarian Opposition’s disastrous night unfolded
Fidesz won its greatest ever majority, while the Opposition only gained seats in Budapest. Far-right Mi Hazánk also got inContinue 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
Opinion: Hungary’s election won’t be the endgame both sides want it to be
Both the United Opposition and Fidesz will portray April’s general election as the final decisive battle for their cause. BothContinue Reading
European youth activists join forces in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – Young activists from all over Europe gathered in Budapest last week to discuss the future of activismContinue Reading
Meet Lakmusz, the fact-checking squad debunking fake news in Hungary
The European Lab forum is heading to Budapest this weekend for a one-day event dedicated to European youth and theContinue Reading
“De-Westernizing” Europeanness with European Lab Budapest
The European Lab forum is heading to Budapest next month for a one-day event dedicated to European youth and theContinue Reading
Poland starts construction of Belarus border wall
Warsaw, Poland – Work began this week on the construction of a new wall along Poland’s eastern border aimed atContinue Reading
Hungary’s united opposition finally gets going, but how far can they go?
In the months after the euphoric primaries, Hungary’s opposition parties were widely criticised for disappearing from the public eye. InContinue Reading
Orban’s “solidarity” with Kazakh leader sparks sharp rebuke in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s public support for embattled Kazakh President Tokayev was slammed by oneContinue Reading
Donald Trump endorses PM Orban for reelection
Budapest, Hungary – Former US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the 2022 parliamentary electionsContinue Reading
Czech Republic: Zeman backs Babis for presidential run
Prague, Czech Republic – Milos Zeman backed former Prime Minister Andrej Babis to replace him as Czech President in 2023.Continue Reading
New book explores legacy of Vaclav Havel through series of exclusive interviews
Prague, Czech Republic – A new bilingual book, published in both Italian and English, looks at the legacy of CzechContinue Reading
Snubbed Hungary vetoes EU presence at Biden’s Democracy Summit
Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban will block the EU from being an official participantContinue Reading
Future Czech EU Minister expresses “growing concern” at situation in Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic – Mikulas Bek, the nominee for the post of Minister for European Affairs in the incoming CzechContinue Reading