‘Brothers Alike’ Again but How Much Can Hungary Learn from Poland’s Experience?
On his way to rolling back illiberal rule, Hungary’s newly elected leader has found an ally in a veteran of European politics – Donald Tusk. But how transferable is the…
Realignment on the Right: Nawrocki’s Presidency is Recalibrating Polish Politics
A year since the election of political novice Karol Nawrocki, his presidency has unfolded against the backdrop of a shakeup of Poland’s political landscape, signalling a generational change and a…
Who’s Afraid of Rosa Luxemburg? Poland’s Right Exploits History for Own Ends
A fight over a plaque on a building in Zamosc where murdered political activist Rosa Luxemburg was said to have been born shows how the past is being weaponised by…
Poland’s President Vetoes EU Defence Loan Plan, Escalating Clash with Govt
Nawrocki’s veto has left the financing of one of Europe’s most ambitious military build-ups tied to the next move in Poland’s institutional standoff. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Democracy Digest: Poland’s PiS Names Hardliner as PM Candidate to Shore Up Right
Elsewhere, Hungary and Slovakia see fallout from surging fuel prices; extremist Slovak activist convicted; Czech Television presenter quits over fears about editorial independence; and Orban shelved major plan to overhaul…
Democracy Digest: Poland in Talks with France on European Nuclear Deterrence
Elsewhere, Hungary’s foreign minister meets Putin just 5 weeks before election; Slovakia’s police inspectorate detains several officers linked to former anti-corruption agency; and Czech PM and far-right ally avoid having…
Democracy Digest: Hungary, Slovakia Step Up Pressure on Ukraine Over Oil Supplies
Elsewhere, Poland’s political cohabitation under strain as institutional clashes meet coalition fragility; Czech lower house to debate lifting parliamentary immunity of Babis and Okamura; Slovak coalition is working on changes…
Democracy Digest: Orban Goes to Washington and Receives Trump’s Endorsement
Elsewhere, Slovakia and Hungary blame Ukraine for lack of oil through pipeline apparently bombed by Russia; Polish bishop becomes first to stand trial over alleged failure to report sexual abuse;…
Democracy Digest: Brussels Takes Hungary, Slovakia to Task
Elsewhere, Slovakia’s top court suspends part of amendment to the Criminal Code; Rubio to visit Slovakia then Hungary; Czech PM inclined to back ban on social media for under 15s;…
Democracy Digest: Poland to Probe Possible Epstein Links to Russian Intelligence
Elsewhere, Hungary government pushes Budapest to brink of bankruptcy; reports suggest Czech PM’s conflicts of interest not quite resolved; Tusk makes Ukraine trip in show of Polish support; and Slovak…