Democracy in Central, Southeast Europe Is Still in Decline: Report
Liberties’ 2026 report identified Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia as five ‘Dismantlers’ in the EU that are actively undermining the rule of law. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Democracy Digest: ‘Hungary’s Watergate’ as Intelligence Operation Alleged Against Opposition
Elsewhere, Brussels clears way for prosecution of Polish far-right MEP; scandal-tainted Kezmarok mayor accuses Slovak coalition of smear campaign; Czech authorities investigate attack on defence company warehouse as terrorism. KAYNAK:…
Democracy Digest: Orban Refuses to Budge on EU Loan to Ukraine
Elsewhere, will JD Vance make an appearance in Budapest? Slovakia’s Arts Fund to withdraw funding for independent cultural centres; Polish government and opposition clash over EU carbon market; and Prague…
Hungary’s Election Campaign: From Russia with Love
Evidence of Russian interference in Hungary’s election is growing. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
A Tale of Two Rallies: Orban and Magyar Square Off in Hungarian Capital
The ruling Fidesz and challenger Tisza parties both held gatherings in Budapest on Sunday to mark Hungary’s national day. The two events constituted an important trial of strength ahead of…
Poland’s Military Boom Is Running on Borrowed Money – and Borrowed Time
Poland is financing the “strongest land army in Europe” on debt, shrinking personnel and a repayment schedule that collides with the very years NATO expects the threat from Russia to…
Slovenian Campaigner Hails ‘Historic’ Advance for Abortion Rights in Europe
Nika Kovac, head of a campaign for safe and free abortion in the EU, tells BIRN that European Commission approval for funding pregnancy terminations abroad for women who can’t access…
Kosovo in 2026: Internal Stability Needed Amid Changing Global Order
Vetevendosje’s recent election win might end Kosovo’s political gridlock but the country must step up reforms and adapt to a more turbulent world, experts warn. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Why Is Hungary Granting Political Asylum to Former Polish Ministers?
The Hungarian government is likely trying to curry favour with Poland’s PiS party by granting asylum to former government figures facing trial at home. But a change of government in…
Avusturya’da Rot-Weiß-Rot Karta (Kırmızı-Beyaz-Kırmızı Kart) Kimler Sahip?
Ancak güncel veriler, bu kartın genel oturum izinleri içinde hâlâ nispeten küçük bir paya sahip olduğunu gösteriyor. Buna rağmen dikkat çeken bir detay var: Rot-Weiß-Rot Kartı sahipleri arasında Çin vatandaşları,…