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
The Left in Central Europe: A Wrong Turn
Across the region, the political left is struggling for survival and relevance, but small pockets of potential remain. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Amid the Iran War, How Can Europe Cap Oil Prices?
The war in the Middle East is turning into a global oil crisis and fuel costs in Europe are escalating - sending governments scrambling to find solutions. 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:…
Hungarian Far-Right Recruitment in Serbia’s Vojvodina: Not Going to Plan
A declining, ageing, politically divided ethnic Hungarian community in the Serbian region is complicating efforts by Hungary’s extreme right to recruit there. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
CPAC Hungary: Global Right-Wing Leaders Show Solidarity with Orban
Political leaders and influencers from across Europe, the US and South America gathered in Budapest to show support for the Hungarian premier ahead of April’s election. US government support, however,…
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…
Hungarian Court Rejects Croatian Verdict Convicting MOL CEO Hernadi
Hungary's MOL says Hungarian court has refused to recognise Croatian judgments convicting its CEO, Zsolt Hernadi, of bribery – hailing what it called a 'significant milestone'. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Hungary’s Election Campaign: From Russia with Love
Evidence of Russian interference in Hungary’s election is growing. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Anti-Democratic Trends Mean 65% of CEE Citizens Now Live in Electoral Autocracies: Report
Among the new ‘autocratizers’ are Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia, says report compiled by V-Dem Institute in Sweden. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight