Russian Despatch: Looking for a New Orban in the Balkans
Moscow has lost its main ally inside the EU with the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban. Can the victory of Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev provide the Kremlin with a new disruptor…
Iran War Fuels Turkey-Greece Tensions Over Cyprus
Military deployments in and around the divided island are testing already strained relations between the two uneasy neighbours. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Where Does Europe Stand In the Iran War?
The United States and Israel’s war is, inevitably, also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Croatian President’s Row with Israel Over Iranian Embassy Escalates
After President Zoran Milanovic reacted angrily to the Israeli ambassador's demand to investigate Iranian diplomats in Zagreb, Israel accused him of spreading 'hate-filled language' that 'reflects an anti-Semitic approach'. KAYNAK:…
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…
North Macedonia Should Not Blindly Follow Trump, Ex-President Warns
It is risky for a small country such as North Macedonia to unconditionally support US policy in Iran if it wants to join the EU, argues former president Stevo Pendarovski.…
Hungary and Croatia Wrestle Over Russian Oil Supplies
Clash over Adriatic pipeline pits Budapest’s continuing commitment to close links with Moscow against Zagreb’s goal of becoming the ideal oil supplier for Central Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
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…
Serbia Spending More on Trump-Linked Lobbyists – to What Effect?
Experts doubt the effect of Serbia’s spending on US lobbyists to burnish the country’s image in the eyes of Donald Trump. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight