Hungarian Election: Tisza Finally Lays Out its Vision for Change
Lead opposition party Tisza has long been reticent about its policy plans. But now a new 240-page manifesto gives Hungarians a taste of what might await them if the party…
With No Peace in Sight, Europe’s Ukrainian Refugees Yearn for Home
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, some of the Ukrainians who fled the conflict are struggling to integrate in their host countries, while anti-refugee sentiments have risen…
ARTE Europe Weekly: Can Europe Finally Become a Major Space Player?
The European Space Agency recently adopted a record budget and its director is calling for yet more financial support to boost its ambitions further. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
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;…
‘They Treat Us Like Mangy Dogs’: Slovak Roma Face Discrimination from Pregnancy to Childbirth
From delayed examinations and verbal abuse to segregated hospital rooms and lost financial support, Roma mothers in Slovakia describe a healthcare system that treats them as second-class patients. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Sculptor Leaves ‘Landmarks of Freedom’ Dotted Around Budapest
Freedom is a recurring theme in Mihaly Kolodko’s tiny sculptures that have delighted the city's residents. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Are the EU’s New Trade Deals Enough to Survive Trump’s Tariffs?
With Donald Trump in the White House, Europe's largest trading partner is becoming an unreliable ally - so the EU is looking to forge new trade alliances. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
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…
Croatia’s High Cancer Mortality Rate: A Tale of Inadequate Care
Croatia has among the highest death rates from cancer in the EU – a situation arising from the poor organisation of the healthcare system on every level, which often results…
BIRN Publishes 2026 Trends Report – ‘Populism in Central Europe: A Reprise’
This year's report examines five trends that will be driven by the populist revival in the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight