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:…
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…
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
Slovenia’s Governing Liberals Narrowly Defeat Right-Wing Challenge at Polls
A narrow win for Robert Golob's Freedom Movement leaves Slovenia facing complex coalition negotiations - with populist opposition leader Janez Jansa calling for new elections to ensure a stable government.…
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,…
ARTE Europe Weekly: Should Europe’s Artists Be Given a Basic Income?
Cultural workers are calling for Europe-wide assistance to help artists in the face of shrinking budgets and the rise of AI. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
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…
Israel-Linked Spy Scandal Hits at Slovenian Right’s Chances at Polls
Right-wing populist Janez Jansa had the ‘upper hand’ heading into Sunday’s election in Slovenia, but then he admitted meeting a representative of the private Israeli spy firm Black Cube. KAYNAK:…
Bulgaria’s Next Election Already Reshaping the Political Landscape
The newly-formed party of former President Rumen Radev looks set to win next month’s elections even though it has no manifesto yet - while other parties are jostling for position…