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Tusk devours novice Szymon Hołownia who becomes the butt of political jokes
The political identity and intended role of Polish Parliament Speaker Szymon Hołownia…
Can Poland’s conservatives learn from their mistakes? PiS rolls out new local election strategy
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Tusk’s ‘clean up’ act of Polish institutions could have far worse consequences than anything done by his predecessors
The current rulers in Poland seem to cherry-pick regulations and constitutional mandates…
Report: Jarosław Kaczyński to step down as leader of Poland’s PiS within a year
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Majority of Poles believe Jarosław Kaczyński should retire from politics, poll finds
A sizeable majority of Poles believe Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the…
Poland, once dominated by 2 parties, enters an unstable political era
For 20 years, the political scene was dominated by alternating governance between…
Poland’s ruling party made serious errors during election campaign, argues Polish expert
After eight years of running the Polish government, the ruling party had…
Political discord reaches new heights in Poland, signaling a degeneration of public life
A recent series of incidents during pre-election meetings in Poland has brought…
Is this the end of the myth of a stable Germany?
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Polling shows Poland may struggle to form a government after upcoming elections
Every third voter (33.4 percent) intends to vote for the ruling conservative…
Poland’s growing right-wing Confederation party isn’t just for young men
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There is no party in Poland called the “opposition,” but instead many…
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During the last week or so, the ruling conservative Law and Justice…
The lack of a coherent opposition is the strength of Poland’s governing conservatives
The opposition in Poland, made up of liberals, leftists, and centrists, knows…
Polish opposition acts against its own nation, says ruling party leader
Poland's opposition parties are disloyal to the nation and state and are…
US-based NGO funneled millions to Hungary’s left to influence national elections, also plans to target democracies in Italy, Brazil and Poland
In recent years, those who made claims about American influence on Hungary's…
Influential U.S. conservative author Rod Dreher will move to Hungary, calls for ‘network against globalism’
Conservative U.S. editor and author Rod Dreher is moving to Hungary, with…
What does the right’s historic victory in Sweden mean for Europe?
After Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson admitted defeat and conceded the election…
Trust in the German state is at rock bottom, new polling shows
Confidence in German politics has reached a new low. Only 29 percent…
Support for Poland’s ruling conservative party is falling, polling shows
The ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) in Poland remains the most…
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Hungary: Second opposition party launches EU referendum
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Mark Rutte becomes longest-serving Dutch prime minister
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UK: Leadership hopefuls pledge to crack down on illegal immigration
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A third term for ruling party would ensure Polish sovereignty
It was Donald Tusk who was the first political leader to lead…
Draghi’s resignation in Italy spells trouble for embattled euro
After Mario Draghi submitted his resignation, which was promptly rejected by President…
EU Greens want to cut all funds to Hungary
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Putin wants to emulate Peter the Great
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The end of national sovereignty? European Parliament asks EU council to move forward with radical treaty change
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday requesting the European Council…
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Tusk and Trzaskowski power struggle could upend Polish politics
Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to Polish politics to…
Kaczyński rallies his party at Warsaw convention
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New European alliance could give Poland an alternative to the European Union
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Élisabeth Borne is appointed France’s second female prime minister
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Orbán warns of ‘suicide of the Western world’ as Europe enters an ‘age of danger’
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Poles rally around the flag but not necessarily the ruling conservative party
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Slovenia removes fuel price cap after left-wing electoral victory
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Poland’s ruling party seems to be passing war test, but economic difficulties could mean challenges ahead
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Tusk got Russia so wrong that he should never govern Poland
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Poland’s conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party surging in the polls
If parliamentary elections were held in Poland last Sunday, Law and Justice…
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Polish voters flock to PiS as latest polling shows surge in support
Poland's governing Law and Justice (PiS) party has enjoyed a significant increase…
Hungary’s conservative Fidesz has comfortable lead ahead of elections
The conservative Fidesz-KDNP party alliance enjoys a comfortable lead over Hungary's opposition…
Are Poles checking out of politics?
A majority of the Polish electorate has become somewhat politically apathetic, neither…
PM Orbán rated as better leader than opposition candidate, polling shows
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a more credible, and a better…
Shocker: Germany’s CDU may drop ‘Christian’ from party name to appeal to more diverse demographic
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Most French consider themselves right-wing
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Macron’s presidency has been a ‘social, migratory and security failure,’ claims conservative MEP
Should the French re-elect President Emmanuel Macron, the country would slip out…
Hungarian socialist MP excluded from party for false diploma claim
A Hungarian socialist party MP has been excluded from her party for…
Polish poll: Left-wing opposition party closes in on ruling Law and Justice (PiS)
The Social Changes research center has published the latest results of its…
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The federalization of Europe is a silent revolution
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Hungarian satire party wants union with Cayman Islands
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Analysis: Spring elections wouldn’t benefit the right or left in Polish politics
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Merkel’s gone, and Merz now leads Germany’s CDU party. Can he turn the party around?
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Poll: Europeans demand more accountability and transparency from EU
An overwhelming majority of Europeans want to see greater transparency and efficiency…
Poll: Bad news for Poland’s opposition
Poles are not confident that the opposition would be able to manage…
Poland: Confederation party unveils controversial banner front of parliament
Members of the right-wing Confederation held a protest against mandatory vaccinations and…
Last EU summit of 2021 tackles pandemic, migration and energy prices
The heads of state and government of the European Union member states,…
Germany: Outspoken Green Party mayor could be ejected from party over statements on woke culture, immigration, and COVID-19
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New German interior minister says country’s biggest threat is right-wing extremism
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The new German government is cause for concern, not joy
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National Day Rally 2023: Sacrifice, Effort Needed to Preserve Harmony
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Ethnic Hungarians to keep positions in new Romanian government
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German ‘traffic light coalition’ talks drag on over disputes on spending, climate change
Although Chancellor-in-waiting Olaf Scholz is optimistic about the progress of the coalition…
‘Why deny the obvious?’ – French presidential hopeful says ‘Great Replacement’ is happening
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Orbán, Salvini, Morawiecki discuss creating new conservative political group at the EU level
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the president of Hungary's Fidesz, held a videoconference…
Donald Tusk’s false start
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Facebook stoked political divisions in Poland: report
According to the Washington Post, during their visit to Europe in 2019…
The curious friendship between Viktor Orbán and Andrej Babiš
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German election results could herald a transformation of CDU party
For the first election since World War II, no German party has…
Hungary’s game of killers
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Opinion: Polish United Right has a very good chance at winning third term
Recent surveys leave no doubt: the United Right has begun to make…
PM Orbán: The West is held hostage by the idea of an open society
After the failures of the West, it is now up to Central…
The bipolar politics of Poland
Over the last three decades of democracy, two main great factions have…
Hungarian opposition election victory would be a chance to stifle ‘populist plague’, says Budapest mayor
Over the weekend, Budapest mayor Gergely Karacsony took part in the “United…
Polls show Poland’s conservative Law and Justice (PiS) far ahead of the opposition
Law and Justice (PiS) can count on 36.3 percent of support, an…
Role of Technology in Modern Political Relations and Communication
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Russia’s Lavrov calls for emancipation of Hungarian foreign policy from EU bloc-style thinking
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Journalist: Civic Platform (PO) is destroying foundations of Poland’s political community
The political conflict in Poland has become incredibly heated due to parliament’s…
Tusk off to surprisingly awkward fresh start in Poland – commentary
A month after Donald Tusk took over leadership in the Civic Platform…