Why the Romanian Elections Are a Warning for Central Europe
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu’s surprise first-round victory in the presidential election highlights a dangerous mix of systemic corruption,…
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The European Central Bank, meanwhile, reminded markets last week that the combination of low growth and high budget…
Romania’s far-right, pro-Russian lurch spells big trouble for EU and NATO – POLITICO
Reformist Elena Lasconi, who will face him in the runoff on Dec. 8, is directly warning that Romanians…
Romanian candidate for president calls for destruction of Moscow’s dreams
Elena Lasconi. Stock photo: Getty Images Elena Lasconi, one of the two candidates in the Romanian presidential election,…
Poland’s conservative opposition party taps historian as presidential candidate
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s conservative Law and Justice party, which is trying to regain its momentum after losing…
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“Even if we are conservative, which is not to the liking of the establishment in Brussels, even if…
How to watch the Romanian election like a pro – POLITICO
Instead, the presidential candidates have focused on personal attacks, scandals and mud-slinging. Simion, for example, has faced accusations…
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’ | Politics News
Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko…