US Republicans slam EU ‘double standard’ over Polish election financing – POLITICO
Mast accused the Commission of having a “double standard” in election rules that could tilt the balance in…
Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban – POLITICO
“We are highly alarmed by these developments,” reads the letter, signed by Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,…
Orbán’s Fidesz party proposes Russia-style crackdown on Hungary’s civil society – POLITICO
The proposed bill is part of a broader pattern of democratic backsliding in Hungary, where Orbán’s government has…
EU lawmakers probe rule of law in Meloni’s Italy – POLITICO
“Some of us are aware that the rule of law in Italy has deteriorated under the current government,”…
Fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession helps no one — least of all Ukraine – POLITICO
As a result, many within the bloc are now calling for Ukraine’s accession to be radically fast-tracked, following…
Who is George Simion, the far-right winner of Romania’s presidential election first round? – POLITICO
Meloni 2.0 Simion has cited right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political hero and called for…
AfD is officially a right-wing extremist group, Germany’s intel agency says – POLITICO
This is the first time in modern German history that the party with nationwide representation in parliament has…
Kallas’ visit to Baku – POLITICO
In contrast, under President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become the quintessential autocracy. Power in Baku is concentrated in…
Hungary on EU watchlist over surveillance at Pride – POLITICO
Growing pressure The EU’s executive has been under heavy pressure to respond to Hungary’s Pride ban, particularly on…
Democratic backsliding in Europe holds lessons for America – POLITICO
Anyone who has lived through a democracy’s collapse knows the score: Authoritarians often come to power off a…