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Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says
Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled from 2023 to 2024 according to IISS research, with submarine cables, legacy IT systems and underinvestment in critical infrastructure identified as key vulnerabilities.
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Hungary's Orban in first interview since losing election says Fidesz needs "full renewal"
Commits to staying on to lead the revival. Political scientist says he sees the decline of the party as essentially irreversible.
Peter Magyar calls on Hungarian president to step down, announces plans for media shake-up in fiery interview
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar called on the president, Tamas Sulyok, to resign after the new government is formed, saying otherwise the new majority would seek his removal.
Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar moves fast to consolidate power and take down the Orban system
Acting quickly to consolidate his power and remake the political scene, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar detonated several political bombs in a single day on April 15.
World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum
The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East.
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences.
Major fiscal challenges ahead for Hungary's incoming Tisza government
The new Hungarian government will face significant macroeconomic and public finance challenges following the election, driven by weak economic growth, a high budget deficit and a rising public debt burden.
Trump breaks silence on Hungary’s election results, Russia adds Budapest to list of unfriendly countries
After two days of silence following Hungary's historic elections, US President Donald Trump has issued a measured response to the defeat of his ally Viktor Orban, but refrained from openly congratulating his challenger, Peter Magyar.
Hungary vote driven by domestic anger but opens door to EU reset, analysts say
Landslide election win for Tisza reflects deep domestic frustration rather than foreign policy concerns, but could pave the way for a reset in relations with the EU, analysts told an ECFR webinar.
Hungary's Magyar to reengage with EU but no blank cheques
The election victory of Peter Magyar in Hungary is set to unblock tens of billions in EU support for Ukraine, easing one of the most persistent internal constraints on Brussels' war financing — but without delivering a clean strategic alignment.
Hungary’s energy ties to Russia set limits on post-Orbán pivot
Hungary’s incoming prime minister Peter Magyar may ease tensions with Brussels, but he says he won’t end imports of Russian oil and gas for now.
MOL-NIS deal faces uncertainty after Orbán defeat
Sale of a majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group is increasingly uncertain after Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal.
Peter Magyar calls on president to step down after Tisza Party's election victory
Tisza leader says his government will restore democratic checks and balances, accountability and the rule of law.
Orbán's defeat deprives Georgian Dream of its main EU ally as opposition draws hope from Hungary vote
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated Peter Magyar while simultaneously thanking Viktor Orbán for "outstanding and steadfast support of Georgia's national interests".
Israel a big looser from Orban's Hungarian election defeat
Victor Orban wasn't the only loser in the Hungarian elections that were swept by Peter Magyar on April 12, Israel is also a big loser.
Orbán’s election defeat shakes illiberal allies in Southeast Europe
Implications for leaders across Southeast Europe who have aligned themselves with Viktor Orban's brand of illiberal governance.
Tisza victory puts Hungary back on a European path, within limits
Chants of “Europe, Europe, Europe” rose from the banks of the Danube as the final results in Hungary’s historic election were released. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won by a landslide, putting Hungary on a new course.
Hungarians vote for regime change
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar delivered a victory speech before tens of thousands of supporters after securing a historic landslide win in the April 12 elections, bringing an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
Viktor Orban concedes loss in Hungary election, congratulates Peter Magyar
Fidesz leader acknowledged what he described as a "painful and clear" election result.
Tisza on the verge of a supermajority in Hungary, final polls show
Polling data from the three most reliable pollsters conducted in the last days of the Hungarian election campaign indicate a decisive victory for the opposition Tisza Party.