His real aim is to lead a populist and nativist rebellion against Europe’s liberal elite, though that campaign is showing signs of faltering.
Author: ANDREW HIGGINS
Sweden’s Leader Says He Will Meet With Orban to Advance NATO Bid
The Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, invited his Swedish counterpart to Budapest for talks. Hungary is the last country to vote to accept Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Turkey’s Parliament did so this week.
Orban Urges Hungary’s Parliament to Back Sweden’s NATO Bid
The Hungarian leader has repeatedly opposed European efforts to boost Europe’s security in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also blocked a $52 billion aid package for Ukraine.
Elon Musk, on Rehabilitation Tour, Calls Himself ‘Aspirationally Jewish’
His remarks, part of an effort to atone for comments many called antisemitic, came after a visit to the Auschwitz death camp site.
Standoff at Presidential Palace Shows Poland’s Right Won’t Go Quietly
The incident escalated a campaign by the ousted Law and Justice party to resist the transfer of power after it lost its parliamentary majority in October.
Putin’s Drive to Rewrite History Snares a Retired Lithuanian Judge
A few years ago, Kornelija Maceviciene ruled against Soviet officers for a brutal crackdown on pro-independence protesters in her country in 1991. That has made her a target for a Russian court.
Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests
The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.
Polish Right Occupies State TV, Refusing to Accept Loss of Power
The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions.
Fear and Suspicion Stalk Russian Speakers in Latvia
In response to the war in Ukraine, Latvia has targeted residents with Russian passports as part of efforts to combat Moscow’s influence.
Serbia’s Leader Tightens Grip on Power in General Election, Early Results Show
The opposition had hoped to ride a wave of public revulsion at back-to-back mass shootings, but it was unable to convert the energy of street protests into a successful election challenge.