Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.
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A Bridge to Nowhere Signals Hungary’s Patronage Politics
A beacon for “anti-woke” conservatives abroad, Prime Minister Viktor Orban keeps his grip at home by doling out cash, critics say. Behold the treeless “treetop canopy walkway.”
Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status as an Ally, U.S. Diplomat Says
The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance and opposition to supporting Ukraine.
Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.
Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.
Biden’s $300 Million Arms Package Will Help Ukraine, for a Little While
The $300 million package will help hold off the Russians for a few weeks, analysts say, but without far more Ukraine may go on losing ground.
Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge
A center-right coalition claimed a narrow victory over the governing Socialists, while the populist Chega party soared to a strong third-place finish.
As U.S. Rushes to Build Gaza Port, Major Challenges Loom
Famine is stalking Gaza, but the American-led initiative faces daunting obstacles in logistics, security and cost.
Macron and Scholz Spar Over Policy on Ukraine and Russia
A fraught relationship has recently turned bitter, with insults and barbs threatening European unity at a critical moment.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules
For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.