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Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from prison in Belarus in US-brokered swap deal

Sakharov prize winner was given eight-year sentence after process widely condemned as politically motivated

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges

Editorial: Developments in Berlin and Tokyo show how far the strategic environment has shifted in response to authoritarian threat and American unpredictability

The Guardian - UK

Macron, Tusk push for deeper defence ties as Europe recalibrates security

France and Poland have stepped up efforts to deepen their strategic partnership, with Emmanuel Macron and Donald Tusk using a bilateral summit in Poland to inject fresh momentum into defence, industrial, and political cooperation.

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Hungary turns the page into uncertainty after Péter Magyar ends Viktor Orbán’s enduring rule

Hungary recently put an end to 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule when Péter Magyar’s Tisza party defeated him, winning a majority government in the country’s general elections. The result marks a major political turning point that’s likely to redefine the country’s institutions and its relations with the European Union,…

The Conversation

France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US commitment to Europe wavers

One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.

Euronews

Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations

Péter Magyar hopes building stronger relations with Poland will help restore ties with bloc after Orbán’s rule

The Guardian - UK

Life after Orbán: How his crushing defeat is set to transform EU power dynamics

The Hungarian election has brought the Viktor Orbán era to an abrupt end. His defeat is set to transform the power dynamics at the EU table.

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Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win

The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a…

The Conversation

‘Victory for democracy’: Trump’s friend Viktor Orbán humiliated after people reject him, Obama leads the celebration

One more far-right pillar down.

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'A Victory For Democracy': Barack Obama Celebrates Trump-Ally Viktor Orbán's Loss in Hungary Elections

Barack Obama and global leaders welcome Viktor Orbán's election defeat in Hungary, as Péter Magyar's rise signals a shift in European politics.

International Business Times UK

How the world reacted to Péter Magyar’s victory in Hungarian election

Viktor Orbán’s crushing defeat is resonating globally

The Independent UK

Poland and South Korea upgrade ties to strategic defence partnership deal

During a visit to Seoul on Monday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in defence.

Euronews

Even if Victor Orbán is ousted on Sunday, Hungary’s return to liberal democracy is not guaranteed

Challenger Péter Magyar is no progressive – and after 16 years of creeping authoritarianism, the PM has embedded Fidesz in the Hungarian state, say Gabriela Greilinger and Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Why Putin’s ‘dream plan’ could be coming true

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‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia

Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking

The Guardian - UK

‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe

Judicial independence is under threat as populist politicians target judges and authoritarian governments attempt constitutional reforms

Euronews

Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be?

Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline.

Euronews

Autocracy vs. democracy: Why Poland is a counterexample

The Bertelsmann Stiftung's new transformation index says that the world is becoming increasingly autocratic and existing autocracies are becoming more entrenched. One of the few counter-examples: Germany's neighbour Poland. What is being done differently here.

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Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow

Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot.

Euronews

Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary's exclusion from NATO meeting

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified information to Moscow.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump endorses Russian-aligned Viktor Orbán for Hungary PM

President Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán for Hungary’s prime minister. Orbán, a known autocrat, was cut off by the European Union in sensitive talks.

Euronews

Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin wants Belarus to host his long-range drone bases, Zelensky claims

Zelensky warns Belarus is increasingly being drawn into Putin's war, and vows strong response

The Guardian - UK

Trump lauds Viktor Orbán as Europe’s far-right leaders gather in Budapest

US president’s backing comes as Hungary’s PM faces toughest election campaign of 16 years in office

Euronews

Hungarian minister shared EU confidential information with Russia for years, report claims

A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it.

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