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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

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

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The Independent UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

Euronews

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.

Euronews

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.

The Mary Sue

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.

Euronews

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 Independent 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

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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.

Euronews

Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so, off the back of a warning by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Euronews

Poland’s PM Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7 billion EU defence loan

A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty.

The Independent UK

Poland's Tusk vows to secure 44B euros in EU defense loans despite president's veto

Poland’s government is scrambling to keep access to major EU defense loans after the president blocked the law allowing the country to access the funds

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Polish President Nawrocki vetoes law unlocking €44bn in EU defence loans

The bill would have allowed Warsaw to access funds from the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.

Euronews

EU commissioner urges Poland to back €43.7bn SAFE defence loans amid clash with president

Poland's President, from the opposition Law and Justice party, claims the EU's defence for loan scheme would impinge on national sovereignty and has proposed an alternative plan that is scarce on details.

International Business Times UK

US-Iran Conflict Exposes EU's Struggle to Unite Over Response to Strikes, Leaving Europe Vulnerable

As the Iran conflict escalates, Europe grapples with unity and security challenges, highlighting divisions within the EU.

The Independent UK

France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world: ‘To be free, one needs to be feared’

Macron describes new posture as ‘forward deterrence’

We Got This Covered

France bars Trump’s ambassador from official meetings, but the real diplomatic mess is even worse

Trump's ambassadors are causing chaos

The Guardian - UK

Iceland to hold referendum on EU accession talks in next few months, PM says – as it happened

Date for referendum on opening talks to join the EU yet to be decided but will be ‘in the coming months’, says Kristrún Frostadóttir

Axios

Charles Kushner is the latest ambassador stirring trouble. Here's a list.

France cut off Charles Kushner after he skipped a summons.

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