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The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left

Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's president in June

Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán.

Euronews · Apr 28

EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show

The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion (£78 billion) loan for Ukraine on April 23 after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition. This move came over a week after defeat in parliamentary elections brought the 16-year tenure of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, to an end. He will be replaced…

The Conversation · Apr 28

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss

The Independent UK · Apr 25

European Council should 'think carefully' before removing unanimity, says Michel

Former European Council President Charles Michel has told Euronews that some EU leaders “were hiding behind” Viktor Orbán, urging them to “fight against the abuse of veto rights”.

Euronews · Apr 24

Orbán’s election loss frees up €90 billion for Kyiv but raises thorny question of EU membership for Ukraine

As widely expected, the EU has unlocked the disbursement of its previously agreed €90 billion (£78 billion) loan to Ukraine.

The Conversation · Apr 24

Orbán-style vetoes undermine EU democracy, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews hoping for reset

“In this geopolitical world, we need to be credible — and for that we need to be united and able to take decisions,” High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews, as the bloc looks ahead to the post-Orbán era.

Euronews · Apr 24

After Viktor Orbán's Defeat in Hungary, the 'New Right' Needs a New Foreign Despot To Admire

Hungary is Europe's basket case, a nation that saw little economic progress under Orbán—as well as diminishing freedoms.

Reason · Apr 24

Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

Euronews · Apr 24

Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do

We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reach, say Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci and author Anu Bradford

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24