Sweden to join NATO – POLITICO
Budapest finally made the move on Monday, with the parliament voting 188 to 6 votes in favor of the resolution. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,…
Surveillance software found on officials’ phones – POLITICO
The European Parliament is on high alert for cyberattacks and foreign interference in the run-up to the EU election in June. POLITICO reported in December…
The night Orbán sacrificed Hungary’s president and his EU top gun to protect his party – POLITICO
Almost all Hungarians see Novák, despite her head-of-state status, as a mere puppet under the longtime prime minister. Orbán, after all, is the one calling…
This time, the far-right threat is real – POLITICO
In 2024, the right wing surge in the polls seems bigger and bolder, with one predicting the nationalist right and far right could pick up…
Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns – POLITICO
STRASBOURG — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned that Europe must be ready to stand alone if Donald Trump sweeps back to the White House…
Poland’s political war heats up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — Poland’s top two leaders met face-to-face Monday, but neither PM Donald Tusk…
Judges get dragged into Spain’s toxic politics – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MADRID — Spain’s latest political turmoil is extending a years-long battle between the two main…
The EU is blackmailing Hungary – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday the European Commission is blackmailing Hungary by withholding billions in frozen funds over rule-of-law concerns. Orbán said the…
Vučić tightens grip in Serbian election marred by fraud claims – POLITICO
BELGRADE — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić looks set to tighten his grip on power — with early exit polling suggesting a sweeping election win for…
Poland’s Tusk under pressure to make good on social revolution – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Poland is facing a decisive break from eight years of rule by the nationalist…
What happens next in Poland? 5 things you need to know after a landmark election – POLITICO
WARSAW — After eight years of rule by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, Polish voters on Sunday chose change — giving three opposition…
Opposition wins Polish election, according to exit poll – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — Poland’s opposition parties look like they’ve won a solid victory in the…
6 key questions ahead of Poland’s election – POLITICO
WARSAW — It’s squeaky bum time in the EU’s fifth most populous country. After months of bitter campaigning, scandals, gaffes, attacks and just one debate,…
Big hopes but no quick fixes – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — The campaign language ahead of this year’s Polish general election is apocalyptic…
Poland’s opposition puts a million people on the streets – POLITICO
WARSAW — Poland’s opposition held an enormous rally in Warsaw and other cities on Sunday — claiming more than a million people took part —…
Warsaw makes a risky political bet in attacking Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WARSAW — Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party is in the fight of…
Erdoğan threatens to ‘part ways’ from EU after critical European Parliament report – POLITICO
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday slammed a report from the European Parliament on the country’s EU accession talks and threatened to “part ways”…
When to hold elections – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — If Russia hadn’t invaded, Ukraine was meant to hold parliamentary elections next…
Zelenskyy’s corruption crackdown plan raises cover-up fears – POLITICO
KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to equate wartime corruption with treason is triggering a backlash from officials and watchdogs, who warn the plan could…
What Erdoğan does next – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. After two decades in power, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan consolidated his dominance over Turkish politics…