Viktor Orbán is gone. What does his fall mean for Europe? Our panel responds
Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond Continue...
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Hormuz, Hungary and the UK shifting closer to the EU – podcast
After 16 years in power in Hungary, Viktor Orbán has been defeated, marking a huge shift in the European Union. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has defended potential legislation that will align the UK with European rules –...
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Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leaderThe drone footage showed a sprawling residence in northern Hungary, complete with manicured gardens,...
Read MoreThe global authoritarian right loves Orbán – and that could cost him in Hungary’s elections | Gellert Tamas
The PM is figurehead of the international rightwing movement but that has alienated his most loyal voter base“Viktor Orbán is a true friend, fighter, and WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement for...
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Representatives of repressive regimes from around the world are flying to Washington for the inaugural meeting of the bodyA grouping of largely oppressive and authoritarian world leaders and their envoys are flying to Washington...
Read MoreDutch far-right activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek appears to lose right to visa-free travel to UK
Influencer, who promotes conspiracy theories and anti-immigration rhetoric, posts notification that her ETA has been cancelledA Dutch anti-immigration influencer who has promoted conspiracy theories such as the “great...
Read MoreHungary postpones vote on law to curb foreign-funded organisations
Orbán’s ruling party delays vote on legislation allowing government to ban organisations with foreign fundingHungary’s ruling party has postponed a planned vote on draft legislation aimed at organisations that...
Read MoreTrump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire agreed – Europe live
US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social mediaMeanwhile, in Ukraine… Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian...
Read MoreAll Eurostar Paris trains cancelled on Friday amid French rail disruption over suspected WW2 bomb – Europe live
French media say device discovered on tracks in Saint DenisEurostar has just confirmed to the Guardian that “all Eurostar trains are cancelled to and from Paris today.”That includes all services on lines:...
Read MoreBody of second woman found in search for missing sisters in Aberdeen
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32 and originally from Hungary, were last seen on CCTV near harbour on 7 JanuaryThe body of a second woman has been found in the search for two sisters who went missing in Aberdeen last...
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Journalists from countries that have seen challenges to democracy give their view on the second Trump presidencyWhat is the view of US democracy from abroad, and what can Americans learn from other nations with a history of...
Read MoreEU elections: Macron to dissolve French parliament after crushing loss to far right
As National Rally achieves best ever result in France, populists also make gains in Germany, Austria and the NetherlandsLatest results – liveFrance’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has been accused of gambling with...
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