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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
Europe politics

A youth-led push for change threatens Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary's elections

Young Hungarians are campaigning for political change, opposing Prime Minister Orban's rule, highlighting a generational divide in the upcoming elections.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Is This Viktor Orban's Last Stand?

Viktor Orbán's entrenched Fidesz faces a serious electoral challenge from Tisza due to corruption, scandals, economic hardship, and declining resonance of nationalist-right messaging.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

A youth-led push for change threatens Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary's elections

Young Hungarians are campaigning for political change, opposing Prime Minister Orban's rule, highlighting a generational divide in the upcoming elections.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

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

Marine Le Pen and Nicolas Sarkozy faced legal challenges, claiming political bias and injustice in the French judicial system.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Friedrich Merz links violence against women to immigrant groups and advocates for large-scale deportations in response to rising crime rates.
#cyberattacks
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Poland Faced a Surge in Cyberattacks in 2025, Including a Major Assault on the Energy Sector

Poland faced 2.5 times more cyberattacks in 2025 than in 2024, including a significant attack on its energy system.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Poland Faced a Surge in Cyberattacks in 2025, Including a Major Assault on the Energy Sector

Poland faced 2.5 times more cyberattacks in 2025 than in 2024, including a significant attack on its energy system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour could be locked out of Welsh government for first time, poll shows

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
#danish-politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen but at what cost?

Mayasa Mandia, a recent graduate, criticizes the normalization of far-right rhetoric under Mette Frederiksen's government and supports left-wing parties in the election.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lars Lkke Rasmussen: Denmark's pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap

Lars Lkke Rasmussen's Moderates party is positioned as a kingmaker in Danish politics after the recent general election.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen but at what cost?

Mayasa Mandia, a recent graduate, criticizes the normalization of far-right rhetoric under Mette Frederiksen's government and supports left-wing parties in the election.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lars Lkke Rasmussen: Denmark's pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap

Lars Lkke Rasmussen's Moderates party is positioned as a kingmaker in Danish politics after the recent general election.
Germany politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

European Progressives Have Chance to Turn Far Right Losses Into Long-Term Defeat

Hard right political parties are gaining influence in Europe, with the potential for significant power shifts by the end of the decade.
#lgbtq-rights
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states

Same-sex marriages performed abroad will now be recognized in Poland, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states

Same-sex marriages performed abroad will now be recognized in Poland, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Like Putin, Trump is a megalomaniac. In Europe, we can shield ourselves, not look for rational motives | Robert Habeck

The war in Ukraine differs from US-Israel actions against Iran due to the democratic accountability of the US leadership.
Education
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Will Poland make health education compulsory or not?

Poland introduced a new non-mandatory health education class covering physical health, mental health, nutrition, and social issues, with a sex education module sparking controversy from right-wing organizations and the Catholic Church.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Denmark's unique political model is in crisis I blame the boomerang effect | Rune Lykkeberg

The result was a vote of no confidence in a centrist government led by the Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen. Her administration was, in the Danish context, an unusual political construction.
Europe politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Last day of campaigning before state election

Boris Pistorius visits Asia to discuss defense cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over US military operations in Germany related to Iran.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Denmark's prime minister given first chance at forming government after election

Mette Frederiksen is tasked with forming a coalition government after an election that resulted in no parliamentary majority for either bloc.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

How this Polish small business is growing its brand with products on Instagram

Badylarz, a Polish florist, adapted to COVID-19 closures by leveraging Instagram and Facebook to showcase product photos and implement doorstep delivery sales, maintaining customer connections despite losing 90% of in-store revenue.
fromBBC
3 weeks ago

More than the Score - Is Poland's Ekstraklasa the most exciting competition in football? - BBC Sounds

The top spot in the table - currently occupied by Zaglebie Lubin - has changed hands multiple times, and the top nine clubs in the 18-team division are currently separated by just eight points. The league's top scorers, Lechia Gdansk, are 11th in the table, while its best defence belongs to eighth-placed Wisla Plock - who are currently on a five-game losing streak.
English Premier League
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejects calls for leadership change in SPD after significant election loss in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?

Serbia's ruling party, SNS, won local elections amid serious allegations of electoral fraud and violence.
#ukraine
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Hardest Job in Europe

Fedir Shandor, the Ukrainian ambassador to Hungary, faces challenges amid Hungary's election and anti-Ukrainian rhetoric from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Europe looks lost': Zelensky says Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran should embarrass the 'Groundhog Day' movie in Davos | Fortune

Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Hardest Job in Europe

Fedir Shandor, the Ukrainian ambassador to Hungary, faces challenges amid Hungary's election and anti-Ukrainian rhetoric from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Europe looks lost': Zelensky says Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran should embarrass the 'Groundhog Day' movie in Davos | Fortune

#cdu
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany politics

Merkel returns as party seeks reform: CDU conference begins

CDU must demonstrate readiness for necessary reforms and decisive action to regain voter support amid upcoming state elections and below-expectation federal polling.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Germany's governing CDU seeks reforms at party conference

The CDU party conference in Stuttgart emphasizes responsibility and readiness for reforms as the party faces electoral pressure and low polling under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merkel returns as party seeks reform: CDU conference begins

CDU must demonstrate readiness for necessary reforms and decisive action to regain voter support amid upcoming state elections and below-expectation federal polling.
Remote teams
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Outsourcing to Poland: What types of work are a good fit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Poland offers reliable nearshore outsourcing for stable, repeatable work due to overlapping time zones, skilled engineers, and strong documentation practices that enable seamless collaboration with Western clients.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Five EU governments found to consistently' dismantle rule of law

Governments in five EU member states are intentionally eroding the rule of law, while six others show declining democratic standards.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Europe's center-right EPP party is increasingly coordinating with far-right groups to secure legislative majorities, signaling a structural shift away from traditional democratic firewalls against extremism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Defending Nato's eastern flank from Russia would cost Poland 24 times its current defence budget, minister warns Europe live

Defending the countries of Nato's eastern flank in the event of a potential Russian aggression would cost at least twelve hundred billion euros - twenty-four times more than the Polish defence budget. A free Ukraine, as part of the West, is our chance to render Russian imperialism toothless.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel's Pegasus spyware

Prosecutors withheld their last names under Polish privacy law, but Materka later named himself in a social media post condemning the action. In a press release, the prosecutor's office said the men did not have the required IT security accreditation for the software, and used it despite being aware of the risk of compromising the agency's activities, including secret or top-secret information.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Plaid Cymru leader says Welsh elections a two-horse race with Reform UK

For Labour, the party is over and so the election in May will be a choice between two contrasting futures. Tolerance or division, progress or decay, defiance or deference, culture or ignorance, humanity or indifference, Plaid Cymru or Reform. We all know that a Reform government would set our country back decades.
UK politics
#slovenia
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Slovenia's governing liberals face right-wing populists in tight election

Slovenia's parliamentary election features a tight race between PM Robert Golob and pro-Trump Janez Jansa, with no clear majority expected.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Slovenia votes: Liberals face right-wing populist challenge

Slovenia's parliamentary elections will determine the nation's political direction between liberalism and right-wing populism.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition

Slovenia's parliamentary election resulted in a tight race between the Freedom Movement and the Slovenian Democratic Party, with potential coalition negotiations ahead.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Slovenia's governing liberals face right-wing populists in tight election

Slovenia's parliamentary election features a tight race between PM Robert Golob and pro-Trump Janez Jansa, with no clear majority expected.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Slovenia votes: Liberals face right-wing populist challenge

Slovenia's parliamentary elections will determine the nation's political direction between liberalism and right-wing populism.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition

Slovenia's parliamentary election resulted in a tight race between the Freedom Movement and the Slovenian Democratic Party, with potential coalition negotiations ahead.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Belarus opposition figure urges EU dialogue with Lukashenko

The EU should engage Alexander Lukashenko to secure political prisoners' release, halt repression, restore freedoms, and end Belarus's isolation.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pro-EU liberals see narrow win in Slovenia as key Italian referendum enters final hours Europe live

Robert Golob's liberal party won Slovenia's elections, narrowly defeating Janez Jansa's conservatives, while significant elections occurred in France and Germany.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Bulgaria's new prime minister reaffirms country's pro-Western orientation ahead of April vote

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; Bulgaria's new prime minister pledges pro-Western alignment, EU/NATO cooperation, and support for peace in Ukraine.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Merzsplaining: the chancellor's overconfidence is unpopular in Germany. But could it be what Europe needs? | Joseph de Weck

Friedrich Merz's verbose, confident speaking style contrasts sharply with German political tradition favoring restraint, and his overconfidence frequently undermines his credibility through factual errors and contradictions.
#friedrich-merz
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

European defence ministers meet in Poland ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war - Europe live

Defence ministers of the E5 grouping France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom are meeting in the Polish city of Krakow this morning.
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Czechs plan major rally as MPs mull 'foreign agent' law

Prague is preparing for a major demonstration against perceived threats to democracy and civil society, including proposed legislation resembling Russian restrictions.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Will Germany elect a woman as head of state?

Germany's center-left SPD and Greens campaign for a woman to succeed President Steinmeier, which would be historic as all twelve post-WWII German presidents have been men.
#us-poland-relations
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Passion, prospects and a thrilling title race: why Polish football is booming

Poland's Ekstraklasa is rapidly improving with upgraded infrastructure, rising attendances, stronger finances and tight competition positioning it to climb in European football rankings.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Massive cyberattack on Polish power system in December failed, minister says - DataBreaches.Net

Poland's power system faced its largest cyberattack in years in the last week of December that also followed a different pattern, the country's energy minister said on Tuesday.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

State elections could spell doom for Germany's oldest party

The center-left Social Democrats (SPD), Germany's first political party, are struggling to muster their optimism in a year when five of Germany's 16 federal states are set to elect new parliaments. According to the latest opinion polls, the SPD could be voted out of power in two states that is has governed for decades. In two others, the SPD is polling in the single digits.
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism? | Ana Schnabl

Slovenia's centre-left coalition led by Prime Minister Robert Golob will complete a full parliamentary term by March 2025 elections, an unusual achievement in the country's fragmented political system.
Europe politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe's economic miracle | Fortune

Poland transformed from a post-Communist economy with severe rationing to the world's 20th largest economy worth over $1 trillion annually, demonstrating successful prosperity-building strategies.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

How Poland went from a post-Communist wreck to one of the world's biggest economies

Poland transformed from post-Communist poverty to the world's 20th largest economy, becoming a European growth champion with over $1 trillion in annual output.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?

Nigel Farage knows how to hold a room full of Reform supporters. I have watched him close-up at events in Newport, Port Talbot, Birmingham and Llandudno over the past 15 months and party members look like they hang on his every word. For many, whatever their reason for joining, Farage 'is' Reform. That makes the heavily-rumoured imminent appointment of a Welsh leader, just three months before Wales's Senedd election on 7 May, all the more intriguing.
UK politics
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year

Kosovo faces a constitutional crisis as opposition parties boycott the presidential election, refusing to allow Prime Minister Kurti's party to control both government and presidency, triggering mandatory new parliamentary elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Poland's Law and Justice party selected Przemyslaw Czarnek as its 2027 parliamentary election leader, positioning him against Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over his EU reset' policy

Keir Starmer plans a bill enabling regulatory alignment with the EU across agrifoods and electricity deals, granting ministers powers to align standards and face battles.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Polish firms eye German and US assets as economy booms

Polish companies are acquiring Western European businesses at record rates, signaling a generational shift in how Polish firms view their economic role in Europe.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Lawmakers in German state elect new governor to counter far-right rise

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Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer has a historic opportunity to fix this awful Brexit if he follows this plan | Naomi Smith

Good things may come to those who wait, but when it comes to repairing the Brexit settlement Britain was left with by Boris Johnson, the waiting has come at a heavy cost. Prices are higher, trade is weaker and our influence diminished. That is why Keir Starmer's promise to bring forward legislation this year to improve the UK's deal with the EU is the clearest signal yet that the era of warm words without delivery may finally be coming to an end.
UK politics
#czech-politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Czechia: Ruling coalition divided over support for Ukraine DW 01/09/2026

Czechia's new right‑wing coalition under Andrej Babiš is divided over support for Ukraine, has an incomplete cabinet, and faces domestic and international criticism.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: A push to reduce the number of federal states

Proposal to reduce Germany's 16 federal states by merging some, prioritizing economic strength and preserving Bavaria's current status.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Central Europe's populists left reeling by Venezuela attack DW 01/10/2026

Viktor Orban praised Trump as a "man of peace" but reacted cautiously to the January 3 Venezuela raid, later framing it as eliminating a narco-state.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Davos: Germany's Merz says old world order 'unraveling'

A new era of great power politics is emerging as U.S. dominance is challenged by Russia and China, forcing Europe to unite and rearm.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A world in disarray': Europe's moment of awakening

Europe must become a strategic, economically competitive and militarily autonomous power to withstand challenges from China and a fractious United States.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is Portugal shifting to the right?

Portugal elected a centre-left president while the far-right candidate achieved a record vote share, signaling an accelerated rightward shift in national politics.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Netherlands set for minority coalition as parties reach deal

The Netherlands will be governed by a rare minority coalition: D66, Christian Democrats and VVD hold 66 of 150 seats, requiring opposition support.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe is at a turning point. Timid EU elites should take lessons from The Leopard

Europe faces potential absolute decline as geopolitical rivals press influence, domestic elites pursue managed decline, and cultural reflection may offer lessons for political renewal.
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