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Macron in Poland. Gdańsk becomes the site of a new opening in Polish-French relations
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Poland carried far greater significance than a routine diplomatic gesture. On April 20, 2026,...
Hungary’s Future Prime Minister Sets Conditions for Slovakia. The Dispute Concerns the Rights of the Hungarian Minority
Peter Magyar, described as Hungary’s future prime minister, has taken a tougher stance toward Slovakia and made further political talks...
Estonia Criticizes Zelensky’s Remarks. Tallinn Warns Against Reinforcing Russian Narratives
The Estonian authorities have reacted sharply to remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who suggested that Russia could in...
Poland and Japan elevate ties to the highest level. Tusk returns from Tokyo with landmark agreement
15 April 2026 · PAP / editorial Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a declaration...
Hungary Between Europe and Pragmatism. Public Views on Russia and Ukraine Are More Complex Than Many Might Expect
The change of power in Budapest does not automatically mean a radical shift in Hungary’s approach to Russia and Ukraine....
Péter Magyar’s First Post-Election Announcements. A Turn Toward Europe, State Reform, and Cautious Realism on Ukraine
Péter Magyar’s victory and that of his TISZA party in Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, opened a new...
Why Orbán Lost
Viktor Orbán lost Hungary’s parliamentary election on April 12, 2026, after 16 uninterrupted years in power. The winner was the...
The Man Who Ended Orbán: Péter Magyar’s Improbable Road to Power
April 13, 2026 When Péter Magyar was a teenager in Budapest, he kept a poster of Viktor Orbán pinned to...
Orbán Defeated in Hungary. The End of 16 Years of Fidesz Rule
Viktor Orbán has lost the parliamentary elections in Hungary, and his political camp has been removed from power after 16...
Moldova Leaves the CIS. Maia Sandu Finalizes the Country’s Geopolitical Shift
Moldova has taken one of the most important steps in its foreign policy since the start of Russia’s full-scale war...
