EU leaders cheer Orbán’s defeat

“Welcome back to Europe!” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote in a social media post.

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After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses

It’s the end of an era: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is on the way out after suffering a crushing defeat in Hungary’s general election.Péter Magyar, who will take his place as prime minister, is on cours…

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Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election

Orbán supporters are already gearing up for a confrontation once the results come in, with experts warning the outcome could be challenged in court no matter who wins.

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Inside the campaign to unseat Orbán

Hungarians may be the ones voting this Sunday — but all EU citizens have something at stake in the outcome of the election.  After years of obstructioni…

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Hungary’s election enters crucial final days

It’s three days until the Hungarian election, and opposition leader Péter Magyar appears poised to end PM Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. If that happens, some in the Brussels bubble hope Magyar will …

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Merz’s popularity sinks to new lows as German government support collapses

Just 15 percent back Merz’s government as dissatisfaction reaches staggering heights.

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How secure are the Commission’s group chats?

Bulgaria is heading towards another tight parliamentary election this month — and it wants the EU to help counter malign foreign interference. Haunted by memories of coordinated…

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Sprekst du europanto?

Two EU officers walk into a bar. None of them speaks English as their first language, but they understand each other like this: “El café habe closed.”

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Preparing for a Covid-style crisis  

An energy shock that once felt distant is starting to look very real as the war in Iran spirals … and the EU is considering a Covid-style crisis response. From emergency meetings to talk…

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Are fuel cuts back on the table?

Europe is facing another potential energy shock — and this time, Brussels is starting to float something politically tricky: using less fuel. Host Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by POLITICO’s senior E…

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