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Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…

Ethiopia’s new cabinet embodies continuity, not change

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ETHIOPIA

However, the new government appears to be continuing the polices of the last administration, not least by opening its term with a new offensive targeting Tigrayan rebels.

Slovak government is weighing up early elections

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SLOVAKIA

SaS’s departure from government could trigger early elections and bring to power a new government with a less firmly pro-Western orientation that might substantially change…

Khama warrant could destabilise Botswana politics

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BOTSWANA

Khama, who has been in exile in South Africa since 2021, has dismissed the charges as politically motivated. Khama has had a turbulent relationship with his successor, President…

Election uncertainty threatens South Sudan’s stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

Although President Salva Kiir’s allies may be enticed by the prospect of cementing their hegemonic position, other leaders fear that elections would be used to exclude them from…

Namibia's Geingob must balance competing priorities

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NAMIBIA

At the SWAPO party congress in late November, Geingob was elected to his first full term as the leader of the ruling party, defeating Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service…

Germany will intensify its counter-extremism policy

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GERMANY

Germany's far-right threat.

Fears of a Fico comeback in Slovakia may be overdone

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SLOVAKIA

The vote marked a defeat for the left-nationalist opposition parties, which wanted an earlier date in order to oust the government by mid-year. Although the fractious…

Libya stabilisation force could be counterproductive

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LIBYA

This is part of UN-facilitated talks to agree on a national unity government that would end the political power struggle driving Libya's civil war. Should a Government of National…