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Hungary’s Orban will probably survive Bicske scandal

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HUNGARY

Fidesz has suffered three high-profile political casualties following the presidential pardon for Endre Konya, who tried to cover up for a child abuser: President Katalin Novak…

Fidesz’s grip on Hungary will weaken in 2022

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HUNGARY

After years of being on the losing end of an electoral system crafted by ruling Fidesz to favour large, unitary blocs, the opposition is marching towards unity. Although Fidesz’s…

Albania will limit media freedom by curtailing access

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ALBANIA

The Albanian section of the report, published by a consortium of journalists’ organisations, focuses on shortcomings in relation to the independence of the media regulator; raises…

China-EU academic links will face closer scrutiny

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CHINA/EU

European academic and research institutions have built increasingly close links with China over the past two decades. By doing so they have increased their incomes and research…

UK foreign policy is looking towards the Indo-Pacific

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UNITED KINGDOM

Public statements by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab have made clear that an ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’ -- focusing more effort and resources on the region “east from India” -- will be…

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…

Bosnian-Croatian tensions may develop into open rift

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BOSNIA/CROATIA

Tensions between Bosnia and Croatia.

Venezuelan migrants face abuses at home and abroad

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VENEZUELA

However, the credibility of the campaign against President Nicolas Maduro’s government both within and outside Venezuela is undermined by the failure of Maduro’s critics to uphold…

Older Lithuanian parties may use newcomers’ weaknesses

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LITHUANIA

The coalition government sworn in on December 13.

Georgia unlikely to mend its ways despite EU rebuff

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GEORGIA/EU

When Ukraine and Moldova received that status on June 23, Georgia was granted only a 'European perspective', which in practice means candidate status is deferred until it…