Rule of Law
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán stumbles in EU election
In a new rival Peter Magyar, the prime minister’s Fidesz party ‘has a real challenger.’
Danish PM Frederiksen attacked on Copenhagen street
EU scrutinizing media freedom in Italy, rule-of-law chief Jourová says
Von der Leyen needs 361 votes to keep her job. Good luck with that.
What the EU election is actually about in each country
Poland was promised change. It got politics.
Mafia state pushes Bulgarian democracy to the brink
Geert Wilders eyes former spy chief Dick Schoof as Dutch prime minister
“It will be a surprise to many that I’m standing here,” said likely new PM at press conference.
‘No longer justifiable’: European leaders condemn Israel’s strike on refugee camp
Israel’s actions are “incompatible with international law,” German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said.
Europe is watching UK’s election battle over deporting migrants to Rwanda
EU governments used to castigate Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda scheme: not any more.
Corruption allegations swirl over Polish opposition party
Prosecutors allege that €66 million in a special fund may have been misused under the former justice minister.
UK’s Sunak slams ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
British prime minister says International Criminal Court’s move is ‘deeply unhelpful’ and flirts with ‘moral equivalence’ between Israel and Hamas.
In Nicolas Schmit, does Ursula von der Leyen have a challenger or a running mate?
Socialists struggle to present a real challenge to European Commission president.
New Dutch government drives wedge through EU liberals
Valérie Hayer, the leading candidate for Emmanuel Macron’s party in France, slammed decision by Mark Rutte’s party to join Geert Wilders.
Slovak police charge 71-year-old poet over Fico assassination attempt
The suspect could face life in prison.
Violence against LGBTQ+ people on the rise in Europe, report says
Three-quarters of LGBTQ+ people in the EU think that their governments aren’t doing enough to fight discrimination and intolerance.
‘We can be on the path to the EU or to Belarus’: Political thug culture grips Georgia
Intimidation is becoming a feature of daily life, even before a controversial new Kremlin-style law takes effect.
Slovakia’s Fico plots to dismantle the free press
Journalists warn new populist prime minister is trying to sideline those in the media he disagrees with.
Europe, let’s get uncomfortable
Step out of the comfort zone — and away from ‘false prophets’ of populist rhetoric — for prosperity, security and peace, urges ALDE Party’s lead candidate.
Polish judge begs asylum in Belarus
Warsaw presidential aide denounces defector as a “scoundrel and traitor.”
EU Commission to end rule-of-law case against Poland
There is no longer a “clear risk” of rule-of-law breaches, Brussels said.
North Macedonia’s EU aspirations face bumpy ride after elections
A new administration risks rekindling old tensions with Bulgaria and Greece — which can both throw up major obstacles to Skopje.
Why Georgia’s government thinks it can scorn the EU and keep its grip on power
Some 80 percent of Georgians want to join the EU, which begs the question of why the ruling party feels so secure.
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail
In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges. In Albania, he is viewed as a more sinister figure.
ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
The debate on whether and how to use frozen Russian money to help Ukraine has reached the G7.
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
Zoran Milanović’s strong showing in a general election could give him an opening to chart a trajectory that would hurt Ukraine and play into Russia’s hands.
Věra Jourová to step in as EU justice chief
Didier Reynders is running for the top job at the Council of Europe.