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Jobbik becomes a potential partner for German and Austrian populists

The Editorial Board May 26, 2016

Hungary, Budapest - The Hungarian populist party Jobbik has received in an unofficial visit representatives of the AfD (Alternativ für Deutschland) which came to Hungary to study the border device and the security of the borders of the Schengen area. Despite…

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Vučić’s ten points: economical reforms and EU integration

The Editorial Board May 25, 2016

Serbia, Belgrade - On Monday, May 23, Aleksandar Vučić, current Prime Minister reelected last month had been given the mandate for the country's new cabinet, and introduced his ten points program. Most of the points concern economical reforms and EU integration. After…

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Austrian presidential election: close victory of the Green candidate over the populist one

The Editorial Board May 24, 2016

Austria - The Green candidate Alexander Van der Bellen won the presidential election after a very tight second round. After 24 hours of suspense, the Green candidate has won against the candidate of the populist Freedom Party (FPÖ), Norbert Hofer. …

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Warsaw rejects the European Commission’s ultimatum

Olivier Bault May 23, 2016

Warsaw rejects the European Commission's ultimatum, by Olivier Bault. Poland, Warsaw - On Wednesday, the European Commission issued an ultimatum to the Polish conservative government, and gave it until Monday to make proposals on the settlement of its conflict with its Constitutional…

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Hungarian Premier’s spokesperson said Obama and Clinton want to fill Europe with Muslims

The Editorial Board May 20, 2016

Hungary, Budapest - Following days of controversy between Western elites and Central European elites over the democratic situation in Poland and Hungary, the spokesperson of the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office declared that Obama, supported by Clinton and Soros, want to fill Europe…

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Sarkozy and Hollande disagree on Central Europe

The Editorial Board May 19, 2016

France - After Clinton's words about Poland and Hungary, an other former President talked about the two Central European countries. Nicolas Sarkozy defended the Polish and Hungarian democracies and French President François Hollande reacted to this declaration. In an interview given to…

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VIDEO – Hungary and Poland are authoritarian countries, according to Bill Clinton

The Editorial Board May 18, 2016

USA, New Jersey - Former President Bill Clinton said at a campaign event to support his wife Hillary on Friday, May 13, that "Hungary and Poland have now decided Democracy is too much trouble, therefore they want Putin-like leadership". Hungarian and Polish…

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Slovakia wants while presiding the EU to strengthen the Union’s borders and avoid fragmentation

The Editorial Board May 17, 2016

Slovakia - Slovakia will take in July the EU Council presidency. The Slovakian government aims to avoid fragmentation and any East-West divide. Fico's government also wants to focus on strengthening the EU's external border. According to Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn, a…

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The revolt of the elites against the people in Poland: media’s lies about opposition’s demonstration

Olivier Bault May 13, 2016

Poland, Warsaw - The revolt of the elites against the people in Poland, by Olivier Bault. On Saturday, May 7, the great demonstration of "democracy's Defence Committee" (KOD) was held in Warsaw against the Conservative government (PiS) led by Beata…

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Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann quits

The Editorial Board May 10, 2016

Austria, Vienna – Austrian SPÖ (Social Democratic Party of Austria ) Chancellor Werner Faymann quit this Monday 9 May after 8 years in power. He also quit his post as leader of the Social Democratic Party. The current Vice-Chancellor, the conservative Reinhold…

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Hungary supports Macedonia

The Editorial Board May 6, 2016

Hungary, Budapest - On 3 May, Hungarian Minister of Defence István Simicskó met Macedonian Minister of Defence Zoran Jolevski and they held a press briefing in Budapest. Hungary reaffirmed her support to Macedonia's integration into the European Union and NATO. The two…

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Nationalist MPs are no longer part of Kukiz’15

The Editorial Board May 5, 2016

Warsaw, Poland – Nationalist MPs from National Movement have decided to be no longer a part of Kukiz’15 parliamentary caucus. Such decision has caused great division within the nationalist movement. During the press conference a few days ago, nationalists have been criticizing…