Hungary: seismic shift as opposition gains landslide victory over Orbán

16 Apr 2026
A historic political shift has taken place in Hungary, where Péter Magyar has defeated long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán after sixteen years in power. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a decisive parliamentary majority, ending a period…

Ukraine: shortage of Patriot missiles ‘could not be any worse’

16 Apr 2026
Ukraine is facing a severe shortage of critical air defence systems as Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that supplies of US-made Patriot missiles have reached a critical low. These systems remain essential for protecting cities from ballistic…

NATO: Rutte’s difficult task after Trump’s threats to leave NATO

10 Apr 2026
Mark Rutte faces a critical moment as he visits Washington to engage with Donald Trump amid renewed uncertainty over the NATO alliance. Tensions have grown because of disagreements over military involvement in Iran and concerns about…

Hungary: Vance supports Orbán as he faces crucial elections

10 Apr 2026
With elections due to take place on 12 April, Viktor Orbán is facing a significant challenge after sixteen years in power, as opposition leader Péter Magyar is well ahead in most opinion polls. While visiting Budapest,…