Europe October 8, 2024 Hungary’s Orban interrupted, accused of 'selling out' country to Russia, China during EU news conference Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was interrupted at a news conference by an activist and municipal councilor from the opposition Democratic Coalition party.
UNITED NATIONS September 30, 2024 European leaders weigh in on 'legitimate' issue of illegal immigration: 'Must be stopped' The European Union allows for free movement between member states, making any immigration policy on national borders difficult to enforce while the continental border remains porous.
UNITED NATIONS September 29, 2024 Lithuanian FM warns Russia can do 'so much damage to its neighbors' Lithuania has been one of the most vocal opponents of Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The NATO country has raised its defense spending to over 3.2% annually.
UNITED NATIONS September 29, 2024 European officials dismiss claim world leaders 'are laughing' at Trump, praise his 'strong message' Vice President Harris, during September's presidential debate, claimed world leaders were "laughing" at former President Trump. Several foreign officials beg to differ.
UNITED NATIONS September 27, 2024 Czech foreign minister highlights lack of European leadership, failure to 'project geopolitical power' The Czech Republic, which sits in the middle of Europe as the continent's "crossroads," has a unique position to weigh in on immigration and regional conflict issues.
UNITED NATIONS September 26, 2024 Hungarian FM recalls strong Trump admin 'experience,' claims 'our hope is all' on former president Former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have made no secret of their mutual admiration, which led Orbán to leave a NATO summit in Washington, D.C., to meet with Trump.
Germany September 18, 2024 Germany clamps down on illegal immigrants as country forced to rethink policies amid voter anger The European Union has attempted to tackle illegal immigration through agreements with nations such as Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon, but fears continue to prompt fears of migrant-driven crime.
Russia September 12, 2024 Russia, China hold biggest war games since Soviet era Russia and China in midst of the largest war games since the Soviet era with some 90,000 troops engaged in joint drills as the U.S. warns Beijing has provided Moscow with "substantial" war aid.
Donald Trump September 11, 2024 Trump touts European 'strongman' as close ally during presidential debate: Who is Viktor Orban? Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has visited former President Trump twice this year to discuss foreign policy, including a meeting that occurred during a high-level NATO summit.
The European Union July 23, 2024 EU turns up pressure on Hungary's Orban over his 'peace mission' to Russia, China In response to Viktor Orbán’s rogue "peace mission," EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell decided to host a strategic EU meeting in Brussels rather than Budapest, Hungary.
Europe July 21, 2024 Populists shut out of European political systems that favor establishment parties Voters abandoned mainstream center-right parties for populist right candidates in recent elections in the UK and France, but tactical voting by the left and vote-splitting among right-wing parties prevented gains.