Nawrocki Vetoes Tusk’s Judicial Reform as Poland’s Rule-of-Law Clash Deepens Zoltán Kottász February 20, 2026 The Polish president’s veto inflames tensions with Warsaw’s ruling coalition.
Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders Zoltán Kottász February 19, 2026 A Sicilian court has ordered the government to pay €76,000 to the German NGO Sea-Watch for the 2019 seizure of its migrant rescue vessel.
Hungarian Opposition Leader Embroiled in Drug Scandal as Western Allies Roll Out Red Carpet Zoltán Kottász February 13, 2026 A new scandal involving drugs and a secret recording has engulfed Hungary’s main opposition challenger.
Poland Backs EU Arms Loans; PiS Warns Country Trades Sovereignty for Debt Zoltán Kottász February 13, 2026 The Law and Justice opposition says the loans could leave Polish defence firms sidelined.
EU Court Says Hungary Funds Were Unlawfully Released in 2023 Zoltán Kottász February 12, 2026 Hungary may lose €10 billion as the EU heaps political pressure on the Orbán government ahead of the April 12th elections.
Police Raid EU Commission Offices over €900m Property Sale Zoltán Kottász February 12, 2026 Belgian police carried out searches at multiple Commission buildings on Thursday.
Hungary’s April Election Becomes Proxy Battle Over Ukraine, Brussels, and Sovereignty Zoltán Kottász February 12, 2026 “Reliable numbers show that Fidesz is leading,” analyst says as Hungary heads towards a knife-edge election.
EU Migration Policy Tightened as Centre-Right Aligns with Conservatives Zoltán Kottász February 10, 2026 An unusual alliance of centre-right, conservative, and nationalist parties pushed through measures aimed at curbing asylum applications and speeding up returns.
EU’s Fast-Track Ukraine Plan Triggers Fierce Clash with Hungary Zoltán Kottász February 10, 2026 The proposal shows that Brussels is willing to override national vetoes and punish dissenting member states to get its way.
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Military Officials from Schengen over Forced Conscription Deaths Zoltán Kottász February 5, 2026 The move comes after Budapest’s criticism of the European Union that it is turning a blind eye to serious abuses.
