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Netherlands

What Do the Dutch Elections Mean for Europe?

Far-right candidate Geert Wilders emerged as the biggest political force in Dutch politics in November’s general elections. What does his win mean for the Netherlands and Europe?

In Brief by Matthias Matthijs December 1, 2023 Europe Program
Hungary

Syria-Turkey Relations, Israel’s Ongoing Domestic Tensions, the Pope Visits Hungary, and More

Iran and Russia aim to broker a rapprochement between Syria and Turkey; the Israeli Knesset begins its summer session in the face of mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms; Pope Francis makes a three-day visit to Hungary, where he is expected to raise concerns about migration and the war in Ukraine; and a cease-fire fails to put an end to conflict in Sudan.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins April 27, 2023 The World Next Week
Hungary

Does Orban’s Victory in Hungary Change the EU’s Calculus on Russia?

Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a fourth term in elections where he enjoyed unfair advantages, presenting a thorny challenge for European unity on Russia and the rule of law.

In Brief by Matthias Matthijs April 5, 2022 Europe Program

Hungary

Hungary’s Populists Face New European Test

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has become the symbol of European populism. How will Europe’s mainstream parties respond?

In Brief by Zoltan Aguera October 14, 2019
Hungary

Viktor Orban’s U.S. Visit Could Bolster Europe’s Populists

President Trump’s hosting of Prime Minister Viktor Orban will be viewed as a boost to populists and another blow to Europe’s strained political center.

Article by Charles A. Kupchan May 10, 2019 Europe Program
Iran Nuclear Agreement

Tensions Flare With Iran, a Showdown Between Congress and the White House, and More

Tensions between the United States and Iran flare, Hungary’s far-right prime minister visits the White House, and Congress and the Trump administration prepare for a showdown.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon May 9, 2019 The World Next Week

Europe

Europe in Disarray

History is far from over in Europe. To the contrary, it is back with a vengeance.

Article by Richard Haass December 13, 2018
Hungary

Europe Wrestles With Hungary’s Populist Challenge

The European Parliament’s vote to reprimand Hungary over its growing authoritarianism has tested the EU’s readiness to stand up to illiberalism within the bloc.

In Brief by James McBride September 21, 2018
Hungary

April 5, 2018

Hungarians vote in presidential elections, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress regarding data privacy concerns.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and James M. Lindsay April 5, 2018 The World Next Week
Global

The World Next Week: November 3, 2016

U.S. voters elect a president, Hungary looks to amend its constitution, and British Prime Minister Theresa May visits India.

Podcast with Edward Alden and Robert McMahon November 3, 2016 The World Next Week
Global

The World Next Week: U.S. Government Spending, Hungary's Referendum, a U.S. Vice Presidential Debate, and More

The new U.S. fiscal year begins, Hungary holds a referendum on migrant quotas, and U.S. vice presidential candidates debate.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon September 29, 2016 The World Next Week
Hungary

Europe from a Central European Perspective

During his upcoming visit to Washington, marking ninety years of U.S.-Hungarian diplomatic relations, please join Hungarian foreign minister János Martonyi for a discussion of the current state of affairs in Europe from the Hungarian perspective.

Event with János Martonyi and Nancy G. Brinker October 19, 2012
Hungary

Europe from a Central European Perspective

Hungarian foreign minister János Martonyi discusses the current state of affairs in Europe from the Hungarian perspective.

Event October 19, 2012