Orbán’s assessment of the year: ‘Putining is frivolous and primitive, Brussels is the direct threat’

“The 21st century will be the century of humiliation for Europe,” the Hungarian Prime Minister began his traditional annual assessment speech at Várkert Bazár, after his introduction. Orbán said that, for the first time since the invention of the steam engine, Europe is not part of the world’s transformation, but he believes Hungary has a […]

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Zelenskyy says Europe’s absence from peace talks is a ‘big mistake’ as he calls for more sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said it is a “big mistake” that European leaders are “practically not present at the table” in ongoing US-brokered negotiations to end the war with Russia. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In a keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Kyiv is working to ensure that Europe’s “interests and […]

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New prime minister vows to work for democracy after landslide victory

Bangladesh’s incoming leader said on Saturday that he would work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions after his party secured an election victory. Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a majority in Thursday’s election in the 350-member Parliament. An 11-member alliance led by the Jamaat-e-Islami party, the country’s […]

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"NATO has been woken up by President Trump, and it’s stronger because of it" says Mark Rutte

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the evolving role of Europe in global security, emphasising that the alliance is stronger today than it was a year ago. Reflecting on NATO’s transformation, Rutte highlighted how the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly his push for higher defence spending, […]

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