A Chinese mercenary who fought for Russia against Ukraine is now in Germany after fleeing. The authorities have rejected his asylum applications. He faces severe punishment in China.
By Redaktion Table
Péter Magyar will meet with the European Commission president next Wednesday to discuss frozen EU funds for Hungary.
By Redaktion Table
Serbian opposition figures are drawing new hope from Péter Magyar’s election victory in Hungary. Leading critics of President Aleksandar Vučić are calling on Brussels and Berlin to increase pressure on the regime in Belgrade.
By Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel
Following the election, Berlin and Paris are pushing for the rapid release of billions of euros in aid for Ukraine. However, Brussels is likely to release frozen EU funds to Hungary only in exchange for concrete reforms. Von der Leyen is also calling for an end to veto-based obstruction.
By Till Hoppe, János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
Following his election victory in Hungary, Péter Magyar is planning a swift transition focused on combating corruption and recovering frozen EU funds. He aims to end Hungary’s close ties with Russia and restore the rule of law.
By Stephan Israel
While polls show challenger Péter Magyar as the favorite, these predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Moreover, even if Viktor Orbán loses, he could still derail the transfer of power.
By Stephan Israel
Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng is expected to be released after three years in prison. Human rights organizations are calling for him to be granted full freedom of movement, without further restrictions after his release.
By Amelie Richter
The German government intends to amend the rules governing associations’ right to bring legal action. Environmental organizations argue that the proposed changes would jeopardize their right to bring legal action and thereby nature conservation and climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
