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world1 month ago•7 min saved

The Impunity Gap: America’s Decline Reshapes Europe

An op-ed argues the U.S. faces a mounting accountability crisis (Atlas of Impunity ranks it 117th) while its Western allies stay more accountable; Washington’s America First posture and a transactional view of alliances threaten the postwar order. Europe, long reliant on U.S. guarantees and open markets, is contending with rising illiberalism and populism, aided in part by U.S. funding for think tanks that back nationalist movements. The piece urges Europe to act as a custodian of the order—strengthening its own accountability and resilience, learning from smaller states like Montenegro and Albania—before the transatlantic relationship frays irreparably.

via politico.eu|

#accountability #europe #illiberalism

world3 months ago•46 min saved

Hungary’s Liberal Revival Ends Orbán’s Illiberal Era

Péter Magyar’s two-year nationwide campaign united Hungary’s fractured opposition and revived liberal ideals rooted in the 1848 revolution, turning the 2026 election into a referendum on Orbán’s illiberalism. By leveraging insider knowledge to preempt smear campaigns and winning a late European Parliament bid that secured about 30% of the vote, Magyar forced a single credible alternative to Orbán’s supermajority and reframed Hungarian politics around a path of liberal reform. The piece credits Magyar’s use of national symbols and liberal rhetoric to catalyze a new era, while cautioning that the victory also exposes the fragility of democracy and the ongoing challenge of sustaining a liberal future.

via The Bulwark|

#hungary #illiberalism #liberalism

world4 months ago•10 min saved

Hungary Rejects Orban, Delivers Blow to Illiberal Populism

Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule ends as Hungary’s opposition-led coalition (Tisza) wins a sweeping victory, pushing Fidesz into second place and wiping out liberal parties. The result signals a major setback for Orban’s illiberal, anti-EU project and has wide implications for EU unity, Ukraine aid, and transatlantic ties, while observers note the broader risk to populist movements elsewhere as Putin’s and Trump’s futures loom in the background.

via CounterPunch.org|

#elections-2026 #eu #hungary

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump's Influence Sparks European Concerns Over Unity and Economy

Donald Trump's recent election victory is seen as a triumph for illiberalism in the West, emboldening far-right movements across Europe and signaling a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy. With traditional liberal leaders like Angela Merkel no longer in power, far-right parties are gaining influence in countries like Germany, France, and Italy. Trump's win is celebrated by leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orban and Russia's political establishment, who view it as a setback for liberal forces. The election reflects broader voter discontent with incumbents amid economic concerns.

via The Washington Post|

#far-right #global-politics #illiberalism