Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe
If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.
Hungary
Comrades in Arms
Russia’s intervention in Syria is helping nationalist leaders in Europe by making the refugee crisis worse.
Cameron Wins Hungary’s Qualified Support for Reform
The British leader is starting to overcome Central European opposition to his EU reform plans.
Central Europeans Resist Merkel’s Immigration Policy
German influence in Central Europe is failing when it comes to immigration policy.
Germany’s Schengen Threat to Central Europe Backfires
Central European nations won’t be cowed into signing up to a quota system for asylum seekers.
Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.
Mass Migration Causes Attitudes to Harden in Europe
Without a European refugee policy, the absence of border controls is unsustainable.
Hungary Denies Europe Blocks Nuclear Deal with Russia
Hungary disputes reports that European regulators are blocking a nuclear fuel supply deal.
Hungary’s Nationalist Premier Shows Putin Not Isolated
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest is largely devoid of substance but shows he is not isolated in Europe.
Hungary to Build Russian Pipeline Over EU Objections
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has no intention of withdrawing from the South Stream pipeline.
Hungarians Reelect Nationalist Premier, Boost for Far Right
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wins a parliamentary election that also sees gains for the far right.
Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power
Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.
Orbán Unlikely to Revise Nationalist Economic Policies
Hungary’s ruling nationalists won’t take the European Commission’s advice.
Hungary’s Economic Policy “Increasing Erratic”
Hungary may be forced to tap into the EU’s bailout fund.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.