authoritarianism

Rubio pushed Trump towards a tougher stance on Putin and others, says FT

As U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has reaffirmed his support for American diplomacy and foreign aid as a force for good globally. He has publicly called for a stand against dictatorships

6 days ago

Orban’s exit threats used as political leverage against Brussels

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban is escalating rhetoric, hinting at a possible EU departure (“Huxit”) unless Brussels meets his demands—an evolving strategy of political brinkmanship targeting EU cohesion and Western security. Vetoes

1 week ago

Minsk resumes arrests of 2020 protesters as Lukashenko tightens grip on power

On July 11, 2025, Belarusian human rights group Viasna and exiled security officers from BELPOL reported a sudden wave of arrests targeting individuals who took part in the 2020 protests against alleged presidential election fraud. The

2 weeks ago

LGBT pride march in Budapest turns into mass protest against Orbán’s crackdown

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Budapest this weekend in a defiant show of resistance against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s increasingly authoritarian rule. What was officially a Pride parade

1 month ago

World

Orbán’s Double Game: How Hungary’s Leader Undermines the West from Within

In the heart of Europe, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has become much more than just a dissenting voice within the EU. His strategic maneuvers have evolved into a calculated game that actively undermines Western

3 months ago

World

Press freedom at an all-time low, warns Reporters Without Borders

Press freedom around the world is under greater threat than ever before, according to the latest report from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). For the first time in history, its World Press Freedom

3 months ago

Opinion

“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns

Media freedom within the European Union is facing a deepening crisis, as rising authoritarianism continues to erode press independence. “Media freedom, the first line of defense against authoritarianism, is crumbling across Europe,”

3 months ago

Society

People gather at the memorial and protest held by the Tisza party on the anniversary of the 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

On March 15, 2025, Budapest became the scene of mass protests, once again demonstrating the complexity of the country’s situation. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against

5 months ago

World

authoritarianism

Rubio pushed Trump towards a tougher stance on Putin and others, says FT

Orban’s exit threats used as political leverage against Brussels

Minsk resumes arrests of 2020 protesters as Lukashenko tightens grip on power

LGBT pride march in Budapest turns into mass protest against Orbán’s crackdown

Orbán’s Double Game: How Hungary’s Leader Undermines the West from Within

Press freedom at an all-time low, warns Reporters Without Borders

“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

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