Magdalena

Travelling to Hungary to vote. I hope for change of government. But sadly, Russian agents have arrived in Budapest flooding the country with horrific videos and posters inciting fear. Here a little girl asks when her Dad will come home. Then his execution is shown. www.facebook.com/share/r/14a2...

Parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for April 12, 2026.
The political landscape in this country could drastically change if Péter Magyar restores democracy and puts an end to Orbán’s confrontational policies.

Magdalena Williams wrote an article about this; you find it on our FBPE blog.

The Cost of Corruption in Orbán’s Hungary & EU How corruption networks reshaped Hungary under Viktor Orbán. An analysis of EU funds, state capture, and Europe’s rule-of-law challenge.

Hungary now ranks as the most corrupt country in the EU.

But the story is bigger than rankings.

It’s about how political power, EU funds, and economic networks reshaped the system.

My latest analysis:

#Hungary #EU

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Cartooning Politics Weekly issue no.1 Here to recap politics this week in a way that won’t have you ugly-crying into your coffee like regular news.

Sometimes politics is so absurd that cartoons explain it better than headlines.

I’ve been experimenting with a new project: Cartooning Politics Weekly.

Five cartoons breaking down the week in global politics.

First issue here 👇

The Justice Secretary - a former barrister - suggests that being wrongly accused of a crime and imprisoned for three years is just like “scraping your knee” in order to justify undermining and restricting a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy. The most absurd argument yet

Before voters decide, the narrative is already built.

In February alone, Viktor Orbán posted over 200 times on Facebook.

The themes barely change: energy security, sovereignty, outside threats.

Repetition creates reality.

#Hungary #Politics #Democracy #E

Peace in Theory, War in Practice | The Politics of Hypocrisy As war escalates between the U.S., Israel and Iran, this opinion piece examines the Board of Peace and the limits of peace rhetoric.

War tests the meaning of peace.

As the U.S. and Israel escalate strikes on Iran, the Board of Peace exposes a deeper contradiction in modern diplomacy.

When institutions lack enforcement, peace becomes branding.

My latest analysis ↓

So now we learn from Republicans that when you bomb a country for a week, sink their entire Navy, and kill their military and political leadership, that is not an act of war.

Maybe they can just go with Putin’s term - Special Military Operation.

A key question behind the article:

When corruption becomes structural rather than episodic, how should institutions respond?

Hungary’s case forces the EU to confront that dilemma.

Spain Draws the Line on U.S. Pressure — Why It Matters Spain pushed back against U.S. pressure over access to a base during the Iran escalation. This analysis explains why this matters for the EU.

This isn’t just a Spain–U.S. spat. It’s a stress test for Europe: can EU states set boundaries when alliance demands clash with domestic politics?

New opinion piece ↓
#EU #US #Security

All EU countries should request the evacuation of all American bases on all European countries and territories by the end of 2026.

Sure! They shouldn't buy American products anymore, develop their own software, and build their own weapons.

The reason is very simple: the US has become an anti-European rogue state that is led by a fascist dictator.

As soon they have enough weapons, they should kick the US out of NATO.

This happens because Americans are too scared or unable to stop this monster.

Europe should fully distance itself from this idiot. If necessary, they should also extradite American ambassadors who insult and criticise European countries with their MAGA nonsense.

When will this madness end?

Agreed. If Republicans won’t stop Trump (and they won’t),
and the U.S. military follows #TrumpsIllegalOrders to invade and attack other countries,
then Spain and other EU nations have no choice but to protect themselves from a country run by a criminal and spoiled boys with real bombs.

Trump threatened to impose a trade embargo on Spain after it refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for the illegal and insane war on Iran. Trump has also used false pretexts to start it.

The EU should now unanimously condemn these attacks and prohibit the US from using any of its bases.

Balint to Noem: "You're the secretary of DHS -- for now. And you think you're immune from accountability. But I promise you this: one day he is not gonna be president anymore. And when that day comes, we will still be here. And in hearings like this, we are going to continue to prove your guilt."

BREAKING: “We need to act with clarity, with purpose and with a cool head.. what I was not prepared to do on Saturday was for the UK to join a war unless I was satisfied there was a lawful basis and a viable thought through plan. That remains my position
Keir Starmer
#PMQs

Does anyone remember that during the Brexit campaign, one of Nigel Farage’s arguments for leaving the European Union was to allow the UK to adopt a fairer immigration system for Commonwealth citizens?

Now he’s saying they shouldn’t be allowed to vote proving yet again the sort of country he wants.

The U.S. has always been great at papering over its atrocities.

The war they won’t have to fight I know what war does to families. It doesn’t stay “over there”; it will be felt here too, for years to come. I don’t know how anyone who claims to love this country can support this

I know what war does to families. It doesn’t stay “over there”; it will be felt here too, for years to come. I don’t know how anyone who claims to love this country can support this
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The MAGA who regret voting for Trump, will 100% vote for the next Trump regardless of how much of a racist bigot he is.

They haven't actually learned their lesson. They're just mad they're getting hurt too.

These people didn't vote FOR Trump, they voted AGAINST vulnerable communities.

If it’s true Reform UK’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick told a business audience last night that renewable companies are "screwed" if Reform get in, it tells you everything about their readiness to inflict national self-harm in pursuit of ideological war on climate action.

Evidently, I'm not the only one who thinks so.

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#ClimateAction that protects, conserves and restores #nature

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graph: IPCC

A lot better than the present shit show!

If change is coming, as we hope it is, may Iran’s opposition be wise and united in leading a peaceful, democratic transition rooted in freedom, justice, and respect for international law. Woman. Life. Freedom.

To all the Mahsas of Iran — the countless women whose names we may never know, but whose courage we will never forget.