In Slovakia, the opposition is demanding explanations from the government following a controversial statement by Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar. The political scandal was triggered by a speech from Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party and Hungary's incoming prime minister, in which he outlined his government's migration policy. "We...
UK House of Commons rejects social media ban for under-16s
Members of Parliament in the UK House of Commons have voted for the second time against a strict ban on social media for children and teenagers under 16. Instead, Parliament backed the government's more flexible approach, which provides targeted measures to protect children from harmful content. The vote took place...
NATO plans to allocate $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Alliance member states intend to provide Ukraine with approximately $60 billion in military and defence assistance throughout 2026. He announced this at the opening of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in the "Ramstein" format, held in Berlin. Rutte emphasized that these funds...
Norway opens investigation into suspected embezzlement of millions in Ukraine aid funds
A criminal investigation has been launched in Norway on suspicion of misconduct and possible misappropriation of funds allocated to support Ukraine, according to the Norwegian newspaper VG. The investigation concerns supply of medical materials and protective equipment — including protective masks — provided under Ukraine aid programmes, including the Nansen...
Peter Magyar announces suspension of Hungarian state media news services
Peter Magyar, leader of the TISZA party, whose party won a decisive victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections, has announced that one of the new government's first decisions will be to temporarily suspend the news services of state media outlets. According to Magyar, this step is necessary to restore the independence...
New Russian bill may legalize the use of the army abroad under the pretext of protecting citizens
On April 14, 2026, the Russian State Duma passed in its first reading a government-sponsored bill that expands the president’s powers to deploy the Russian Armed Forces outside the country to protect Russian citizens from prosecution by foreign or international courts. According to the document, the head of state would...
Spain launches largest migrant amnesty in 20 years
On Tuesday, April 14, the Spanish government officially approved a mass legalization program for approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants — one of the largest amnesties in Europe in the past two decades. Under a Royal Decree-Law, migrants residing in the country without documents will be able to apply for a one-year...
EU prepares large-scale investigation into corruption of the Orbán era
Hungary's new government under Péter Magyar intends to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), opening the door to independent investigations into possible corruption and misuse of European funds during Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, who won a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections on...
Spanish prime minister’s wife formally charged with corruption
A Spanish court has formally charged Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, with corruption. She faces four serious criminal counts: influence peddling, business corruption, misuse of public funds, and unlawful appropriation of assets. The court considers that sufficient evidence has been gathered to refer the case to a...
Slovenia prepares referendum on NATO withdrawal
The new Speaker of the National Assembly, Zoran Stevanovič, leader of the Truth party (Resni.ca), has announced his intention to hold a nationwide referendum on Slovenia's withdrawal from the North Atlantic Alliance. "We promised the people a referendum on leaving NATO, and we will hold that referendum," Stevanovič stated in...