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My Europe Series
What does the MEP sex scandal tell us about Viktor Orban's Hungary?
József Szájer, the most senior figure of Hungary's governing Fidesz party in Brussels, was caught by police attending what has been reported as a gay sex party in an apartment above a café in the Belgian capital on Friday evening.
World
Will Trump's defeat dent the ambitions of authoritarian leaders?
Several European and global leaders forged close links with the US President Donald Trump. Right wing leaders, including the Presidents of Poland and Turkey will be now watching the changes at the White House, in the knowledge that past diplomatic relations may be substantially changing.
Hungary
Hungarian politician fined €12,000 for giving potatoes to Viktor Orbán
Hungarian politician Péter Jakab has been fined €12,000 for trying to give Prime Minister Viktor Orbán potatoes during a Parliament session last week.
According to the politician, many people voted for the ruling Fidesz party in recent by-elections because they were given free potatoes.
Europe News
The Rule of Law: what is it and why is it important?
In recent years, citizens of EU countries have taken to the streets, protesting against what they saw as democratic backsliding. The European Commission has introduced ways to limit regression on rule of law. We explain the issue that is shaking the EU's foundations.
