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Central Europe: Political Turmoil as Leaders Face Challenges

6/6/2025

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Political tensions are rising in Central Europe as leaders strive to hold onto power. In Poland, PM Donald Tusk grapples with challenges from President Karol Nawrocki. Meanwhile, Slovakia's PM Robert Fico faces coalition strife, especially after parliament's surprising resolution against EU sanctions on Russia. In Hungary, Viktor Orbán's popularity is tested by growing public discontent.

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Political tensions are rising in Central Europe as leaders strive to hold onto power. In Poland, PM Donald Tusk grapples with challenges from President Karol Nawrocki. Meanwhile, Slovakia's PM Robert Fico faces coalition strife, especially after parliament's surprising resolution against EU sanctions on Russia. In Hungary, Viktor Orbán's popularity is tested by growing public discontent.