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Orban Steps Down, Co Freed, Starmer Appoints Mandelson

4/29/2026

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Viktor Orban resigned as Fidesz leader after the April 12 election loss, with a June 13 congress set to decide his successor.
Former Philippine lawmaker Zaldy Co was released by Czech authorities and is now free within the Schengen area, challenging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s anti-corruption agenda.
Keir Starmer named Peter Mandelson ambassador to Washington, sparking a parliamentary dispute and senior officials’ claims of procedural pressure.

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Viktor Orban resigned as Fidesz leader after the April 12 election loss, with a June 13 congress set to decide his successor.
Former Philippine lawmaker Zaldy Co was released by Czech authorities and is now free within the Schengen area, challenging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s anti-corruption agenda.
Keir Starmer named Peter Mandelson ambassador to Washington, sparking a parliamentary dispute and senior officials’ claims of procedural pressure.