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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Queerness and Democracy

Hungary’s 2025 Pride became a bold freedom parade: queer defiance against Orban’s authoritarianism and erosion of democracy.

Poland’s Trajectory: Isolation or Integration After Nawrocki Election Win

Karol Nawrocki’s election win signals Poland’s nationalist shift, risking EU ties, reform gridlock, and investor confidence.

Hungary and Slovakia: EU Veto as a Double Edged Sword

Hungary and Slovakia’s veto use risks EU sanctions, economic fallout, and deeper political isolation amid rising tensions over Ukraine aid.

U.S.-Backed Forces Seek to Dismantle EU’s Emerging Power Base

Ultraconservative think tanks from the U.S., Poland, and Hungary push EU reforms, challenging its unity amid record-high public support.

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Greece’s €1.6 Billion Bet: Can Money Solve the Demographic Crisis?

Greece faces a demographic crisis with population set to drop to 8m by 2050; a €1.6bn plan aims to boost births and lure back emigrants.

Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe

Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.

West Africa’s New Cocaine Highway: Europe’s Venezuelan Moment?

Last week, the French Navy seized nearly six tonnes of cocaine off West Africa's coast. Another routine bust? Hardly.

Critterz: The Automation of the Dream Factory Has Begun

Silicon Valley is making a £24 million bet on solving a Hollywood problem. The outcome could reshape European film forever or reveal the inherent limits of code.

Comedy: A Tool for Awareness and Healing

DET’s Mariem Dekhili talks with Mina Liccione on comedy as healing, turning pain into laughter, and raising awareness through art.