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The majority of respondents want a Europe that is more independent of the US and forges new international partnerships. There is also broad support for a stronger European economy, even if this comes at a higher cost. These are among the findings of this year’s edition of our study on Germany’s role in the EU.

After 16 years of Viktor Orbán, a change of government in Hungary seemed almost unthinkable until recently. The new government’s next steps are important milestones for the restoration of democracy and the rule of law.

The opposition’s overwhelming election victory and the ousting of the Orbán regime are of historic significance for Hungary and the whole of Europe. A conversation with Bulcsú Hunyadi from the Budapest based think tank Political Capital on the reasons behind the success of the TISZA party, the challenges facing the future government, and the tireless efforts of civil society.

Hungary has chosen a new start, giving a boost to democracy across Europe. A broad alliance of politics and civil society demonstrates just how powerful solidarity and the courage to embrace change can be. This presents both opportunities and challenges for European cooperation.

The EU and India have signed a historic free trade agreement. What is needed now is an active, long-term, progressive trade strategy. This must put goals such as sustainability, security, and partnerships between equals at the forefront.

The federal takeover of DC was just the beginning. National Guard troops are mobilizing to more Democratic cities while immigration raids create widespread terror. As protests become pretext for more troops, democracy continues to erode.

Europe and Canada can only protect their digital ecosystems against US interference if they start investing in tech sovereignty now.

On World Refugee Day, the US stands at a crossroads: once a global leader in refugee protection, it now faces rising rights violations, legal erosion, and harsh immigration policies that threaten both vulnerable communities and democratic principles.

A majority of citizens in Germany have a positive view of the new federal government‘s pledge for a stronger leadership role in the EU, but clearly advocate for doing so in a cooperative manner. These findings come from the latest edition of our long-term study 'Actually European!?' on Germany’s role in the EU.

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