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Eszter Zalan
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is a Brussels-based reporter with the online news portal, EUobserver.
Orbán on the Naughty Step

Eye on Europe

After years of sheltering Hungary’s illiberal prime minister Viktor Orbán and his ruling Fidesz party, the EU’s most powerful political family has suspended the …

Pursuing the Prosecutor

Eye on Europe

The former Romanian anti-corruption prosecutor wants to become the EU’s top prosecutor.

Can Europe’s Center-Right Handle Orbán?

Eye on Europe

Ahead of European elections in May, the European People’s Party is facing a major test within its own ranks.

Green Sprouts, But No Early Spring

Eye on Europe

A Green surge in Europe is held back by a lack of representation in eastern and southern EU countries.

Words Don’t Come Easy: “Pálinka”

Berlin Policy Journal July/August 2018

Hungary’s populist premier Viktor Orbán not only drinks pálinka, but also uses it as a political tool. The robust brandy brings him closer to …

Orbán’s Latest Crackdown

Eye on Europe

Hungary’s government has put forward the “Stop Soros” legislation package. The Central European University is in the crosshairs, too.

Young and (Not So) Free?

Eye on Europe

Euroskeptic parties and illiberal forces are gaining traction among young Europeans.

Sweeping Right

Eye on Europe

Viktor Orbán’s victory will embolden other European populists, too.

Power Hungary

Eye on Europe

Hungary’s prime minister is expected to secure a third consecutive term.

The Spitzen System

Eye on Europe

Who will have the final say in selecting the next European Commission president?

Trouble Ahead

Eye on Europe

EU funds for “illiberal” countries come under scrutiny, but there seems little room for manoeuvre.

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