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Orbán Has Fallen. His Legacy Remains. And Bulgaria Might Inherit It.

The fall of Orbanism in Hungary and Bulgaria’s gamble with personalism, as Eastern Europe becomes more right‑wing and the wake‑up calls grow.

19 hrs ago • Filipe Henriques

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Danish Social Democrats Show How to Win by Losing

Mette Frederiksen leads her party to worst result in 100 years. Yet powers is hers to keep. Is Left Unity the answer?

Apr 1 • Filipe Henriques

Hidden Normalcy in Riyadh

Traveling through Riyadh, the clash between conservative tradition and progressive openness. Explore Saudi politics and history on this trip.

Mar 26 • Filipe Henriques

Slovenia: The Most Important Election You’re Ignoring.

How a small nation’s vote could fundamentally shape the European Union’s political balance in 2026

Mar 17 • Filipe Henriques

First Travelogue Series: Arab States of the Gulf

The first series of the Travelogue follows a trip across the Arab States of the Gulf, six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council today drawn into the…

Mar 16 • Filipe Henriques

‘You can call me Belgian Mamdani’: Aimen Horch

Flemish Greens new leader gives first international interview. From refugee to party leader, we talk about Belgium, his “Fuck to Israel” tweet, the…

Apr 9 • Filipe Henriques

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Orbán Has Fallen. His Legacy Remains. And Bulgaria Might Inherit It.

The fall of Orbanism in Hungary and Bulgaria’s gamble with personalism, as Eastern Europe becomes more right‑wing and the wake‑up calls grow.

19 hrs ago • Filipe Henriques

‘You can call me Belgian Mamdani’: Aimen Horch

Flemish Greens new leader gives first international interview. From refugee to party leader, we talk about Belgium, his “Fuck to Israel” tweet, the…

Apr 9 • Filipe Henriques

Danish Social Democrats Show How to Win by Losing

Mette Frederiksen leads her party to worst result in 100 years. Yet powers is hers to keep. Is Left Unity the answer?

Apr 1 • Filipe Henriques

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Hidden Normalcy in Riyadh

Traveling through Riyadh, the clash between conservative tradition and progressive openness. Explore Saudi politics and history on this trip.

Mar 26 • Filipe Henriques

First Travelogue Series: Arab States of the Gulf

The first series of the Travelogue follows a trip across the Arab States of the Gulf, six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council today drawn into the…

Mar 16 • Filipe Henriques

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‘You can call me Belgian Mamdani’: Aimen Horch

Flemish Greens new leader gives first international interview. From refugee to party leader, we talk about Belgium, his “Fuck to Israel” tweet, the…

Apr 9 • Filipe Henriques

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