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@Rept_Democracy

Investigating democracy in the heart of Europe. Covering populism, nationalism, extremism and more. Brought to you by @BIRN_Network and @erstefoundation.

Joined May 2019

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · 21 h

Hungarian premier Viktor Orban, who supports Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, endorsed the decision to ban pro-Palestinian rap group Kneecap from entering the country on “national security” grounds. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/25/orb…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Hungarian premier Viktor Orban, who supports Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, endorsed the decision to ban pro-Palestinian rap group Kneecap from entering the country on “national security” grounds.

Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 25

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet in a long-expected reshuffle, amid falling approval ratings and following his ally’s defeat in presidential elections. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/25/dem…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Elsewhere, Slovakia’s Prime Minister could visit Washington; Hungary’s Orban heads to Transylvania; and online youth radicalisation is rising in Czechia.

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 23

Decades of forced sterilisations in Czechia and Slovakia reveal a shared legacy of abuse and a struggle to deliver justice. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/23/too… Photo Sona Maletz

Rept_Democracy's tweet image. Decades of forced sterilisations in Czechia and Slovakia reveal a shared legacy of abuse and a struggle to deliver justice.

Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/23/too…
Photo Sona Maletz

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 21

Orban’s government is struggling in the polls ahead of a general election, so is keen to strike an agreement it can present as a win. But the mooted deal could cost Slovakia tens of millions of euros, raising the question as to why Fico would agree to it. balkaninsight.com/2025/07/21/hun…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Orban’s government is struggling in the polls ahead of a general election, so is keen to strike an agreement it can present as a win. But the mooted deal could cost Slovakia tens of millions of...

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 18

The EU’s ‘Difficult Duo’ gives Brussels more headaches; Poland downgrades embassy in Budapest; and Babis vows to end Ukraine ammo initiative if he becomes Czech PM. Read more in our #DemocracyDigest: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/18/dem…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Elsewhere, EU’s ‘Difficult Duo’ gives Brussels more headaches; Poland downgrades embassy in Budapest; and Babis vows to end Ukraine ammo initiative if he becomes Czech PM.

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 16

Poland plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines, joining five other countries on Europe’s eastern flank including Ukraine, which argue that Russia’s invasion has made the ban untenable. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/16/ant…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Poland plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines, joining five other countries on Europe’s eastern flank including Ukraine, which argue that Russia’s...

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 14

As it takes up the EU’s rolling presidency from July, Denmark is determined to ramp up the draconian Article 7 sanctioning procedure against Hungary. Yet, with a crucial general election set for April 2026, such a move could do more harm than good. balkaninsight.com/2025/07/14/an-…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. As it takes up the EU’s rolling presidency from July, Denmark is determined to ramp up the draconian Article 7 sanctioning procedure against Hungary. Yet, with a crucial general election set for...

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Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence@RDFellowship · Jul 11

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BIRN@BIRN_Network · Jul 11

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 11

The high-profile trial of Juraj Cintula, accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak PM Robert Fico, began this week in Banska Bystrica, central Slovakia. Read more in the newest #DemocracyDigest: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/11/dem…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. Elsewhere, Czechs investigate companies suspected of evading Russia sanctions; Poland’s speaker confirms meeting with opposition but denies preparing to jump ship; Orban’s eldest daughter and husband...

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BIRN@BIRN_Network · Jul 9

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 9

The ‘rubber bones’, in Peter Magyar’s analogy, are the hot-button culture war policies that the ruling Fidesz party regularly tosses around like a dog’s toy. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/09/rub…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. The ‘rubber bones’, in Peter Magyar’s analogy, are the hot-button culture war policies that the ruling Fidesz party regularly tosses around like a dog’s toy. The opposition leader derides the media...

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Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 8

The project is part of a wider policy of Viktor Orban’s government to invest significant taxpayer money in sports and cultural infrastructure in the regions of neighbouring countries where Hungarian minorities live. balkaninsight.com/2025/07/08/hun…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. The project is part of a wider policy of Viktor Orban’s government to invest significant taxpayer money in sports and cultural infrastructure in the regions of neighbouring countries where Hungarian...

Reporting Democracy@Rept_Democracy · Jul 8

With populist former PM Andrej Babis in pole position to win back power, concerns are being raised that Czechia could follow Hungary and Slovakia down the populist, pro-Russian path. That’s an unlikely scenario, say experts. Read more: balkaninsight.com/2025/07/08/as-…

Rept_Democracy's tweet card. With populist former PM Andrej Babis in pole position to win back power, concerns are being raised that Czechia could follow Hungary and Slovakia down the populist, pro-Russian path. That’s an...

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