Europe
Party may rue ditching embattled Hungarian president
Ruthless sacrifice of president over “mistaken” pardon may fail to assuage an electorate suspecting paedophile hypocrisy
HungaryFar right stands to benefit from Dutch tensions
Support for the Freedom Party has grown since it entered tough coalition talks after its election victory in November
NetherlandsConstitutional change may not save Hungary’s president
President Novak is embroiled in scandal for pardoning a boys' home manager who covered up for his paedophile boss
HungaryMauritania's EU deal may prove counterproductive
The EU has unveiled EUR210mn of funding for Mauritania, in part to control irregular migration flows
MauritaniaEU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence
Reforms to the Stability and Growth Pact will limit spending for high-debt countries
EUThe EU will encounter obstacles in the South Caucasus
The EU has attempted to intensify its engagement in the South Caucasus, with varying degrees of success
CaucasusProlonged Dutch talks could benefit Wilders
Far-right leader Geert Wilders' chances of forming a government have been damaged by the withdrawal of a key party
NetherlandsChinese hacking allegations will raise tensions
Dutch intelligence agencies have openly accused China of cyberespionage
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