In the news: AfD co-chair Alice Weidel remains a leading far-right figure in Germany’s politics. Born 1979, she co-leads the nationalist party.
Hungary has elected Péter Magyar, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. The election reflects shifts in Hungary's relationship with the EU, NATO, and global powers. US support for Orbán has diminished, and Magyar's victory signals a move toward rebuilding ties with Western institutions.
Germany has failed to win a rotating United Nations Security Council seat, scoring 104 votes against Portugal's 134 and Austria's 131 in the General Assembly vote on 3–4 June 2026. The result is prompting sharp criticism at home and government statements that Russia and Germany's positions on Ukraine and Israel have cost votes.
The AfD is consolidating support in eastern Germany as it pushes to win 40% in Saxony-Anhalt and potentially govern a state for the first time, while Berlin-backed parties warn of security risks and internal strains.