Europe Geopolitical News

February 16, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

French Govt Blames Hard Left for Far-Right Activist's Death

The death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque has sparked a political firestorm, with the French government blaming the hard left, a claim denied by France Unbowed.

#France #political tension #far-right

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Rubio Backs Orban, US-Hungary Ties Spotlighted Before Elections

France 24

February 16, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Rubio Backs Orban, US-Hungary Ties Spotlighted Before Elections

US Secretary of State Rubio voices support for Hungary's Orban amid tight election race, highlighting US-Hungary relations and geopolitical stakes.

#US-Hungary relations #Orban elections #Central Europe politics

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US Backs Orban as Hungary Faces Closely Watched Elections

France 24

February 16, 2026

US Backs Orban as Hungary Faces Closely Watched Elections

US Secretary of State Rubio endorses Orban in Hungary, where fierce elections loom against opposition leader Magyar's rising TISZA party.

#Hungary elections #Viktor Orban #Marco Rubio

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Hungary's Tisza Party Launches Bold Campaign Against Orban

Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Hungary's Tisza Party Launches Bold Campaign Against Orban

Tisza party led by Peter Magyar campaigns to end corruption and re-align Hungary away from Russian influence.

#Hungary #politics #election

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Zelensky Vows No Elections Without Russian Ceasefire Agreement

The New York Times

February 16, 2026

Zelensky Vows No Elections Without Russian Ceasefire Agreement

Ukraine's President Zelensky asserts elections won't occur until Russia agrees to a ceasefire, emphasizing national security concerns.

#Zelensky #Ukraine #Russia

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Orban: EU Poses Greater Threat to Hungary Than Russia

Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Orban: EU Poses Greater Threat to Hungary Than Russia

Viktor Orban claims EU interference is a bigger threat than Russia, amid electoral challenges.

#Viktor Orban #EU #Hungary politics

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Bipartisan Criticism of Trump at Munich Security Conference

The Guardian

February 16, 2026

Bipartisan Criticism of Trump at Munich Security Conference

In a surprising display of unity, Republicans and Democrats at the Munich Security Conference criticized Trump's foreign policy moves.

#Munich Security Conference #Donald Trump #Republicans

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Democrats Probe EPA's Repeal of Key Air Pollution Measure

The Guardian

February 16, 2026

Democrats Probe EPA's Repeal of Key Air Pollution Measure

Democratic senators scrutinize EPA's rollback on air pollution measures, citing concerns over public health impacts and climate crisis challenges.

#EPA #air pollution #climate crisis

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Ghana Demands Extradition of Russian Accused of Filming Women

BBC

February 16, 2026

Ghana Demands Extradition of Russian Accused of Filming Women

Ghana seeks extradition of a Russian man accused of illicitly filming women, urging Russian cooperation in legal proceedings.

#Ghana #Russia #extradition

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Russia Tightens Control: YouTube, WhatsApp Now Blocked

Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Russia Tightens Control: YouTube, WhatsApp Now Blocked

As Russia blocks YouTube and WhatsApp, users seek alternatives amidst increasing internet censorship. The move raises global concerns over digital freedom.

#Russia #internet censorship #YouTube

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