Hungary’s Constitutional Clash: Prime Minister Péter Magyar escalated his standoff with President Tamás Sulyok, saying the government will amend the constitution to remove him after Sulyok refused to resign—sparking accusations of a “power grab” and a fresh political crisis. Public Media Pressure: Magyar also demanded the resignation of two Hungarian public media CEOs after claims they ordered content discrediting the Tisza Party, adding to the pressure on the media landscape. Child Rights Push: A Hungarian child-rights coalition delivered a 100+ page reform package to the government, urging deeper changes across protection, education, health and justice, plus real youth participation. Germany Social Strain: Germany’s poverty rate hit a record 16.1% in 2025, with 13.3 million people affected, as charities warn of widening regional gaps and rising hardship. Austria Justice in Syria Case: Austria began the trial of two former Syrian regime security officials accused of torture and abuse in Raqqa, with testimony expected from victims and witnesses across Europe and Syria. Poland-Ukraine Tensions: Poland’s far-right leader Krzysztof Bosak called for blocking Ukraine’s EU accession over the naming of a Ukrainian unit linked to the UPA, tying EU policy to historical memory disputes. Central Europe Travel: Rail Europe and Leo Express expanded cross-border booking for routes linking Prague, Krakow, Warsaw and beyond, aiming to make multi-country train trips easier.