Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders
The governing Fidesz party passed a constitutional amendment stating that all Hungarians are either male or female, and another protecting the “moral development” of children.
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.
Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.
Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why.
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.
Vance and Musk Attack German Consensus on Nazis and Speech
Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have challenged decades-long approaches to political extremism that were designed to prevent another Hitler.
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right
But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.