Viktor Orbán successfully held on to power in Hungary. The aspired regime change did not come to fruition. Nonetheless, the united opposition’s campaign was not in vain. It unmistakably elucidated illiberal state practices which provide us with valuable insights into political strategies, narratives, and messaging. What lessons can European progressives take away for future alliances?

Das Progressive Zentrum was delighted to host a Transatlantic Lunch with Max Bergmann from the Washington D.C. based Center for American Progress and Annegret Bendiek of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). The participants discussed the current situation and the future of transatlantic relations in and after the Trump era.

Die Landtagswahlen in Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden-Württemberg und Sachsen-Anhalt haben das Parteiensystem ordentlich erschüttert. Alte Koalitionswahrheiten funktionieren nicht mehr. Die AfD ist auf direktem Weg in alle drei Landesparlamente einmarschiert. Für die etablierten Parteien gilt es, ihrer Verantwortung für diese Entwicklung aufzuarbeiten.