In Hungary, a six-party alliance formed to defeat Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been in power since 2010, failed in the elections held on April 3, 2022. Despite the opposition's unity and the selection of a conservative mayor, Peter Marki-Zay, as their joint candidate, Orban's party Fidesz won 135 seats out of 199 in the Hungarian parliament, while the alliance, led by Marki-Zay, secured only 56. The election saw a 70% turnout, and Orban's victory allowed him to maintain the two-thirds majority needed to amend the constitution. The opposition's failure is attributed to structural issues such as the constitution, election laws favoring Fidesz, financial constraints, and lack of media support. Marki-Zay criticizes the current system, which heavily favors Orban, and suggests that without significant changes, defeating Orban is improbable. The article also draws parallels with the political situation in Turkey, where six parties have united for an upcoming election, and Marki-Zay offers insights on combating authoritarian regimes.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Germany from September 27 to 29, 2018, at the invitation of his counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The visit gains significance due to recent tensions between the two countries, the chill in Ankara-Washington relations, and the Turkish economic crisis. The article discusses five main challenges: trust issues stemming from Germany's stance on Turkish political rallies, economic factors including investment and the Customs Union, the role of the Diyanet İşleri Türk İslam Birliği (DİTİB) in Germany, the problem of German prisoners in Turkey, and the extradition of NATO officers after the failed coup attempt. The article also touches on the broader implications for Turkey's relationship with the EU and the political climate within Turkey.