William Nattrass

William Nattrass is a British journalist based in Prague and news editor of Expats.cz

Did the EU just start a trade war with China? Brussels has voted to impose new EV tariffs on Beijing

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04 Oct 2024

Will Marine Le Pen’s trial backfire on her opponents? 'Lawfare' risks turning populist leaders into martyrs

William Nattrass

01 Oct 2024

The European consensus on Ukraine is changing Western nations are increasingly aiming for diplomacy instead of war

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27 Sep 2024

Is Europe heading for another Great Depression? Christine Lagarde has drawn parallels between the EU economy and 100 years ago

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23 Sep 2024

Von der Leyen stabs Thierry Breton in the front The EU President rules Brussels based on her own whims and dislikes

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16 Sep 2024

EU battle with China leaves no space for Ukraine Calls for peace show that Europe wants to focus on its own problems

William Nattrass

09 Sep 2024

EU divided over Russian spy threat Hungary stands accused of allowing espionage to creep into the bloc

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06 Sep 2024

The centre of Europe’s migrant crisis has shifted Giorgia Meloni's success contrasts with new flows to the Canary Islands and Greece

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31 Aug 2024

Western companies are deepening ties in Russia US oil group SLB has been capitalising on a lack of competition

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18 Aug 2024

Ursula von der Leyen belongs to the Greens now The European Commission President has offered several concessions to the Left

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18 Jul 2024

‘Quiet quitting’ is wrong response to Orbán’s EU presidency Brussels officials have been spooked by his relationship with Putin

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11 Jul 2024

Is the EU unfairly targeting Hungary over migration policy? The ECJ hit the central European country with a €1 million daily fine

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15 Jun 2024

Why Europe’s young are increasingly anti-immigration New analysis shows a rising discontent among 15 to 34-year-olds

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30 May 2024

The Rwanda plan is shaping Europe’s migration debate Several EU leaders are looking to replicate Rishi Sunak's policy

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22 May 2024

Ursula von der Leyen launches a new war on disinformation Her 'Democracy Shield' is a further politicisation of the EU

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15 May 2024

A watershed moment is coming for the European Right Ursula von der Leyen has refused to rule out an alliance with conservative groups

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03 May 2024

Europe’s Right-wing alliances won’t hold easily Political shifts on the continent may cause future divisions

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18 Apr 2024

Migration pact will only deepen EU divisions Eastern European leaders are opposed to the bloc's plans for relocation

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12 Apr 2024

Péter Magyar is Viktor Orbán’s most serious challenger yet The Fidesz whistleblower has inspired huge protests in Hungary

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07 Apr 2024

Poland and Belarus ramp up the war rhetoric Predictions of conflict are becoming normal across Europe

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03 Apr 2024

EU bitterly divided over Israel-Palestine response The bloc is struggling to form a united front on the conflict

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11 Oct 2023

Ukraine sceptic Robert Fico storms to victory in Slovakia The populist's win could hurt Western support for Kyiv

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01 Oct 2023

EU freedom of movement buckles under mass migration Even Germany is acting to strengthen its borders

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27 Sep 2023

Germany and EU become targets in Poland’s election The ruling party is trying to present itself as the protector of national sovereignty

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14 Sep 2023

Anti-American populism is sweeping through Eastern Europe Slovakia is the latest country to experience a wave of anti-Western sentiment

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08 Sep 2023

Anti-American populism is sweeping through Eastern Europe

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08 Sep 2023

Ukraine may pay a price for its Black Sea warfare Strikes on oil tankers risk a response from non-Western powers

William Nattrass

09 Aug 2023

The Wagner Group gathers on Nato’s border What are the Russian mercenaries up to in Belarus?

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02 Aug 2023

The promise of Nato membership won’t help Ukraine Expect vague rhetoric as leaders gather in Vilnius this week

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10 Jul 2023

As Ukraine’s counteroffensive falters, the blame game begins Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised allies for delaying arms shipments

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07 Jul 2023

The West’s poor handling of Kosovo is a warning for Ukraine Long-term security arrangements are extremely difficult to maintain

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19 Jun 2023

Czech president calls for mass surveillance of Russian nationals Petr Pavel drew parallels with Japanese internment

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15 Jun 2023

Information war goes into overdrive after Ukraine dam break Recent claims and counter-claims have bordered on the absurd

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08 Jun 2023

Corporations jostle for Ukraine’s reconstruction money The budget has been estimated at over a trillion dollars

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24 Apr 2023

Farmer protests spell trouble for Ukraine’s EU hopes A grain dispute shows the pitfalls of accession to the bloc

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17 Apr 2023

US sanctions Hungarian bank over Ukraine position Concerns remain about Viktor Orbán's ties with Russia

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12 Apr 2023

Viktor Orbán doubles down against the EU on ‘gender ideology’ Hungary's distance from the West is widening

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10 Apr 2023

What’s behind Orbán’s strange claim about Ukraine peacekeepers? The Hungarian PM believes Western troops could be deployed

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03 Apr 2023

EU’s energy summit ends in division over Net Zero Not every country is on board with the green agenda

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27 Mar 2023

Giorgia Meloni confronts increasingly sceptical public on Ukraine The Italian PM remains committed to providing military aid

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22 Mar 2023

Is the West breaking its jet taboo on Ukraine? Both Poland and Slovakia have agreed to send planes

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17 Mar 2023

Maidan 2.0 in Georgia? Be careful what you wish for A Ukraine-style uprising could lead to another bloody war

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14 Mar 2023

Giorgia Meloni urges India to be peacemaker in Ukraine The Italian PM argued that Narendra Modi could play a central role

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06 Mar 2023

Across Europe, support for Ukraine is holding — for now Tax rises and pension changes will make the economic costs more visible

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27 Feb 2023

Viktor Orbán accuses Germany of leaving the ‘peace camp’ The Hungarian PM says the country has become more hawkish

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20 Feb 2023

Is Ukraine trying to open a second front against Russia? A once-supportive Georgia is now wary of being drawn into the war

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15 Feb 2023

Is the EU taking advantage of Volodymyr Zelenskyy? His planned trip to Brussels benefits the bloc more than it does Ukraine

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07 Feb 2023

Russia and Ukraine named as Europe’s most corrupt countries A new ranking index has dented Zelensky's EU aspirations

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03 Feb 2023

Czech Republic votes against populist candidate Andrej Babiš The country has turned to former NATO chief Petr Pavel

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29 Jan 2023

Russia realism makes a comeback in Central Europe Untrammelled support for Ukraine is no longer the default position

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24 Jan 2023

Peace has become a dirty word in Central Europe Attitudes to the Ukraine war now form a major fault line on the continent

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17 Jan 2023

Putting populists on trial is a dangerous game The acquittal of Andrej Babiš on fraud charges has only boosted his popularity

William Nattrass

10 Jan 2023

Is Poland playing politics over reparations? Its claim to compensation is fuelled by anti-German resentment

William Nattrass

04 Jan 2023

Across Europe, nobody accepts blame for the recession EU leaders are ignoring the bloc's self-inflicted errors

William Nattrass

03 Jan 2023

Serbia troops on high alert as Kosovo tensions rise Road blockades are raising the prospect of renewed conflict

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28 Dec 2022

EU attempts to blame bribery scandal on ‘external forces’ The bloc's spin campaign is whirring into action

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21 Dec 2022

Viktor Orbán names his price The Hungarian PM has fallen into line with EU leaders after a €5.8 billion deal

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13 Dec 2022

How deep does the EU’s corruption scandal go? Several arrests shed light on the shadowy role of NGOs in the bloc

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12 Dec 2022

The EU may blink first in its Orbán standoff Hungary has shown the bloc that it also has cards to play

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07 Dec 2022

Is Viktor Orbán changing his tune on Ukraine? The Hungarian leader has issued a number of strong statements against Russia

William Nattrass

29 Nov 2022

Even Viktor Orbán’s scarf is controversial now European leaders expressed dismay over the Hungarian's knitwear this week

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24 Nov 2022

Ukraine sceptics censored across Central Europe State broadcasters and politicians are silencing debate on a key issue

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22 Nov 2022

Central Europe re-arms in face of Russian threat Visegrád countries have committed to massively increased defence spending

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15 Nov 2022

The EU’s migrant crisis could end free movement Record levels of illegal immigration are straining relations in the bloc

William Nattrass

08 Nov 2022

Ukraine is tearing the Czech Republic apart Protests on either side are becoming increasingly heated

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01 Nov 2022

Viktor Orbán lists his enemies on Hungary’s day of unity Hungary's opposition parties, America, Brussels — to name but a few

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24 Oct 2022

A homophobic murder in Bratislava must not be ignored The events in Slovakia should prompt reflection among conservatives

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18 Oct 2022

Will Viktor Orbán avoid the Twitter censors? The Hungarian Prime Minister recently joined the platform

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11 Oct 2022

Europe’s newest club shows up its divisions The unity shown at the EPC meeting was only skin deep

William Nattrass

07 Oct 2022

Anti-western sentiment pervades Czech protests Fury over cost of living and involvement in Ukraine is spilling onto the streets

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29 Sep 2022

The EU reaches a budget standoff with Viktor Orbán The bloc is coming after the Hungarian regime

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19 Sep 2022

Pro-Ukraine sentiment is crumbling in Eastern Europe Discontent is building in countries that were once most committed to the cause

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05 Sep 2022

Cancelled Pride parade draws unwanted attention to Serbia Is the country is embroiled in a proxy war between West and East?

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30 Aug 2022

Viktor Orbán threatens EU with ‘Huxit’ The leader has warned that funding will decide his country's future

William Nattrass

09 Aug 2022

Orbán’s Ukraine message won’t sit well with Republicans He warned that Europe and America have divergent interests in the war

William Nattrass

03 Aug 2022

EU sues Hungary over anti-LGBT law Ursula von Der Leyen labelled the legislation a 'disgrace'

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18 Jul 2022

EU expansion is stoking conflict in the Balkans Is the bloc pushing out too far, too fast?

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04 Jul 2022

EU President reveals new plan to override rebel states Ursula von der Leyen hints at a fundamental change to the bloc

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21 Jun 2022

Why Hungarians boo taking the knee Central Europeans do not take kindly to lectures on privilege

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15 Jun 2022

Viktor Orbán defeats the EU — again The bloc has caved into his demands by carving Hungary out of the oil embargo

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31 May 2022

Once again, the media gets hysterical over Viktor Orbán The state of emergency in Hungary isn't the end of democracy

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26 May 2022

Can Viktor Orbán’s ‘fight club’ take on the EU? The Hungarian PM's new cabinet is setting its sights on the bloc

William Nattrass

18 May 2022

Unity on Ukraine is crumbling in Eastern Europe Concerns over NATO expansion and oil embargoes are dividing EU countries

William Nattrass

05 May 2022

China shows its hand in eastern Europe Serbia and Hungary will be top targets for increased Chinese influence

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14 Apr 2022

How will Viktor Orbán use his supermajority? The Hungarian PM has the power to make significant constitutional changes

William Nattrass

06 Apr 2022

Ukraine’s neighbours welcome refugees — but for how long? The citizens of Eastern Europe are already dividing along familiar lines

William Nattrass

30 Mar 2022

Eastern Europeans are getting hawkish on Ukraine Citizens are pushing their leaders to stand up to Russia's aggression

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18 Mar 2022

Russophobia is sweeping through central Europe The Czech Republic is treating Russians like second-class citizens

William Nattrass

11 Mar 2022

Why Ukraine should not join the EU Accession would only further destabilise the bloc

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01 Mar 2022

Europe faces a dilemma over the Ukrainian refugee crisis So far only eastern European countries have pledged their support

William Nattrass

26 Feb 2022

The ECJ ruling is a political attack on Hungary and Poland These countries are being targeted for their social conservatism — not corruption

William Nattrass

17 Feb 2022

Does Viktor Orbán hold the key to Russia? The Hungarian PM is charting a different path than other European nations

William Nattrass

01 Feb 2022

War in Ukraine would provoke a new migrant crisis How will Eastern Europe respond to millions of Ukrainian refugees?

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25 Jan 2022

The Czech Republic charts its own path on Covid The country is rolling back vaccine mandates

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18 Jan 2022