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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 1d

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Bohemia Illiberalis? Perspectives on Czechia’s Future after the Elections

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 1d

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Instead of isolating Babiš, they should reach out to him early and aim to integrate him into a pro-EU consensus, as they successfully did with Meloni. The preconditions for successful integration are present in his pragmatic, non-ideological, and Western-oriented profile.

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 1d

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If Western actors fear the (re-)emergence of a Central European axis between Babiš, Orbán, and Fico, they should not respond to the Czech election results with reservations, but rather take a proactive approach.
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Event Video - Bohemia Illiberalis? Perspectives on Czechia’s Future After the Elections

What will the return of Andrej Babis mean for Czech domestic politics and foreign policy? Our experts discuss in the immediate aftermath of the parliamentary election.

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 1d

We had an extremely informative and in-depth election readout with Andrea Michalcová, @petraguasti.bsky.social & Vít Dostál about the domestic and EU & foreign policy implications of the 🇨🇿 elections.
Key takeaway & video in THREAD
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German Marshall Fund @gmfus.bsky.social · 1d

"Mr. Babis’s return to power would reflect an increasing polarization of voters who seesaw between illiberal populists and pro-Western democratic values, especially in Eastern Europe."

GMF Expert @danielhegedus.bsky.social featured in the New York Times:

Andrej Babis Likely to Return as Czech Prime Minister After Parliamentary Win

The party of Andrej Babis, a billionaire and a skeptic of military support to Ukraine, prevailed in parliamentary elections by focusing on the economy.

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AUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 2d

‼️ TODAY‼️

💭 What's ahead for Czechia after the parliamentary election?

📅 Oct 6, 3:00pm CET
📍 Online

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@petraguasti.bsky.social @charlesuni.cuni.cz
@danielhegedus.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social
Vit Dostal (AMO)
Andrea Michalcová (Centre for an Informed Society)

Bohemia Illiberalis? Perspectives on Czechia’s Future Democratic Landscape and Foreign Policy After the Elections

Where is Czechia headed after the 2025 parliamentary election? Join our discussion on October 6 (Monday) at 3:00 p.m. CET.

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German Marshall Fund @gmfus.bsky.social · 3d

🇺🇦 "[Measures like the drone wall] although necessary, divert financial and military resources away from Ukraine, which remains the most efficient use of resources for containing and deterring Russia," writes @danielhegedus.bsky.social. www.gmfus.org/news/drone-w...

The Drone Wall

September has witnessed a profound rise in the intensity of Kremlin hybrid warfare against EU and NATO member states, setting off alarm bells with European leaders and among their publics. Moscow is…

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 7d

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 7d

Bohemia Illiberalis?🇨🇿
Join us for a post-election briefing with the great @petraguasti.bsky.social, Andrea Michalcová & Vit Dostál and discuss the democracy & foreign policy related implications of the 🇨🇿 election results.
📅October 6, 3:00 pm CET / 9:00 am EDT
RSVP 👉 www.authlib.eu/event-bohemi...

Bohemia Illiberalis? Perspectives on Czechia’s Future Democratic Landscape and Foreign Policy After the Elections

Where is Czechia headed after the 2025 parliamentary election? Join our discussion on October 6 (Monday) at 3:00 p.m. CET.

www.authlib.eu

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 8d

The #DroneWall might be necessary to maintain societal resilience but is not a strategic answer to 🇷🇺's hybrid warfare.
Instead of responding to tactical moves, Europe should address the Kremlin's strategy.
Check out my latest policy brief 🖊️ for @gmfus.bsky.social 👉 www.gmfus.org/news/drone-w...

The Drone Wall

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German Marshall Fund @gmfus.bsky.social · 8d

Measures like the proposed "drone wall" are "not strategic responses to Russian hybrid warfare, particularly because they do not counter it. Rather, they fulfill the underlying logic of the Russian strategy," argues GMF's @danielhegedus.bsky.social in a new analysis.

Read now:

The Drone Wall

September has witnessed a profound rise in the intensity of Kremlin hybrid warfare against EU and NATO member states, setting off alarm bells with European leaders and among their publics. Moscow is…

www.gmfus.org

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 12d

"I hate that European security depends on the toilette breaks of Viktor Orbán."
The best bon mot I have heard for a while. Thank you, @tobiascremer.bsky.social!
IEPCon2025

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 13d

How do anti-NGO laws impact human rights & democracy in Central Europe?
Check out my written testimony to the
@tlhumanrights.bsky.social on the topic, now published by
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👉 gmfus.org/news/anti-fo...

Anti-Foreign NGO Laws: A Tool to Repress Civil Society

Transatlantic Trusts Central Europe Regional Director Daniel Hegedüs appeared before the US House of Representatives’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission to give testimony for a hearing on laws outside...

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you, Erika — you have always been such a wonderful source of inspiration for me! I truly appreciate your kind words, and I am deeply grateful for your friendship!

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Erika Schlager @erikaschlager.bsky.social · 20d

Excellent testimony & recommendations from @gmfus.bsky.social @danielhegedus.bsky.social at the U.S. Congressional @tlhumanrights.bsky.social hearing on “Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications” — touches on Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary.

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Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications

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German Marshall Fund @gmfus.bsky.social · 28d

📺 Today at 2:00pm EST / 20 CET, tune into a US Congressional hearing about anti-NGO laws around the world featuring GMF's @danielhegedus.bsky.social, Regional Director, Transatlantic Trusts Central Europe.

For more information and the livestream link:

Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications

Hearing NoticePlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on foreign NGO laws.

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Sep 4

Please join our hearing on anti-NGO laws and their human rights implications at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the United States Congress.
📆September 9, 2:00 pm EDT / 8:00 pm CET
For the live webcast, follow the link below 👇
humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...

Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications

Hearing NoticePlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on foreign NGO laws.

humanrightscommission.house.gov

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Sep 4

Please join our hearing on anti-NGO laws and their human rights implications at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the United States Congress.
📆September 9, 2:00 pm EDT / 8:00 pm CET
For the live webcast, follow the link below 👇
humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...

Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications

Hearing NoticePlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on foreign NGO laws.

humanrightscommission.house.gov

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Aug 29

What change might the upcoming election bring to #Czech foreign policy?
Explore & discuss the potential scenarios with the AMO_cz's great @pavlinajan.bsky.social & Vít Dostál next Thursday in Berlin at @gmfus.bsky.social.
🗓️September 4, 1:00 pm CET
RSVP 👉 www.gmfus.org/event/lines-...

Lines of (Re)Alignment: Czech Foreign Policy After the 2025 Elections

Amid the profound international transformations shaping Europe’s security, stability, and competitiveness, Czechia’s parliamentary elections on October 3–4 seem poised to bring a change in government ...

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Great and comprehensive overview of #China–#Bulgaria relations and the PRC’s influence in Bulgaria by my always sharp colleagues Asya Metodieva and @dimker.bsky.social .
Highly recommended reading 👇
www.gmfus.org/news/chinas-...
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China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Jul 16

Penned together with the great @gbuldioski.bsky.social, our piece argues that even democratic societies need clear concepts of adversaries—and if democratic centrists don’t define them, the radical right and other opponents of democracy will.
www.gmfus.org/news/it-or-n...
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Like It or Not, Democratic Societies Need Clearly Defined Adversaries

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Jul 16

Penned together with the great @gbuldioski.bsky.social, our piece argues that even democratic societies need clear concepts of adversaries—and if democratic centrists don’t define them, the radical right and other opponents of democracy will.
www.gmfus.org/news/it-or-n...
@gmfus.bsky.social

Like It or Not, Democratic Societies Need Clearly Defined Adversaries

www.gmfus.org

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Daniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · Jun 25

Anti-gender movements are gaining momentum across Western societies, including in the Western Balkans.
Join our great #ReThinkCEE fellow Angel Dimitrievski, Adriana Zaharijevic, Irena Cvetkovic & yours truly to
discuss the impact.
📅June 26, 3:00 pm CET
RSVP⤵️
www.gmfus.org/event/battli...

Battling the Backlash: The Future of Gender Equality in the Western Balkans

Anti-gender movements across the Western Balkans have gained momentum, challenging hard-won human rights and undermining fragile democratic norms. These movements, often backed by religious and far-ri...

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