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Visegrad Group
The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia form the Visegrad Group, or V4.
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Hungary, Czech Republic grapple for influence over Slovakia
The Czech Republic is trying to use its close ties with Slovakia to keep its neighbor in Europe's pro-Ukraine camp.
Czech Republic, Slovakia: Still close after 30 years apart
While the Czech Republic and Slovakia remain close allies, there has been tension in recent months.
Macron focuses on common ground with Orban on Budapest visit
The French president said there was a "will to work together" with Hungary despite rifts with the EU.
Warsaw digs in over EU budget
Poland wants the new EU budget not to change and who can blame him given Poland has benefited greatly from EU funds?
Eastern European mayors forge anti-populism pact
The mayors of the Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia's capitals formed a new alliance that seeks EU support.
'Little Visegrad' — A pact of capitals
The young mayors of Warsaw, Budapest, Prague and Bratislava are coming together to fight for the rule of law.
Czech FM: Babis' corruption cases 'leave bad taste'
Mass protests in Prague have failed to shift Czech leader Andrej Babis. DW meets his coalition partner Tomas Petricek.
Can eastern Europe avoid German slowdown?
Eastern Europe's economies are said to be decoupling from western Europe, but as Germany slows, we ask: Are they really?
Opinion: The EU must respect the nation-state
Boris Kalnoky
The EU needs the diversity provided by nation-states as well as unity, says Boris Kalnoky.
Economic powerhouse in the heart of Europe
Does Central Europe have the economic clout to push its own agenda in a changing Europe?
Cause for celebration
Boris Kalnoky
The countries that joined the EU 15 years ago have come a long way, writes German journalist Boris Kalnoky.
Visegrad leaders meet Netanyahu in Israel without Poland
The leaders of three Central European countries were supposed to have met Israel's prime minister in a joint meeting.
Visegrad Group cancels Israel summit
Poland's prime minister slammed comments by Israel's acting foreign minister as "unacceptable" and "racist."
Poland may pull out of Visegrad Israel summit
Poland has threatened to withdraw from the Visegrad Group in Israel after comments from Benjamin Netanyahu.
US may limit ties with nations partnering with Huawei
The US may restrict certain operations in countries who continue to do business with the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
Tensions ease between Merkel, Visegrad leaders
German Chancellor Merkel was greeted by the eastern European leaders, a sign that the tensions of 2015 are subsiding.
This is how the Visegrad Group works
What sort of relationship do Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia have with the EU?
My Europe: The opportunity beyond the headaches
French President Emmanuel Macron has grand plans for the EU, but he has to get eastern Europe on board.
Three Seas summit kicks off in Bucharest
The central and eastern EU member states are looking for recognition from Brussels — and further support from the US.
Europe can't take in 'new wave of refugees'
Soon to be taking over the presidency of the Council of the EU, Austria sees itself as a bridge to central Europe.
Visegrad Group call for stronger EU borders
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic call for the EU's border management agency to be strengthened.
Czech Republic: Press freedom spirals downwards
Pressure on journalists in Slovakia, Hungary and Poland is more visible, but Czech media are under attack as well.
Orban, the thorn in the flesh of the EU
Volker Wagener
Hungary's democratically legitimized autocracy will become more attractive to imitators, says Volker Wagener.
Inside Europe: Austrian and Hungarian leaders bond
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban was in Vienna this week, forging ties with Central Europe’s newest head of government, the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. As Kerry Skyring reports from Vienna the two leaders found much in common.
Kurz backs Orban against EU migrant quotas
The EU migrant redistribution scheme "isn't working," Austria's Sebastian Kurz said while welcoming Hungary's Orban.
Zeman or not Zeman for Czech president
Populist Czech President Milos Zeman is standing for re-election. His challengers' top campaign message: We are not him.
Hungary will block punitive action on Poland
Viktor Orban says Hungary would form an "insurmountable road block" against attempts to suspend Poland's voting rights.
EU leaders clash on migration
At Brussels talks, eastern European leaders continue to refuse refugee redistribution quotas backed by most EU states.
Czech voters more than just right-wingers
Keno Verseck
Czech billionaire Andrej Babis' election win has sparked widespread warnings of a shift to the right in Eastern Europe.
Who makes up the Visegrad Group?
The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia form a regional alliance within the European Union.
Czechs set to elect Teflon-coated billionaire
A billionaire compared to Donald Trump for his outspoken attacks looks likely to become the Czech Republic's premier.
Slovakia eyes kingpin Visegrad role amid EU tensions
The Visegrad Four have been at odds with the EU, but Slovakia is ready to calm the waters, as Tim Gosling reports.
Deepening east-west divide in EU
Growing divisions between eastern and western European countries became very apparent at the recent EU summit.
Central Europe keeps the nuclear faith
The financial and geo-political risks attached to nuclear power are rising, but Central Europe's belief is unshakable.
Austria: Prepare for end of EU-Turkey migrant deal
Austria's defense minister will convene Central European countries to discuss tougher border protection measures.
Italy PM calls for EU funding sanctions over refugees
The Italian PM has said countries that refuse to help EU states to take in refugees should have their funding cut.
Visegrad Group 'could veto Brexit deal'
Four eastern EU states have said they would veto any deal that would limit their citizens' rights to work in the UK.
Merkel and Hollande keep up appearances
German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande's meeting ahead of the EU summit hints stormy seas ahead.
Germany calls for a European 'defense union'
Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen says an EU force will help the European Union defend itself from external threats.
Visegrad group calls for EU army
Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has proposed that the EU build its own army to secure its borders.
Merkel meets European critics of her refugee policies
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived to Warsaw bridge the differences with the Visegrad group on refugees.
Visegrad Group urges EU reforms after Brexit
Leaders from the central European countries have said the European Union needs to give more autonomy to member states.
Merkel stays course on refugees
Germany will stick to its response to the refugee crisis, including aid delivered via Turkey, says Chancellor Merkel.
Visegrad states set on European division?
The Visegrad group of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary seems set on promoting European division.
Visegrad Group opposes Germany's refugee policy
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic might help Macedonia close its Greek border to migrants.
Hungary criminalizes border violations
Hungarian MPs have criminalized unauthorized border crossings. The exploding migration crisis has divided EU opinions.
Steinmeier in Bratislava
Germany's foreign minister has said there is no military solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine tests Central Europe
Central Europe is sharply divided on the crisis in Ukraine, at a time when the EU is anxious to maintain unity.
East EU ups military support
Defense ministers from the Visegrad Four - Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary - have agreed to form a joint military unit for EU missions. Germany and France praised the move at the summit in Warsaw.
Rights at risk
The EU's ex-communist members attack Ukraine's rights record after it jails Yulia Tymoshenko.
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