Elsewhere, arrest warrant issued for son of ex-head of Hungarian central bank; Poland wins bid to host European patriot missile service hub; Czechs hold protests against public media funding reform; Slovak foreign minister visits Moscow.

Elsewhere, former chief of Hungary’s central bank detained on suspicion of economic fraud; Polish abortion reform clears first hurdle but faces presidential veto; and Slovak president blocks far-right nominee for environment minister.

The prime minister says he doesn’t believe in Nato solidarity, even as Slovakia relies on its partners for military protection and continues its alliance commitments. So why is he using such damaging rhetoric?

Elsewhere, Russia retaliates by expelling Hungarian diplomats; Poland changes rules of engagement for shooting down airborne threats; Slovak PM Fico juggles jobs and coalition; and Czech coalition survives no-confidence vote.

Elsewhere, Hungary indicates it might not be the kind of pliant partner the EU had hoped for; draft of Czechia’s 2027 budget met with criticism from all quarters; Slovakia defies Kremlin warning over signing Ukraine compensation convention.

Elsewhere, Hungary’s chief prosecutor resigns amid mounting pressure from new government; President Nawrocki vetoes civil partnerships in Poland; political rift deepens as Czech president overrules government’s budget amendment.

Elsewhere, Slovak president urged to halt controversial ambassador pick for Cyprus; Czech defence minister calls for increase in defence spending to 2 per cent of GDP; and Hungary's government submits omnibus bill designed to unlock frozen EU funds.

Elsewhere, Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human-trafficking case; Hungarian PM raises pressure on president to quit; Poland-Ukraine ties fray over fresh wartime history dispute; Slovak government defends overdue package of measures to support growth.