Hungary won’t amend asylum, LGBTQ laws for EU funds
Hungary won’t meet European Union demands to amend controversial laws on asylum seekers and on restricting LGBTQ content, a senior minister said, making it less…
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European Parliament threatens to sue EC over funds for Hungary
A majority of MEPs, dominated by Liberals and the assembly's Left, are enraged about the European Commission's decision to release up to €10.
Hungary, Brussels lock horns before EU summit decision on Ukraine
Hungary and the European Commission locked horns over Ukraine's bid to join the wealthy bloc, aggravating a dispute that could hold up Kyiv's membership drive and…
Ukraine’s Parliament approves minorities bill, seen as key for EU talks
The Ukrainian Parliament has approved three bills necessary to start European Union accession talks, including one on national minorities' rights, a critical…
EU to unlock part, but not all, of frozen Hungary funds
Hungary is on track with its judicial reforms and can therefore expect some of its frozen funds to be released, European Commission officials said on November 30.
Hungary’s Orbán says EU should first sign strategic partnership accord with Ukraine
The European Union should first sign a strategic partnership agreement with Ukraine instead of starting membership talks with the country, Hungary's Viktor Orbán…
Hungarian Government targets foreign money in ‘sovereignty bill’
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party filed a legislative package to Parliament calling for the criminalisation of foreign funding for political parties and the establishment…
Slovakia keeps up border controls with Hungary
Slovakia's Government agreed on November 20 to keep temporary border controls in place with Hungary until December 23.
Hungary’s Orban erects billboards vilifying EU’s von der Leyen
Hungary's ruling party unveiled billboards vilifying European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen on Monday, the first time it has made her a personal target…
Shootout at Serbian-Hungarian border leaves three migrants dead
Three migrants were killed and one injured on October 27 in an exchange of gunfire near the Serbian settlement of Horgoš, in the border zone between Serbia and…
Hungary, Turkey move ahead with Sweden’s NATO bid
Hungary and Turkey are to move ahead with approving Sweden's NATO bid.
Orbán slams EU as a ‘poorly executed parody’ of the Soviet Union
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lashed out at the European Union in a speech on October 23 commemorating the country’s 1956 uprising against Russia.
‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: Hungary’s foreign minister slams Estonian PM’s criticism of Orbán-Putin meeting
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received harsh criticism over his bonding with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Beijing on October 17-18 but…
Billions in frozen funds for Hungary on table as EU seeks Ukraine support
The EU is considering unlocking billions of euros for Hungary that were frozen over rule-of-law concerns as it seeks to win Budapest's approval for aid to Ukraine,…
Orbán claims Brussels ‘deceived’ Hungary over Ukrainian grain
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticised the European Commission and its role in the dispute over Ukrainian gain.
Hungarian opposition oligarch Varga buys shares in key Polish paper from Soros
Pluralis, a media investment company controlled by an arm of US-based Soros Fund Management, has sold shares it recently purchased when taking control of Poland’s…
Hungary PM Viktor Orbán trashes West’s Ukraine strategy on US journalist Tucker Carlson’s show
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine will not be able to defeat Russia and that the West is pursuing the wrong strategy regarding the conflict.
Serbia to boost supplies of Russian gas to Hungary
If Ukraine follows through on ending a gas transit agreement with Russia, Serbia has promised to provide Hungary with increased supplies of Russian natural gas.
Hungarian minister dons Texas Stetson to charm US conservatives
Hungary’s outgoing Justice Minister has taken her charm offensive Stateside in the name of building conservative alliances. “Hello, Texas!
EC and EU stumped by Ukrainian POW dilemma in Hungary
The European Commission was caught between a rock and a hard place on June 21 over how to respond to growing controversy regarding the presence of a number of Ukrainian…
US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary in revenge for Budapest’s Sweden NATO veto
Jim Risch, the top-ranking Republican on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on June 14 he will postpone a $735 million arms sale to Hungary until the…
Does Hungary debacle mean we should abolish rotating EU Council Presidency?
Furious debate has erupted over Hungary's upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, spurring demands to kill off the six-month rotating EU Council…
Hungary to move Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, says Israeli foreign minister
In the latest evidence of a growing schism between Budapest and Brussels, Hungary will move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, according to Israeli Foreign Minister,…
Hungary on EU Presidency controversy: ‘we’ve been attacked for our pro-peace stance’
Germany is the latest to voice concerns over Hungary taking up the rotating European Union presidency in the second half of 2024, questioning the country’s ability…
Hungary outrage at European Parliament presidency derailment plan
Hungary has reacted with outrage at a European Parliament proposal to derail the country’s presidency of the European Council, with Hungarian Justice Minister…
So-called ‘group of friends’ pushing for more QMV discovers it has enemies too
Poland and Hungary are leading the resistance to the so-called ‘group of friends’ countries that are calling for the removal of unanimity voting on security…
EU use of ‘Peace’ fund for Ukraine is ‘terrifying’
The EU’s use of the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine is a “terrifying” and moves the bloc towards the brink of war, according to a Hungarian government…
Hungary can’t get its EU billions despite concessions
Hungary “expects” to get billions of euros blocked by the EU after it “fulfilled its commitments,” says Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga.
Pope urges EU to embrace peace and avoid following a ‘baneful path’ during visit to Hungary
Pope Francis called for building a Europe “centred on the human person” and warned of not following a “baneful path” during his three-day visit to Hungary…
Eurobarometer poll about Hungary doesn’t tell the whole story
The most recent Eurobarometer poll suggests support for the EU in Hungary has dropped to below 40 per cent.