Slovakia, Netherlands to defy ‘boycott’ of Hungary’s EU presidency
Slovakia's president Peter Pellegrini says his country will not join a boycott of Hungary's presidency of the Council of the EU, saying he did not believe Hungary's…
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Belgium-Israel football match to be played in Hungary for security reasons
Belgium will play its home match against Israel in Budapest, after Belgian cities said they lacked the willingness or capacity to ensure adequate security for the…
European Commission to boycott Hungarian presidency of Council of the EU
Eric Mamer, the leading spokesperson for the European Commission, has said that "in light of recent developments", Commissioners would not attend meetings organised…
Poland angry as Hungary blocks €2 billion ‘peace facility’ payments
Poland has reacted with frustration after Hungary blocked a payment of around €2 billion in European Union funds intended to compensate Warsaw for its military…
Germany and Baltics mull curtailing Hungary’s Council of the EU presidency, though majority support looks unlikely
Germany and the Baltic countries are discussing possible ways to take the presidency of the Council of the European Union away from Hungary, following a "peace"…
Budapest defends ‘Make Europe Great Again’ EU Presidency motto
Hungary is aiming to "Make Europe Great Again" as President of the Council of the European Union, the country proclaimed on June 18.
EPP boost after Orbán arch-nemesis joins parliamentary group
MEP Péter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza opposition party, has joined the European People's Party (EPP).
‘Outrageous’ says Orbán as ECJ orders Hungary to pay €200M for ‘violating rights of migrants’
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ordered Hungary to pay €200 million plus a penalty of €1 million per day if it does not comply with the court's ruling of…
‘Hungary will no longer veto support to Ukraine,’ says PM Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on June 12 that his country would no longer veto support for Ukraine.
Hungary blasts EC ‘double standards’ after Poland investigation dropped
Hungary has berated the European Commission for "blatant double standards" after the body dropped its Article 7 investigation into Poland.
China signs ‘partnership’ deal with Hungary after von der Leyen bust-up
China has signed a new "all-weather" strategic partnership with Hungary amid worsening relations with the European Union.
China’s Xi praises Hungary’s ‘independence’ ahead of meeting PM Orbán
Xi's comments before he was due to visit Orbán on the evening of May 8 could exacerbate division within the European Union
Euro MPs renew push for elimination of member state veto; accuse Hungary of ‘blackmail’
The majority of the European Parliament voted on April 24 in favour of a document that singles out Hungary over what it described as rule-of-law violations and criticises…
Forint wobbles boost euro’s appeal among German investors in Hungary
The volatility of the forint EURHUF has boosted support for introducing the euro among German investors in Hungary to its highest level in 13 years, a survey by…
Orban’s new challenger gets green light to run at European elections
A former ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Peter Magyar, registered a party late on April 11 to run in the European elections in June, setting out…
European Commission examines complaint about Hungary’s tax on foreign retailers
The European Commission is looking into a complaint about Hungary's tax on retailers, saying it will "ensure appropriate follow-up" after the Austrian government…
US wants Hungary to ‘enter’ war in Ukraine, Orbán says
The United States wants Hungary to "enter" the war between Russia and Ukraine, Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán claimed.
EU unblocks about €2 billion from suspended funding for Hungary
Hungary managed to unblock about €2 billion in European Union funds as Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government made further progress in the recovery of crucial…
Hungary signs-off on Sweden’s accession to NATO, clearing final hurdle
Hungary's Parliament Speaker Sándor Lezsák has signed-off on the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession and forwarded the legislation to the Hungarian President's…
Sweden to join NATO after Hungary gives green light
The Hungarian Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of Sweden joining NATO, which will see the Nordic country ending a 200-year policy of neutrality.
If Fidesz joins the ECR that would be good for Hungary – and good for Europe
The Hungarian Prime Minister has expressed a strong interest in having his party, Fidesz, join the European Conservatives and Reformers parliamentary group after…
Hungary set to ratify Swedish bid to join NATO
Hungary is set to approve the accession of Sweden into NATO.
Hungarian president Novak resigns over sex abuse case pardon
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned on February 10 after coming under mounting pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse…
EC targets Hungary over ‘sovereignty bill’
A disciplinary proceeding has been initiated by the European Commission due to recent legislation concerning "subversive" interactions between foreign individuals…
Orbán rallies protesting farmers ahead of crucial EU summit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a surprise appearance at a farmers' protest in Brussels ahead of a crucial European Union summit regarding the Ukraine…
Orbán expresses outrage at EU ‘blackmail’ plan regarding Ukraine aid
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the European Union are seemingly still on a collision course over the hotly contested subject of aid to Ukraine.
‘EU will hurt Hungary if it blocks further Ukrainian aid’
Secret documents show the European Union is planning to intentionally damage Hungary's economy if the country decides to reject more funding for Ukraine at an upcoming…
Sweden ‘will not give ground to Hungary’ over NATO membership bid
Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary over its application to join NATO, which Budapest is the sole member of the alliance to yet ratify, Swedish Prime Minster…
Hungarian-speakers’ organisation to renew push for Szeklerland autonomy
Szeklerland, Romania.
Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid
Turkey's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday following more than four hours of debate, clearing a last major hurdle to expand the Western…