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The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
Read full article: The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senatorThe president of the International Criminal Court has lashed out at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges over the panelās investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and slammed comments by a U.S. senator threatening the court.
Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalities
Read full article: Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalitiesDonald Trumpās personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might guide his Oval Office encore.
Hungary's OrbƔn vows to disregard international arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Read full article: Hungary's OrbƔn vows to disregard international arrest warrant for NetanyahuHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn says he will defy an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
Read full article: Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike RussiaHungaryās foreign minister is criticizing U.S. President Joe Bidenās decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia.
Anti-government protesters blame rampant corruption for roof crash that killed 14 people in Serbia
Read full article: Anti-government protesters blame rampant corruption for roof crash that killed 14 people in SerbiaAnti-government protesters in Serbia are demanding arrests and the resignations of top officials over the collapse of a railway station roof that killed 14 people in a northern city.
Hungary's leader OrbƔn predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader OrbƔn predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Read full article: 50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on RussiaAround 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political pitfalls of his first.
Trump's second term could realign US diplomacy toward authoritarian leaders
Read full article: Trump's second term could realign US diplomacy toward authoritarian leadersHungaryās fiery, right-wing leader says that Donald Trumpās victory will help his own battle against immigration and multiculturalism and restore traditional family values.
European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president
Read full article: European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as presidentDozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungaryās capital.
Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her side
Read full article: Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her sideThe influence of nationalist and populist parties on the European Union will be on public display next week when lawmakers vet new members of the bloc's increasingly powerful executive branch.
Hundreds hold vigil for victims of roof collapse in northern Serbian city
Read full article: Hundreds hold vigil for victims of roof collapse in northern Serbian cityHundreds of people lit candles and left flowers on Saturday to commemorate 14 people who were killed when a concrete canopy crashed at the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad.
Hungary's OrbƔn boosts Georgia's ruling party over election despite an outcry the vote was rigged
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n boosts Georgia's ruling party over election despite an outcry the vote was riggedHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has given a boost to Georgiaās ruling party.
Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes calls
Read full article: Trump-Putin ties are back in the spotlight after new book describes callsA new bookās assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House has refocused attention on their politically fraught relationship and on Trumpās sustained dialogue with world leaders as he seeks a return to power.
Hungaryās OrbĆ”n interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conference
Read full article: Hungaryās OrbĆ”n interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conferenceAn activist and municipal councilor for a Hungarian opposition party disrupted a news conference in the French city of Strasbourg, as Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n was laying out plans for Hungaryās presidency of the European Union.
OrbĆ”n aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldnāt have fought a Russian invasion
Read full article: OrbĆ”n aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldnāt have fought a Russian invasionOne of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”nās closest aides is facing backlash over statements he made suggesting that Hungary, unlike Ukraine, would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion.
Hungary refuses to pay fines for breaking EU asylum rules. Brussels is taking the money anyway.
Read full article: Hungary refuses to pay fines for breaking EU asylum rules. Brussels is taking the money anyway.The European Union has begun the process of clawing back hundreds of millions of euros in funds meant to go Hungary.
Cities in Central Europe reinforce riverbanks ahead of more flooding
Read full article: Cities in Central Europe reinforce riverbanks ahead of more floodingSoldiers have dropped sandbags from military helicopters to reinforce river embankments and evacuated residents as the worst flooding in years spreads across Central Europe.
The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions 'illiberal democracy'
Read full article: The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions 'illiberal democracy'Former President Donald Trump has praised Hungary's autocratic leader, further fanning concerns that Trump embraces anti-democratic forces around the world.
Having OrbƔn in charge of EU's presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?
Read full article: Having OrbƔn in charge of EU's presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?As soon as Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn assumed Hungary's presidency of the European Union in July, one thing was clear: he increasingly stands for everything the EU opposes.
Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates
Read full article: Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth ratesEven before JD Vance got into politics, he has been clear about his concerns regarding birth rates.
Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births
Read full article: Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more birthsJD Vance repeatedly expressed alarm about declining birth rates as he launched his political career with a bid for the U.S. Senate in Ohio.
How Hungary's OrbƔn uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark
Read full article: How Hungary's OrbƔn uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the darkHungary's Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn has extended his party's control over the media, directly affecting informed democratic participation.
Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US
Read full article: Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the USAfter almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraineās difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds.
Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over OrbƔn's visits to Russia and China
Read full article: Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over OrbĆ”n's visits to Russia and ChinaSome European Union leaders are protesting what they see as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”nās misuse of the blocās rotating presidency by boycotting a meeting hosted by Hungary.
Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary's OrbƔn after his outreach to Russia, China
Read full article: Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary's OrbĆ”n after his outreach to Russia, ChinaThe European Commission says that the commission president and other top EU officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country holds the EUās rotating presidency.
Hungary's OrbƔn faces backlash over his rogue 'peace mission' meetings with Western adversaries
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n faces backlash over his rogue 'peace mission' meetings with Western adversariesHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has made a Trumpian vow to āMake Europe Great Againā during his countryās six-month presidency of the European Union.
Hungary's nationalist leader visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit
Read full article: Hungary's nationalist leader visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summitHungaryās nationalist prime minister, Viktor OrbĆ”n, has traveled to Florida and met with former President Donald Trump following a NATO summit in Washington.
Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament
Read full article: Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European ParliamentFar-right parties from 12 countries, including Franceās National Rally and Hungaryās ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament.
China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
Read full article: China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogueChinese President Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting with Hungaryās Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n.
Hungary's OrbƔn meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leader
Read full article: Hungary's OrbƔn meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leaderHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn has visited Moscow for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine.
Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war began
Read full article: Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war beganHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has made his first visit to neighboring Ukraine since Russiaās full-scale invasion.
Hungary's OrbƔn presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist partiesHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has presented a new alliance with Austriaās far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament.
Hungary's populist OrbƔn to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
Read full article: Hungary's populist OrbĆ”n to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balanceWhen Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n will use the role to further his reputation as the blocās main spoiler.
'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
Read full article: 'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chiefMark Rutte has gotten to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics.
For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's OrbƔn is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six months
Read full article: For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's OrbĆ”n is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six monthsHungaryās populist government says its presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto āMake Europe Great Again.ā.
What the far-right victories in the European Union could say about US elections this year
Read full article: What the far-right victories in the European Union could say about US elections this yearThe far right racked up wins across much of Europe in the EU Parliamentary elections that just concluded.
Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pounces
Read full article: Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pouncesTractors are rumbling through the streets again days ahead of the four-day European Union election.
Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts
Read full article: Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say expertsDonald Trump attacked the U.S. criminal justice system after his historic guilty verdict.
OrbƔn stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament election
Read full article: OrbĆ”n stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament electionA crowd of tens of thousands has gathered in Hungaryās capital in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n.
European vote could tip the balance on Meloni's far-right agenda in Italy
Read full article: European vote could tip the balance on Meloni's far-right agenda in ItalyWhile Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni adopts a reassuring Western-allied foreign policy, cultural wars at home are preserving her far-right credentials heading into European parliamentary elections.
Hungary's OrbƔn pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist Ukraine
Read full article: Hungary's OrbƔn pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist UkraineHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn is pushing back against some NATO proposals that would allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike targets within Russia.
Hungary's five-time Prime Minister OrbƔn is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections
Read full article: Hungary's five-time Prime Minister OrbƔn is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU electionsA rising political newcomer in Hungary is seeking to capitalize on a scandal that rocked the party of the country's long-serving prime minister, Viktor OrbƔn, and a slumping economy to challenge the leader in upcoming European Union elections and beyond.
A look at high-profile political assassinations and attempts this century
Read full article: A look at high-profile political assassinations and attempts this centurySlovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was gravely injured in an apparent assassination attempt that rocked the small country and the rest of Europe just weeks before an election.
Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep
Read full article: Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstepMost countries in the European Union are making efforts to āde-riskā their economies from perceived threats posed by China.
Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President Xi
Read full article: Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President XiHungary and China have signed agreements to deepen their economic and cultural cooperation during a visit to the Central European country by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip meant to solidify Chinaās economic footprint in the region.
Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour
Read full article: Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tourChinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continentās eastern half.
As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
Read full article: As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agendaUkraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on Monday.
Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial
Read full article: Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trialFormer President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while heās in New York for his criminal hush money trial.
Hungary's leader calls for change at the top in June European elections at a far right gathering
Read full article: Hungary's leader calls for change at the top in June European elections at a far right gatheringHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn is urging voters to reject mainstream political parties in European Union elections in June for their failure of leadership.
EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support
Read full article: EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for supportEuropean Union leaders are vowing to ramp up sanctions against Iran as concern grows that the country's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East.
Belgian police shut down a far-right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections
Read full article: Belgian police shut down a far-right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June electionsBelgian police have shut down a gathering of far-right politicians and supporters, citing concerns about public order.
People form a human chain around Slovakia's public broadcaster that government wants to take over
Read full article: People form a human chain around Slovakia's public broadcaster that government wants to take overProtesters in Slovakia have formed a human chain around the countryās public television and radio building in anger over a takeover plan by the government whose populist, pro-Russia prime minister recently labeled several private media outlets his enemies.
Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is proof of corruption in embattled OrbƔn government
Read full article: Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is proof of corruption in embattled OrbƔn governmentA former Hungarian government insider has released an audio recording that he says is proof of official misconduct within high levels of the government of populist Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn.
Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy
Read full article: Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassyBrazilās Federal Police on Monday launched an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaroās two-night stay at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, amid widespread speculation from his opponents that he may have been attempting to evade arrest.
Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledge
Read full article: Security and climate change drive a return to nuclear energy as over 30 nations sign summit pledgeOver 30 nations from around the world have pledged to boost nuclear energy to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries an added sense of security independence.
Trump wins delegates needed to become GOPās presumptive nominee for third straight election
Read full article: Trump wins delegates needed to become GOPās presumptive nominee for third straight electionDonald Trump will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the nomination Tuesday.
Trump meets with Hungary's leader, Viktor OrbƔn, continuing his embrace of autocrats
Read full article: Trump meets with Hungary's leader, Viktor OrbƔn, continuing his embrace of autocratsFormer President Donald Trump has met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn, a conservative populist whose crackdowns in Hungary have sparked criticism that he's eroding that country's democracy.
Fear and loathing in a Super Tuesday state: Democrats angry at Biden back him anyway to stop Trump
Read full article: Fear and loathing in a Super Tuesday state: Democrats angry at Biden back him anyway to stop TrumpDemocratic voters in suburban Minneapolis seem far less interested in sending President Joe Biden a message of dissatisfaction with him than they are in keeping Republican Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
Hungary's Viktor OrbƔn to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next week
Read full article: Hungary's Viktor OrbƔn to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next weekHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn will visit former President Donald Trump next week at Mar-a-Lago, according to a person briefed on the plans.
Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
Read full article: Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countriesThe prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia says the four Central European countries are deeply divided over Russia's war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict.
Hungary's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership
Read full article: Hungary's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membershipHungary's parliament has ratified Swedenās bid to join NATO, ending more than 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance as it sought to expand in response to Russiaās war in Ukraine.
Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession
Read full article: Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accessionThe prime ministers of Hungary and Sweden have concluded a defense industry agreement that will expand Budapestās fleet of Swedish-built fighter jets.
Sweden and Hungary move to smooth over tensions ahead of vote on Sweden's NATO accession
Read full article: Sweden and Hungary move to smooth over tensions ahead of vote on Sweden's NATO accessionHungaryās nationalist government has delayed holding a vote on Swedenās membership for more than 18 months, creating tension with Stockholm and drawing mounting pressure from its allies to finally move forward on ratification.
Hungary's government declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden's NATO bid
Read full article: Hungary's government declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden's NATO bidA bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators has made an official visit to Hungaryās capital to call on the nationalist government to immediately approve Swedenās request to join NATO.
Hungary's OrbƔn faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignation
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignationHungaryās long-serving government of Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n faces a rare political crisis after the president resigned amid public anger over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case.
Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump return
Read full article: Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump returnAs chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election race, Americaās allies are bracing for a bumpy ride.
Protesters demand Hungarian president's resignation over a pardon in a child sexual abuse case
Read full article: Protesters demand Hungarian president's resignation over a pardon in a child sexual abuse caseCalls for Hungaryās conservative president to resign have grown amid outrage over her pardoning of a person convicted of covering up a child sexual abuse case.
NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thin
Read full article: NATO allies warn Hungary not to hold up Sweden's membership as US patience wears thinU.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan says he and his NATO counterparts have cautioned Hungary against further delaying Swedenās membership in the military alliance.
OrbƔn's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: OrbĆ”n's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATOLawmakers from the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n have boycotted an emergency session of parliament where a vote was scheduled to place Swedenās bid to join NATO on the legislative agenda.
Viktor OrbƔn's anti-woke resistance has made him the 'splinter under the fingernail' of the EU
Read full article: Viktor OrbĆ”n's anti-woke resistance has made him the 'splinter under the fingernail' of the EUHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”nās role as Europeās perennial spoiler has frequently brought the European Union to a breaking point as he has blocked crucial decisions to leverage concessions and forced EU leaders to find workarounds.
US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor OrbƔn to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor OrbĆ”n to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membershipA bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Swedenās application to join NATO.
European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine
Read full article: European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for UkraineLeaders of the 27 European Union countries have sealed a deal to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in support for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto the measure.
Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change that
Read full article: Hungary opposes billions in new EU aid for Ukraine. A new summit will try to change thatEuropean Union leaders at a summit on Thursday will focus on the one member state blocking a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) war support package for Ukraine: Hungary, the country in the bloc with the closest ties to Russia.
Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for Viktor OrbƔn
Read full article: Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for Viktor OrbƔnHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbƔn has long accused Ukraine's government of violating the rights of an ethnic Hungarian community in western Ukraine.
Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlock
Read full article: Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers meet but fail to break a diplomatic deadlockA years-long diplomatic conflict between Ukraine and Hungary took a step toward resolution during a meeting between their foreign ministers, but no breakthrough was reached on Hungaryās blocking of a crucial European Union financial aid package for Kyiv.
Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?
Read full article: Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?As Hungary continues to oppose a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for Ukraine, other EU leaders are losing patience.
Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Swedenās NATO membership
Read full article: Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Swedenās NATO membershipSwedish media say Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor OrbĆ”n, who invited Kristersson to Budapest to discuss Swedenās accession into NATO.
Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will OrbƔn follow Turkey's lead?
Read full article: Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will OrbĆ”n follow Turkey's lead?After Turkey ratified Swedenās bid to join NATO on Monday, Hungary became the last member of the military alliance not to have issued its approval.
Hungary's OrbƔn takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membershipHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Swedenās accession into the NATO military alliance.
European Union institutions gear up for a fight over OrbƔn's rule of law record, funds for Hungary
Read full article: European Union institutions gear up for a fight over OrbƔn's rule of law record, funds for HungaryThe European Union's institutions are gearing up for a fight over Hungary and a controversial transfer of 10 billion euros or nearly $11 billion in funds to Budapest.
EU pays the final tranche of Ukraine budget support for 2023. Future support is up in the air
Read full article: EU pays the final tranche of Ukraine budget support for 2023. Future support is up in the airThe European Union has paid the final tranche of a multibillion-euro support package to Ukraine to help keep its war-ravaged economy afloat this year.
The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?
Read full article: The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?Hungary's Viktor Orban's veto of an aid package from Europe to war-torn Ukraine was the latest sign that Western support for the country's defense against Russia has become complicated.
Hungary's OrbƔn says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membership
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n says he won't hesitate to slam the brakes on Ukraine's EU membershipHungary's prime minister says he'll have plenty of opportunities in the future to interrupt Ukraineās process of joining the European Union despite the latest, historic decision to move forward with bringing Kyiv into the bloc.
Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US
Read full article: Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in USThe European Union has failed to agree on a $54 billion package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country.
Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for UkrainePressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week.
Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary's Viktor Orban
Read full article: Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary's Viktor OrbanUkraine's service says former President Petro Poroshenko has been denied permission to leave the country because he was planning to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
An anti-European Union billboard campaign in Hungary turns up tensions with the OrbƔn government
Read full article: An anti-European Union billboard campaign in Hungary turns up tensions with the OrbĆ”n governmentA countrywide billboard campaign that flooded the streets of Hungary this week takes aim at the head of the European Unionās executive, Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new president
Read full article: Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new presidentDonald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader ā men he describes as tough and strong, even if they're accused of chipping away at democracy.