New challenger to Viktor Orbán leads huge demonstration in Budapest
Péter Magyar, once an insider in the ruling Fidesz party, declares that ‘Change has started in Hungary which can’t be stopped’ Tens of thousands of...
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EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support
Brussels vote was cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority vote The EU’s nature restoration laws appear to have...
Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda
Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine Populist and nationalist parties fighting the European...
Furious Hungary summons US envoy over Biden’s ‘dictatorship’ comment
US president said Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is ‘looking for a dictatorship’ after Orbán met with Trump in Florida Hungary summoned the US ambassador...
Hungary set to finally approve Sweden joining Nato
Yes vote expected nearly two years after historically neutral country applied to join military alliance Hungary’s parliament is finally expected to vote in favour of...
China offers to deepen security ties with Hungary
Beijing’s move comes at a time when Budapest’s relationship with its EU and Nato allies is at a low point China has offered to deepen...
Hungary’s president resigns in unusual setback for ruling party
Katalin Novák stepped down after pardoning a man convicted of helping cover up sex abuse The Hungarian president has announced her resignation over her decision...
EU agrees €50bn package for Ukraine as Viktor Orbán bows to pressure
Hungarian prime minister, who had vowed to block the funding, relented after series of 11th-hour meetings A robust and united position among EU member states...
Deal reached over EU’s €50bn Ukraine support package after leaders overcome Viktor Orbán objections – Europe live
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes decision and says it ‘proves strong EU unity’ after Hungarian leader drops opposition to deal As leaders prepare for the summit,...
Italy lodges protest after citizen led in chains into Budapest court
Hungarian ambassador summoned amid national uproar at treatment of Ilaria Salis, accused of attacking neo-Nazis Italy’s government has said that authorities in Hungary went “too...
