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...
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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...
Orbán reaffirms backing for Swedish Nato bid as allies’ patience runs low
Hungarian parliament yet to sign off on application despite repeated promises not to hold up process alone Viktor Orbán has said he will urge the...
‘Anti-European’ populists on track for big gains in EU elections, says report
France, Poland and Austria among nine countries where radical rightwing parties predicted to finish first Populist “anti-European” parties are heading for big gains in June’s...
Michel sparks scramble to stop Orbán taking control of European Council
President under fire after announcing he will run for election as MEP in June and will stand down if he wins The president of the...
Hungary blocks €50bn in EU aid for Ukraine hours after membership talks were approved
Viktor Orbán says extra money to Kyiv had been vetoed but talks would resume in the new year Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán has blocked...
‘No reason to negotiate Ukraine’s EU membership now,’ says Viktor Orbán as key summit opens – Europe live
Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz and Charles Michel meet Hungarian leader in effort to prevent Budapest blocking decision Why the EU budget summit is a test...
Why the EU budget summit is a test of European democracy
Viktor Orbán’s threat to block funds and membership to Ukraine strikes at the heart of decision-making in the bloc Europe live – latest updates In...
