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2 hours ago
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EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms

The EU will release 16.4 billion euros in frozen funds to Hungary, supporting reforms and economic recovery under Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms

The EU will release 16.4 billion euros in frozen funds to Hungary, supporting reforms and economic recovery under Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Hungarian police approve Budapest Pride in break from Orban era

Police in Hungary have said they will allow next month's Pride parade in Budapest to take place, signalling a reversal from last year when they sought to block the event on the orders of the government of the rightwing former prime minister Viktor Orban. Last year's march made headlines around the world after Orban's Fidesz party backed legislation the first of its kind in the EU's recent history that created a legal basis for Pride events to be banned, citing a widely criticised need to protect children.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orban

Hungary voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a prior withdrawal plan and moving toward continued ICC jurisdiction.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hungary to limit prime ministers to maximum eight-year terms

A constitutional amendment would cap prime ministers at eight years, preventing Viktor Orban from returning and aiming to restore rule of law and democratic checks.
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Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties

Hungary’s new prime minister Peter Magyar visited Poland to repair strained ties with Warsaw after years of illiberal, EU-critical alignment and Ukraine-era tensions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hungary's incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations

Peter Magyar seeks a special relationship with Donald Tusk to restore rule of law and improve state institutions in Hungary and Poland.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties

Hungary’s new prime minister Peter Magyar visited Poland to repair strained ties with Warsaw after years of illiberal, EU-critical alignment and Ukraine-era tensions.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hungary's incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations

Peter Magyar seeks a special relationship with Donald Tusk to restore rule of law and improve state institutions in Hungary and Poland.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Election winner Peter Magyar sets new course for Hungary

Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity after a significant electoral victory in Hungary.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?

Peter Magyar aims to reduce Hungary's reliance on Russian oil and realign with the European Union after Viktor Orban's pro-Russia policies.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hungary's Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media

Peter Magyar plans to reform state media and calls for the president's resignation after winning the election, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Hungary: How Orban's election loss impacts Central Europe

Peter Magyar's election victory signifies a rejection of Viktor Orban's policies and a desire for closer ties with Europe over Russia.
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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Hungary Just Showed How to Kick Out a Strongman

Hungary’s rejection of an authoritarian “foreign agent” style law shows organized public resistance can defeat illiberal tactics and weaken similar efforts elsewhere.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump may be toxic and Orban is gone, but Europe's far right is not in decline | Cas Mudde

Viktor Orban's defeat suggests democratic optimism, but lessons are limited due to his long tenure and Hungary's economic situation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hungary's prime minister-elect vows to suspend propaganda machine' state media

Hungary's prime minister-elect plans to suspend state media news coverage, labeling it a propaganda machine, to restore its public service character.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hungary's prime minister-elect vows to suspend propaganda machine' state media

Hungary's prime minister-elect plans to suspend state media news coverage, labeling it a propaganda machine, to restore its public service character.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Peter Magyar aims for Hungary to join the euro by 2030, despite economic challenges and skepticism from experts.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Peter Magyar aims for Hungary to join the euro by 2030, despite economic challenges and skepticism from experts.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Peter Magyar aims for Hungary to join the euro by 2030, despite economic challenges and skepticism from experts.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Peter Magyar aims for Hungary to join the euro by 2030, despite economic challenges and skepticism from experts.
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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Can Viktor Orban's Defeat in Hungary Be a Role Model for Israel?

Protesters in Israel celebrated Hungary's political shift, viewing it as a symbol of resistance against autocratic leadership and a potential model for democratic movements.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?

Israel faces increased pressure from the EU following the loss of support from Hungary and potential trade sanctions over settler violence.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Can Viktor Orban's Defeat in Hungary Be a Role Model for Israel?

Protesters in Israel celebrated Hungary's political shift, viewing it as a symbol of resistance against autocratic leadership and a potential model for democratic movements.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?

Israel faces increased pressure from the EU following the loss of support from Hungary and potential trade sanctions over settler violence.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

Orban is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat marks a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape, with implications for democratic movements globally.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digested week: Hungary's election result is rare good news in a depressing and surreal world | John Crace

The defeat of Viktor Orban's government in Hungary is a positive development amidst global challenges.
Europe politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Orban is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat marks a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape, with implications for democratic movements globally.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digested week: Hungary's election result is rare good news in a depressing and surreal world | John Crace

The defeat of Viktor Orban's government in Hungary is a positive development amidst global challenges.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU

Hungary and Slovakia continue to import Russian oil despite EU sanctions, complicating Ukraine's financial situation amid the ongoing conflict.
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Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is Magyar's election win the end of the EU's troubles with Hungary?

Viktor Orban's departure may end Hungary's EU isolation, allowing for renewed diplomatic and economic collaboration under new leadership.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is Magyar's election win the end of the EU's troubles with Hungary?

Viktor Orban's departure may end Hungary's EU isolation, allowing for renewed diplomatic and economic collaboration under new leadership.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left | Editorial

Peter Magyar's election victory in Hungary signifies a shift to center-right governance amid a broader trend of right-wing populism in Central Europe.
fromNature
1 month ago

Hungarian science has undergone rapid changes

The comprehensive international scientific audit performed by HUN-REN involved around 100 global experts and benchmarked Hungary's research system against more than 20 comparable organizations.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Merz says no 'immediate' Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings

Ukraine's immediate EU accession is not possible, but participation in meetings without voting rights is suggested.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says

Hungary's removal of its veto allows a $105 billion loan to Ukraine to proceed, crucial for financing its government amid the ongoing invasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU close to signing off on critical 90bn loan for Ukraine after months of vetoing from Hungary Europe live

Ukraine is set to restart oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, contingent on EU approval of a critical loan.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU set to sign off 90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions Europe live

EU leaders will discuss the Middle East, the next budget, and unblock a loan for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan

Hungary lifted its veto, allowing the EU to approve a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine after resuming Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine war briefing: EU moves to unlock 90bn loan as Orban exits

European Union countries are set to approve a 90bn loan for Ukraine following Viktor Orban's exit from power in Hungary.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan

Hungary lifted its veto, allowing the EU to approve a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine after resuming Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine war briefing: EU moves to unlock 90bn loan as Orban exits

European Union countries are set to approve a 90bn loan for Ukraine following Viktor Orban's exit from power in Hungary.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU agrees to unblock 90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

EU member states agreed to unblock a €90bn loan for Ukraine and a sanctions package against Russia after Hungary lifted its veto.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Peter Magyar's Hungary will likely become a normal' EU member state

Magyar's victory in Hungary signals a shift in EU dynamics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
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Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ukraine: Russian oil to Hungary, Slovakia has restarted

Oil supplies from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline resumed after a months-long interruption, easing tensions and unlocking EU financial support for Ukraine.
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Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

EU court rules against Hungary's LGBTQ+ media ban: Repeal it or possibly face fines - LGBTQ Nation

Hungary's ban on LGBTQ+ content violates EU laws and must be repealed following a ruling by the highest European Union court.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation breaches EU law, marking a significant human rights victory for the European Commission and member states.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ rules breach EU laws, ECJ finds

Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws violate EU laws and values, prompting the ECJ to demand their alteration or abolition by the new government.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed Viktor Orban loses reelection. Will things improve for LGBTQ+ Hungarians? - LGBTQ Nation

Viktor Orbán has been ousted as Hungary's prime minister, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights under the new leadership.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

EU court rules against Hungary's LGBTQ+ media ban: Repeal it or possibly face fines - LGBTQ Nation

Hungary's ban on LGBTQ+ content violates EU laws and must be repealed following a ruling by the highest European Union court.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation breaches EU law, marking a significant human rights victory for the European Commission and member states.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ rules breach EU laws, ECJ finds

Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws violate EU laws and values, prompting the ECJ to demand their alteration or abolition by the new government.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed Viktor Orban loses reelection. Will things improve for LGBTQ+ Hungarians? - LGBTQ Nation

Viktor Orbán has been ousted as Hungary's prime minister, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights under the new leadership.
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Europe politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Says Country Will Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits

Hungary will halt its ICC withdrawal and arrest Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a significant policy shift under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU's top court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law is discriminatory and breaches EU democratic values, posing a challenge for the incoming government.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU's top court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law is discriminatory and breaches EU democratic values, posing a challenge for the incoming government.
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Europe politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe's Far Right

Donald Trump's actions are straining US-Europe relations, particularly regarding energy security and political alliances within Europe.
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Corruption Toppled Viktor Orban. Could Donald Trump Be Next?

Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán highlights the impact of anti-corruption strategies on far-right movements globally.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble

The political earthquake that Hungary experienced on Monday, when the party opposing Orbán won two-thirds of the seats in Parliament, was unimaginable a year and a half ago.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The air is full of DNA - here's what it can teach us

Airborne DNA and penguins are being used to study ecosystems and monitor environmental pollutants.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Why Orban's Loss Was So Devastating to the New Right

Vance beseeched a crowd in Budapest, asking, 'Will you stand for sovereignty and democracy? Will you stand for western civilization? Will you stand for freedom, for truth and for the god of our fathers?'
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Magyar meets with Hungarian president and goes on state media as he plans break with Orban era Europe live

Peter Magyar is forming a new Hungarian government by mid-May, aiming to restore the rule of law and ensure unbiased media coverage.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In a joyful Budapest, I see the chance of an unprecedented transition | Timothy Garton Ash

The election victory of Peter Magyar's Tisza party signifies a pivotal moment for Hungary, Ukraine, and the EU, challenging Orban's regime.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We were never friends with Orban': Hungary's new era leaves Russia on the back foot

Moscow is cautiously optimistic about Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, and his willingness for pragmatic dialogue despite the loss of Viktor Orban.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Viktor Orban inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tide | Polly Toynbee

European liberal democratic values triumphed in Hungary, defeating the populist-nativist right and weakening authoritarian forces across Europe.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Newly-Elected Hungarian PM Says Orban Was Paying CPAC, Calls It a Crime' That Will Have to Be Investigated'

Peter Magyar will end state financing of CPAC, calling it a crime that needs investigation after defeating Viktor Orban's government.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Orban Is a Loser

The Tisza party's victory in Hungary marks a significant shift away from Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, indicating a potential return to European democracy.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mitch McConnell Trolls Trump and Vance Over Anti-Orban Landslide in Fox News Op-Ed

Mitch McConnell criticized Donald Trump's support for Viktor Orban after Orban's electoral defeat, highlighting the dangers of authoritarianism.
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