#hungary

#hungary

Italian antifascist activist Ilaria Salis wrote a letter denouncing the degrading conditions in which she has been held in prison for nearly a year.

Salis described the cramped cells, presence of bedbugs, cockroaches, and mice, lack of basic supplies such as toilet paper and soap, and the delayed medical examination she was supposed to receive. [ more ]

Hungary is a key target for Chinese investment in the central eastern European region. [ more ]

China offers to deepen security cooperation with Hungary, focusing on counter-terrorism and law enforcement.

Hungary's warming ties with Beijing contrast with snubbing of visiting US delegation. [ more ]

Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, is strategically aligning with international far-right leaders like Donald Trump, believing in the rise of nationalist forces and anticipating a shift in Washington DC. [ more ]

Peter Magyar, a former government insider, leads protest against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government.

Magyar plans to challenge Orban's Fidesz party by launching his pro-European Union political party. [ more ]

Orban emphasizes defending Hungary's freedom and sovereignty in his speech, calling for support for Fidesz in EU elections.

Rise of right-wing parties in EU elections may provide Orban with more allies in the European Parliament. [ more ]

Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership after a vote with 188 in favor and 6 against.

Unanimous support from all NATO members is required for admitting new countries, with Hungary being the last member to back Sweden's entry. [ more ]

Orban's speech overshadowed by scandal

Resignations following abuse scandal [ more ]

Orban's regime facing turmoil due to scandal involving pardons for criminal convictions and cover-ups.

The scandal reveals hypocrisies in Orban's government, exposing power dynamics and lack of accountability under his rule. [ more ]

Hungary and Slovakia are not participating in the Czech-led initiative to send weapons to Ukraine.

Poland is contributing financially and logistically to the Czech-led plan for weapon deliveries to Ukraine. [ more ]

The United Nations' highest court will rule on Ukraine's case accusing Russia of violating international law.

EU leaders have convinced Hungary's Viktor Orban to sign off on a 50bn aid package for Kyiv. [ more ]

EU leaders reach deal on $54B support package for Ukraine's economy after Hungary drops veto threat.

The support package provides long-term funding for Ukraine's economy and demonstrates EU leadership and responsibility in supporting Ukraine. [ more ]

The European Union has reached a deal to provide 50 billion euros in funding for Ukraine over the next three years.

Hungary, which had previously opposed the funding, reversed its stance, leading to the quick agreement. [ more ]

The EU leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro support package despite Hungary's objections.

It is not clear if any concessions were made to secure Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's approval. [ more ]

EU leaders agree to over $50 billion in aid for Ukraine despite opposition from Hungary.

The aid package is seen as critical for Ukraine as it is running short of ammunition and cash. [ more ]

The European Court of Justice will investigate the European Commission's decision to release funds to Hungary.

The released funds were part of a sum previously withheld due to concerns over Hungary's violation of 'rule of law principles.' [ more ]

The decision to release frozen funds to Hungary should be investigated for legality.

The European Court of Justice is called upon to investigate the European Commission's decision on releasing funds to Hungary. [ more ]

Freund and others believe the decision to release frozen funds to Hungary should be investigated by the European Court of Justice.

Suspicion arises due to the timing of funds release and Hungary blocking EU decisions, leading to questions about the true motives behind the decision. [ more ]

Sweden and Finland to join NATO with Hungary support

Bilateral relations improved between Hungary and Sweden [ more ]

Sweden's NATO accession hurdle cleared by Hungary's expected ratification

Sweden's security policy shift follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine [ more ]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has invited Swedish opposition leader Ulf Kristersson to discuss cooperation within NATO, but not negotiations on NATO membership.

Kristersson accepted the invitation but stated that negotiations on NATO membership were not on the table.

Sweden and Finland have applied for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Kristersson said a meeting with Orban at the European Union Council in Brussels would be more practical. [ more ]

Hungary is the only country remaining to ratify Sweden's NATO membership

Swedish Prime Minister has agreed to meet with his Hungarian counterpart [ more ]

Sweden has taken a step closer to becoming a full member of NATO after the Turkish parliament voted in favor of their NATO accession.

Hungary is now the last holdout in the accession process. [ more ]

The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary for enacting laws that violate democratic values and fundamental rights.

Opponents claim these laws are intended to stifle political rivals, critical media, and civil society. [ more ]

The European Commission has opened a disciplinary procedure against Hungary over a recently passed piece of legislation deemed subversive

This is part of several other disciplinary procedures the European Commission has pursued against the Hungarian government [ more ]