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EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions

European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the agenda.

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Orbán's defeat and US shift raise hopes to unblock EU sanctions on Russia

After Viktor Orbán's defeat at the polls and Washington's decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will finally be unlocked.

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Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels?

In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Daniel Freund (Greens) and Sander Smit (ECR) debate the outcome of the Hungarian election and what it means for Europe.

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Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

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Magyar calls on Orbán to lift veto on €90bn Ukraine loan before leaving office

If oil flows resume through the Druzhba pipeline, then Viktor Orbán should lift his "technical veto" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, Péter Magyar said. Brussels is already laying the groundwork to make the first payment.

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After Buying His 8-Bedroom Childhood Home in Brussels, This Owner Wanted to Transform It From Traditional to Colorfully Modern for His Family

Designer Victoria-Maria reimagined the client's family home by blending its history and mid-century architectural elements with a fresh, contemporary look for a new generation to thrive in

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Péter Magyar's axe could soon hit Orbán's network in Brussels

Magyar's election win in Hungary threatens Orbán's EU influence network, putting figures including Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, think tank MCC Brussels, and the Hungarian ambassador on the chopping block.

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Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade

The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels.

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Newsletter: Magyar sets stall amid hope for renewed EU-Hungary ties in Brussels

Also in this newsletter: The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) warns of a deeper economic shock should the war on Iran drag out.

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The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: democracy reclaimed

Editorial: The defeat of Orbánism is a globally significant political moment. But it is, above all, a triumph for the citizens who mobilised to take their country back

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Hungarian voters have overwhelmingly rejected the 16-year rule of authoritarian strongman Viktor Orbán, electing his one-time political ally, Péter Magyar, to replace him. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority in parliament and therefore a supermajority. This will allow the new government to roll back some of the illiberal…

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EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems

Even if migration policy and lukewarm support for Ukraine will raise tensions, Hungary will now be arguing for its own interests rather than Russia’s

The Guardian - UK

No, the EU hasn't set up a UK harmonisation office in Brussels to help undo Brexit

It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false.

Euronews

What does Péter Magyar’s win in Hungary mean for the EU and Ukraine?

Tisza leader has promised to repair his country’s ties with Brussels after years of strained relations

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Reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale: EU threatens to cut funding

In a letter addressed to the president of the Venice Biennale, the European Commission has threatened to freeze €2 million to the cultural institution in response to the reopening of the Russian pavilion.

Evening Standard

Starmer turns UK away from Trump's America as Brexit row erupts over closer EU ties

The UK Government will seek to pass a new law which would allow Single Market rules to be adopted through secondary legislation

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Newsletter: Cautious optimism in Brussels as Orbán ousted in landslide Hungarian opposition win

Péter Magyar's stunning electoral win is instilling hope that critical EU support to Ukraine blocked by the Orbán government could be unlocked. But officials also warn the new government faces a huge challenge in undoing democratic backsliding and tapping into frozen EU funds.

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Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

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Seismic shift: How 16 years of Hungarian politics changed in one day

The National Election Commission said voter turnout was at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election.

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Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: a bellwether contest for the global far right

Editorial: Defeat for Viktor Orbán on Sunday would be celebrated in Brussels, mourned in Washington and Moscow, and would give his country its democracy back

The Independent UK

Flight from London diverted to Brussels after ‘unusual smell’ detected

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Flight forced to make unscheduled landing after unusual smell detected on board

The flight was due to land in Zürich at 8pm but was diverted to Brussels only half an hour into the flight

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

US vice-president said bloc tried to ‘destroy’ country’s economy, despite it being a net recipient of EU funds

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Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals really stand on Europe?

If there is one thing everyone is keeping an eye on in Brussels right now, it is the Hungarian elections happening this Sunday. But when it comes to the biggest European issues, whose side are Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar actually on?

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