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The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Orbán

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

Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect

The Guardian - UK

Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament has voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK

Hungary's Magyar vows to probe alleged misconduct by Orbán's government

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says he will set up committees to investigate alleged misconduct by Viktor Orbán's previous government

The Independent UK

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Zelenskyy rebuffs Merz proposal, says Ukraine deserves full EU membership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Kyiv a non-voting "associate membership". Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine's EU presence must be complete, with full rights.

Euronews

EU leaves door open to sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill, but not yet

The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue.

Euronews

Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify

Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach.

Euronews

Hungary to limit PMs to eight years in office, warding off any Orbán comeback

Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent his predecessor from returning to the role

The Guardian - UK

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Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".

Euronews

Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line

As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.

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Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary

A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout in Brussels is another question — the bloc plans to align on issues case by case, pulling in other European…

Euronews

Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid

After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the two countries and a major reason behind Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU accession bid.

Euronews

Exclusive: Hungary signals readiness to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill

A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels.

Euronews

Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure

Hungary's new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced on the thorny issue of Hungarian minorities. Brussels looks for a breakthrough.

Euronews

‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government

Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discrimination

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Hungary’s new prime minister removes fences and opens Viktor Orbán’s former offices to the public

Péter Magyar secured a two-thirds majority in the recent election, ending Mr Orbán’s 16-year tenure

Euronews

Podcast | Hungary after Viktor Orbán: How 16 years vanished in 30 days

After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?, we hear how.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe

Editorial: The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right things

Euronews

Hungary's Orbán-era wartime state of emergency ended, PM Péter Magyar says

The emergency governance framework was first introduced by the government of previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2020 as part of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Independent UK

Hungary summons Russian ambassador to protest attack in Ukraine near its border

New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a massive drone attack near Hungary's border with Ukraine

Euronews

EU Commission to dispatch team to Budapest as it mulls Hungarian investment bank for EU cash

The European Commission looks for options to disburse Hungarian cash, including through the country's investment bank, as it seeks to accelerate talks. A team of senior officials will be dispatched to Budapest next week.

The Guardian - UK

Can Hungary’s Magyar deliver on his promises of reform and restore a relationship to the EU?

Hungary’s new leadership has pledged to reverse years of democratic backsliding, but they must act quickly

The Independent UK

Ministers take office in Hungary's first non-Orbán government in 16 years

Hungary's new Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has been sworn in, marking a shift from Viktor Orbán's administration

Euronews

Newsletter: The EU's best offence is a good defence

As European officials attempt to grapple with how to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and who from Europe should do the talking, the means and methods of supporting Ukraine on the frontlines is also at the fore of Tuesday's discussions.

The Guardian - UK

Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse

The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce

The Guardian - UK

Poland says it expects US to extradite ex-minister who fled from Hungary

Trump reportedly involved in securing visa for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Warsaw on criminal charges

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