In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Hungary Says No to China’s Battery Factory Plans, A Victory for Local Concerns Deep in the heart of Hungary lies
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June 20, 2026
Hungary
Hungary’s New PM Seeks EU Repair with Polish Partnership
** Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar is seeking the expertise of Poland’s Donald Tusk to repair strained relations with the European Union (EU). Magyar hopes to build a stronger relationship with Poland and draw upon its experience in restoring ties with the EU after a period of illiberal rule.
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Hungary Sees Regime Change as Opposition Leader Péter Magyar Ousts Viktor Orbán After 16 Years
In a historic election outcome, Hungary’s opposition party, Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, has emerged victorious, marking the end of
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Hungary Denounces Alleged Plot to Sabotage Gas Pipeline Ahead of Crucial Elections
Hungary has denounced an alleged plot to blow up a gas pipeline in the country just a week ahead of
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Hungary at a Crossroads: Will Young Voters Upend 16 Years of Orbán’s Rule?
Hungary’s young voters are preparing to cast their ballots, potentially changing the country’s course as they turn away from incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has been in power for 16 years, seeking a new era for the nation’s future.
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European Commission Seeks Clarification from Hungary Over Alleged Information Sharing with Russia
The European Commission seeks clarification from Hungary over alleged sensitive information sharing with Russia, sparking concerns over EU security and data breaches, and testing the Commission’s ability to enforce EU rules.
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EU Leaders Stalled: Hungary’s Veto of €90bn Ukraine Loan Remains in Place Amid Rising Tensions
The European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine have been dealt a blow as Hungary’s veto on a €90bn loan remains in place, despite attempts by EU leaders to persuade Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to lift it, highlighting divisions within the bloc and undermining its ability to act decisively in the face of global crises.
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EU Braces for Showdown with Hungary’s Orbán Over 90 Billion Euro Ukraine Loan as Election Looms
The European Union is preparing for a showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with EU leaders warning of significant consequences for the bloc and Orbán’s own political future ahead of Hungary’s election next month.
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Hungary to EU: Claw Back Our €10 Billion and You Must Demand Poland’s €137 Billion Too
Budapest’s EU affairs minister, János Bóka, has told POLITICO that if the European Commission decides to recover €10 billion of
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