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Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Harsh criticism from the rest of the EU does not get Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to give up. On the contrary: Already at the turn of the year, he hopes for a "patriotic majority" in the Western world.

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

Hungary's criticized actions as presiding country in the EU's Council of Ministers will have further consequences. The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell is moving the next foreign ministers' meeting from Budapest to Brussels.

Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

More EU sanctions against settlers

Five additional Israeli settlers and three settlement organizations are affected by EU sanctions due to violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The individuals named, including well-known settlement leaders such as Baruch Marzel and Bentzi Gopstein, are accused of "serious and systematic human rights violations against Palestinians", according to a statement from the EU Council of Ministers.

More EU sanctions against settlers

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

Sweden is sending no ministers to Hungary during the Hungarian EU presidency. But it's not enough, according to the Social Democrats.

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"

Hungary's Prime Minister continues on his self-proclaimed "peace mission". On Thursday, he met Donald Trump.

Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"

Swedish Ministers Boycott Hungary

Sweden will not send any ministers to Hungary during the Hungarian EU presidency, announces EU Minister Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party). .

Swedish Ministers Boycott Hungary

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Dissatisfaction with Hungary is brewing in the EU, just over a week into the country's presidency of the Council of Ministers. Now, warnings and boycotts are being threatened.

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a visit he himself calls "peace mission 3. 0".

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

We are not anti-European, Hungary assures when the EU's most stubborn member state is now acting as chairman of the Council of Ministers. But they think differently about almost everything - and it will be noticeable, the government promises.

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU.

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

What can Hungary do to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine? Skepticism is great when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on his way to Moscow. .

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU.

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

Measures against Russian liquefied natural gas are included as EU countries have finally agreed on their 14th sanctions package against Russia. Also, the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent previous sanctions is affected.

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

Wetland Law Approved in EU – Despite Swedish No

The EU's controversial nature restoration law is in harbour since Austria's Environment Minister went against his own government chief. Sweden voted no, but has to give in to the majority.

Wetland Law Approved in EU – Despite Swedish No

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

Ukraine and Moldova will begin membership negotiations with the EU on 25 June. .

Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe.

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks

Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the EU's requirements to initiate negotiations on membership in the union, confirms an EU Commission spokesperson. Thus, talks on membership can formally begin – when member states are in agreement.

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks