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Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Hungary still stands aside when the rest of the EU stands firmly behind Ukraine. We are right and Hungary is wrong, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in Brussels.

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Pride Parade Banned in Hungary

Hungary's parliament has approved a law that bans "pride events". The wording is described as an attack on the rights of LGBTQI individuals.

Pride Parade Banned in Hungary

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary.

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership would destroy Europe

A potential future EU membership for Ukraine would lead to "Europe being destroyed, including the Hungarian economy", according to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This process must be stopped in time, he says on state-run Hungarian radio.

Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership would destroy Europe

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot.

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

Macron to Address France Amid Global Uncertainty Tonight at 8 PM

France's President Emmanuel Macron announces that he will speak to the nation tonight. .

Macron to Address France Amid Global Uncertainty Tonight at 8 PM

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump". .

The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Europe Must Grow Up

Now Europe must grow up. It became even clearer after Friday's big quarrel between Zelenskyj and Trump, according to Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute.

Europe Must Grow Up

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation.

Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

Hungary's foreign minister wants to stop the EU's planned new sanctions against the Russians – including President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov – in order not to "complicate" the negotiations between Moscow and Washington. The Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has previously called for negotiations on Ukraine's future and refused to back or delay military support packages to Kyiv.

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid

Europe's far-right has gathered in Spain's capital Madrid, encouraged by their own electoral successes and Donald Trump's victory in the USA. .

The EU's Far-Right Shows Its Muscles in Madrid

Orbán warns EU of "Trump tornado"

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, one of Donald Trump's closest allies in Europe, urges the EU to negotiate an agreement to preserve the economic ties with the USA. "Everyone in Brussels can see the Trump tornado coming, but most people still believe they can avoid it.

Orbán warns EU of "Trump tornado"

Nazi flags stopped exhibition about the Holocaust

The exhibition "Room for Resistance" was to open at Uppsala City Archives on Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27. However, among other things, a swastika flag led to the exhibition being stopped, writes Upsala Nya Tidning.

Nazi flags stopped exhibition about the Holocaust

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Argentina's president Javier Milei describes Elon Musk's questioned greeting gesture as "harmless". The woke ideology is a "cancer that must be removed", he says in a speech – and receives support from Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni in attendance at Trump's inauguration

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be one of the guests at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday, confirms her office. .

Meloni in attendance at Trump's inauguration

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance

Heads of state, billionaires, and celebrities are in attendance as Trump becomes president again. Here are some of those expected to show up and some who have declined.

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to stop the EU's sanctions against Russia and warns of Ukraine as a "serious threat" to the economy. The countermeasure in Brussels could be to turn to the king.

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

The head of Hungary's anti-corruption authority, Ferenc Biro, has been questioned in a corruption case in his home country. Prosecutors say that "house searches and coordinated efforts at several locations – including the anti-corruption authority's headquarters" have been carried out.

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In just over two weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions prepared, and members of Congress lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In less than three weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions will be prepared, and members of Congress will be lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Poland's former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is accused of corruption in his home country. But now he is being given asylum in the EU neighboring country Hungary.

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary