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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

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes.

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he has proposed a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over Christmas. This allegedly took place in a conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian President's spokesperson.

The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire during Christmas. Ukraine denies having spoken with Orbán about a possible ceasefire.

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of the EU's presidency country Hungary, defies the ICC's arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by inviting him to Hungary. .

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

Political crisis threatens in the EU when the parliament's party groups cannot agree on the next EU Commission. The takeover may be delayed until 2025 – and make the far-right a part of the majority.

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

Ursula von der Leyen's heaviest commissioners are being questioned when the EU Parliament is now concluding its hearings. But no one is either approved or stopped directly – as the candidates are being held as "hostages" by anxious party groups.

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

Orbán: Trump will stop supporting Ukraine

The USA will stop supporting Ukraine, guesses Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. > If Donald Trump had won in 2020 in the USA, these two nightmare years would never have occurred.

Orbán: Trump will stop supporting Ukraine