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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds
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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds

Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress
Hungary’s state media halt broadcasts as new government moves to end propaganda coverage
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Hungary’s state media halt broadcasts as new government moves to end propaganda coverage

Two Hungarian public service media outlets suspended their news broadcasts on Tuesday, part of Prime Minister Péter Magyar's efforts to clean up after his predecessor Viktor Orbán.
Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system
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Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system

Hungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society
Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year
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Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Glitter, rainbows and love. The Pride parade marches through the streets of Budapest on Saturday
EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024
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EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024

For the first time since December 2024, all EU countries can agree on a joint statement on Ukraine.
After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels
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After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is no longer there - but that doesn't mean peace and quiet at EU summits. Here are the new "troublemakers" in Brussels
Hungary puts obstacles to Viktor Orbán's return
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Hungary puts obstacles to Viktor Orbán's return

After a change in power, Hungary is introducing new rules to prevent Viktor Orbán's return.
Viktor Orbán re-elected as Fidesz leader
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Viktor Orbán re-elected as Fidesz leader

Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been re-elected leader of the national-conservative Fidesz party.
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
Hungarian mayor escapes prosecution over Budapest Pride parade
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Hungarian mayor escapes prosecution over Budapest Pride parade

The mayor of Budapest defied then Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and allowed a banned Pride parade - and was prosecuted for it. Now the case is being dropped
Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president
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Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president

Péter Magyar, the newly appointed prime minister, announced that the constitution will be rewritten to make it possible to remove Hungary's president.
EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms
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EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms

The EU is releasing over 170 billion kronor in aid to Hungary when and if the country implements its reforms. "If I get money like this every time I come here, I will come more often," said a satisfied Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels
After the ban, Hungarian police allow Budapest Pride march
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After the ban, Hungarian police allow Budapest Pride march

Next month's Pride festival in Budapest will not be banned, police have announced, in a complete turnaround from last year, when the event was banned.
Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine
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Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

Ukraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft
Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
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Hungarian parliament blocks withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament has voted by a large majority to suspend the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Expert: Erdogan does not want to follow the same path as Orbán
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Expert: Erdogan does not want to follow the same path as Orbán

Turkish police have stormed the opposition CHP headquarters in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets on supporters gathered outside. Erdogan appears to have concluded that he cannot accept allowing the opposition to form, says political scientist Paul Levin
Hungary's government wants to limit the prime minister to eight years in office
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Hungary's government wants to limit the prime minister to eight years in office

Hungary's new government has taken the first step towards changing the country's constitution to limit the prime minister to a maximum of eight years in office.
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees to the US
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Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees to the US

Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro fled his home country of Poland amid criminal suspicions. Ziobro announced that he is in the United States, having left his former country of refuge, Hungary
Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again
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Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again

Zsolt Hegedus has done it again. The health minister-designate went viral for his victory dance after the April elections, and has now also partied at the opening of parliament
SD leader ready to become foreign minister
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SD leader ready to become foreign minister

"If the Tidö parties win the election, SD may claim the important post of foreign minister. I am, of course, open to that if the question is asked," said SD spokesman Aron Emilsson
Zelenskyy: Hungary has returned gold and cash seized from Ukrainian bank employees
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Zelenskyy: Hungary has returned gold and cash seized from Ukrainian bank employees

Hungary has returned gold and cash seized in March from Ukrainian bank employees who were transporting it from Austria to Ukraine.
Viktor Orbán leaves parliament after election loss
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Viktor Orbán leaves parliament after election loss

Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will leave parliament after his coalition suffered a crushing election loss.
Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus
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Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not attending this week's EU summits in Cyprus. His Polish counterpart does not miss him
Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline repaired
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Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline repaired

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has repaired the war-damaged Druzhba pipeline.
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