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Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine.

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

A Serbian minister resigns after Friday's deadly ceiling collapse at a train station in Novi Sad in Serbia. Goran Vesic, minister for construction, transport and infrastructure, says in a televised statement that he will submit his resignation application to Prime Minister Milos Vucevic on Tuesday morning.

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

The concrete roof at the entrance to a train station in Novi Sad in Serbia collapsed during rush hour on Friday. At least 14 people were killed in the accident.

Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Sweden's ambassador in Budapest was summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry after Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticized a statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. I have no opinion, says Kristersson.

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Large parts of the Western world accuse Georgia's ruling party of electoral fraud. But not Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán – who instead visits Tbilisi.

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Everything suggests that the election in Georgia did not go right, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). He also implies that Hungary is doing Russia's bidding.

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia's EU-friendly president rejects the election result and claims it was marred by "sophisticated fraud". Thousands have heeded her call to protest and demonstrated on the streets.

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

Hungary should fight against the leadership in Brussels in the same way as they did against the rulers in Moscow in the 1950s. The order comes from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who continues to criticize the EU, despite his country currently holding the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers.

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe".

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Support us – otherwise you will strengthen Russia, says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on site in Brussels to present his "victory plan" for the EU leaders. Hungary warns of a world war.

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself.

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

The fighting spirit and in good humor, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is ready to clash with the EU Parliament. And he is already loading up for a party bash if Donald Trump wins the election in the USA.

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

Protests in Hungary – demands for impartial media

Thousands of people demonstrated in Hungary's capital Budapest on Saturday. The demonstrators demanded impartial media.

Protests in Hungary – demands for impartial media

The Far-Right is the Largest – But Can He Lead Austria?

With Hungary's Viktor Orbán as a role model, far-right leader Herbert Kickl hopes to form a government in Austria. However, it will likely require him to take a step aside himself.

The Far-Right is the Largest – But Can He Lead Austria?

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

A xenophobic marathon runner with close ties to Moscow is storming towards power in Vienna. The far-right party FPÖ appears to be heading for a historic victory in today's Austrian election.

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

The number of dead is increasing in the storm Boris' ravages in central Europe. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is staying home from important EU meetings, while Poland announces a billion-kronor package in support of the affected.

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Germany's announced border controls are causing tremors in what has been hailed as the EU's greatest creation. Now, concern is growing for the Schengen Area's free movement – and its very existence.

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Bettel: Wrong not to attend in Hungary

It is better to be on site in Hungary to be able to complain, than not to go at all. This is the opinion of Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, who despite others' boycott is participating in Tuesday's informal EU ministerial meeting in Budapest.

Bettel: Wrong not to attend in Hungary

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Let Ukraine be freer to use its weapons against Russian targets, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. And please hurry up with the deliveries, Ukraine welcomes.

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

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

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Hungary risks letting in "potential Russian spies and saboteurs" into the EU, warns Commissioner Ylva Johansson. She is now demanding an explanation from the Orbán government about new visa facilitations.

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of betraying Europe and slavishly dancing to the tune of the democratically led USA. He also accuses the Americans of somehow being behind the explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea in 2022.

Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

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

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen