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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

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had promised to open champagne bottles if Donald Trump won the US presidential election. But since he was at a meeting in Kyrgyzstan at the time, it was a different drink instead.

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson urges Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to push for an EU plan to secure support for Ukraine at the EU summit. .

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

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