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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

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

Ukraine is supported and Hungary is criticized in the new EU parliament's first resolution. Viktor Orbán only receives support from the far-right.

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote.

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.

Brussels boycotts Budapest

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Strong reactions are pouring in after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. "Sweden stands behind the USA and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery", writes Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X.

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

Sweden is sending no ministers to Hungary during the Hungarian EU presidency. But it's not enough, according to the Social Democrats.

Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency

Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"

Hungary's Prime Minister continues on his self-proclaimed "peace mission". On Thursday, he met Donald Trump.

Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"

Swedish Ministers Boycott Hungary

Sweden will not send any ministers to Hungary during the Hungarian EU presidency, announces EU Minister Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party). .

Swedish Ministers Boycott Hungary

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

Kristersson: Orbán is hijacking the EU presidency

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's "peace trips" to China and the USA are causing upset in the EU leadership. Sweden is no exception, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Kristersson: Orbán is hijacking the EU presidency

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Dissatisfaction with Hungary is brewing in the EU, just over a week into the country's presidency of the Council of Ministers. Now, warnings and boycotts are being threatened.

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU