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Hungary Votes to Withdraw from International Criminal Court
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Hungary Votes to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament has voted for a Hungarian withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports Reuters.
Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president
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Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

On Sunday, Romania is going to the polls. If the far-right candidate George Simion becomes the country's next president, a challenging time awaits for European cooperation
Chinese EV Maker BYD Establishes European HQ in Budapest
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Chinese EV Maker BYD Establishes European HQ in Budapest

Ukraine Arrests Two Hungarian Spies Amid Diplomatic Tensions
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Ukraine Arrests Two Hungarian Spies Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Ukraine's security service SBU claims to have arrested two Hungarian spies. Hours later, Budapest expels "two Ukrainian spies" – whereupon Ukraine responds with its own expulsions
Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders
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Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world
Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried
EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership
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EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership

Membership in the EU can serve as a political security guarantee for Ukraine, believes expansion chief Marta Kos. As early as 2030, four new countries may have joined – if only Hungary stops blocking
Hungary's Opposition Leader Vows to End Isolation and Rejoin EU Mainstream
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Hungary's Opposition Leader Vows to End Isolation and Rejoin EU Mainstream

Hungary is to break its international isolation and hold a referendum on Ukrainian EU membership. This promises opposition leader Péter Magyar, who has the wind at his back ahead of next year's parliamentary elections
Hungary Enacts Law Banning LGBTQI Public Events, Including Pride Parade
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Hungary Enacts Law Banning LGBTQI Public Events, Including Pride Parade

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits public events organized by LGBTQI groups. In reality, this means that the country's Pride parade is being banned
"Feels like a replay" – comparing Trump to Duterte
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"Feels like a replay" – comparing Trump to Duterte

President Donald Trump's rule in the USA resembles what the tough Rodrigo Duterte led in the Philippines, believes Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa. It feels like I'm watching a rerun, she says during a Stockholm visit
Maria Ressa Sees Parallels Between Trump and Duterte's Leadership Styles
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Maria Ressa Sees Parallels Between Trump and Duterte's Leadership Styles

President Donald Trump's rule in the USA resembles what the tough Rodrigo Duterte implemented in the Philippines, believes Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa. It feels like I'm watching a rerun, she says during a Stockholm visit
Netanyahu's Visit to Hungary Sparks ICC Withdrawal Decision
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Netanyahu's Visit to Hungary Sparks ICC Withdrawal Decision

Hungary is considering leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). The announcement came in connection with war crime-accused Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the country
US Reacts to Le Pen's Election Ban and Fraud Verdict
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US Reacts to Le Pen's Election Ban and Fraud Verdict

The American government reacts to the French far-right politician Marine Le Pen being stopped by the court from running in the presidential election 2027.
Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
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Netanyahu Heads to EU Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the EU shortly despite being subject to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit
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Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Stance on Ukraine at EU Summit

Hungary still stands aside when the rest of the EU stands firmly behind Ukraine. We are right and Hungary is wrong, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in Brussels
Pride Parade Banned in Hungary
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Pride Parade Banned in Hungary

Hungary's parliament has approved a law that bans "pride events". The wording is described as an attack on the rights of LGBTQI individuals
The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis
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The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary
Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership would destroy Europe
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Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership would destroy Europe

A potential future EU membership for Ukraine would lead to "Europe being destroyed, including the Hungarian economy", according to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This process must be stopped in time, he says on state-run Hungarian radio
The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On
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The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot
Macron to Address France Amid Global Uncertainty Tonight at 8 PM
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Macron to Address France Amid Global Uncertainty Tonight at 8 PM

France's President Emmanuel Macron announces that he will speak to the nation tonight.
The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump
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The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump".
Europe Must Grow Up
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Europe Must Grow Up

Now Europe must grow up. It became even clearer after Friday's big quarrel between Zelenskyj and Trump, according to Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
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Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages
Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership
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Orbán rejects Ukrainian EU membership

Ukraine should not be allowed to become a member of the EU, if Hungary gets to decide. This was announced by the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual speech to the nation
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