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"A good decision"

EU countries' negotiators are in agreement to propose Ursula von der Leyen for five years as chair of the EU Commission. However, she can still be blocked by the EU Parliament.

"A good decision"

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU.

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to just roll off him. When Mark Rutte, by all accounts, takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Hungary gives up its veto against the Netherlands' outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte as new Secretary-General of Nato. Thus, everything suggests Rutte as successor to Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg in the autumn.

Everything points to Rutte as the new leader of Nato

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes

The EU court imposes fines in the billions to Hungary for "deliberately circumventing" EU asylum laws. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rages against the decision – and vows not to give in to the EU's "blackmail".

Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Nato can proceed with plans for increased military and economic support to Ukraine. Hungary does not need to be involved – and will no longer block.

Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine Support

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

The EU's far-right is growing - and with it, the pro-Russian winds are increasing in the parliamentary corridors. The election result is feared to undermine support for Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia.

Russian winds in the EU: Success for Putin's friends

Orbán backs down – but remains largest

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his right-wing party Fidesz are taking a significant step back in Hungary and appear to be having their worst election since 2006. The party is still the largest in the country with just under 44% of the votes and is likely to send 11 elected representatives to the European Parliament.

Orbán backs down – but remains largest