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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

Bardella leads EU's new far-right

One by one, the EU Parliament's most drastic parties on the right flank have joined Viktor Orbán's new gathering of "patriots". Now the party group is third largest – but likely without real influence.
Bardella leads EU's new far-right

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a visit he himself calls "peace mission 3. 0".
Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's newly started political movement has attracted enough parties to form a new group in the EU Parliament – a victory for his latest attempt to drive Brussels to the right. .
Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

We are not anti-European, Hungary assures when the EU's most stubborn member state is now acting as chairman of the Council of Ministers. But they think differently about almost everything - and it will be noticeable, the government promises.
Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU.
Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

What can Hungary do to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine? Skepticism is great when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on his way to Moscow. .
Orban meets Putin in Moscow

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

National gathering has power in sight in France – but is keeping a low profile about who they think will sit with in the EU parliament. A brutal scramble is underway among the parties as the far-right forms itself after the EU election.
Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj emphasizes that his war-torn country needs a "just peace", during a meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. .
Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.
Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to create a new EU-critical far-right group in the EU Parliament, together with Austria's right-wing populist Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the Czech former Prime Minister Andrej Babis' party ANO. > We take on the responsibility of launching this new platform and new faction.
Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.
EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte 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 in Line to Lead NATO

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X.
Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

"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
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