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Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

Ambassador summoned after Kristersson's criticism

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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

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

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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

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

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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

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

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Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

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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

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

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New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

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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"

Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

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Zelensky: Wants to make the Russians hate Putin

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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

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

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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

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

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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

Protests in Hungary – demands for impartial media

Protests in Hungary – demands for impartial media

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Thousands of people demonstrated in Hungary's capital Budapest on Saturday. The demonstrators demanded impartial media

The Far-Right is the Largest – But Can He Lead Austria?

The Far-Right is the Largest – But Can He Lead Austria?

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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

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

EU-skeptic may win in Austria

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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

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

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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

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

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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

Bettel: Wrong not to attend in Hungary

Bettel: Wrong not to attend in Hungary

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Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

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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

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

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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

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

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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

Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

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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 penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

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Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

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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

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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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

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

"No one should negotiate with Putin"

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

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

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

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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

Brussels boycotts Budapest

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Brussels boycotts Budapest

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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