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Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels
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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
Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen
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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
"No one should negotiate with Putin"
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"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
Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen
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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
Brussels boycotts Budapest
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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
World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump
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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
Sweden Opens Up to Depriving Hungary of EU Presidency
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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
Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"
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Orbán met Trump: "Discussed peace"

Hungary's Prime Minister continues on his self-proclaimed "peace mission". On Thursday, he met Donald Trump
Swedish Ministers Boycott Hungary
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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).
The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes
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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
Kristersson: Orbán is hijacking the EU presidency
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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
Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU
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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
Bardella leads EU's new far-right
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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
Orbán meets Xi in Beijing
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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"
Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold
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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.
Hungary takes control of the EU: "Things will happen"
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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
Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required
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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
Orban meets Putin in Moscow
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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.
Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?
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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
Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace
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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.
Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU
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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
Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament
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Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán
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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
Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO
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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
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