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Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine
Ukraine and the EU enlargement process are two big winners after Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary. The EU is preparing to make quick decisions.
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Hungary election winner Péter Magyar wants to hurry up as a new era awaits
Hungary's election winner wants to take power as soon as possible. A new era awaits, proclaims Péter Magyar. He wants to exclude Viktor Orbán from future elections and accuses Orbán's government of having already started to tear up compromising documents.
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EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime
The opposition's victory in the Hungarian election has prompted the president of the European Commission to compare it to how the country stood up to the Soviet regime.
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EU to present energy proposals ahead of informal summit in Cyprus
European measures to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis must be targeted and temporary, urges European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
A different Hungary in the EU awaits if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much will also remain unchanged. Analyst Eric Maurice says the opposition leader would be a better partner than Viktor Orbán, but not easy to deal with.
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JD Vance: EU should follow Viktor Orbán
US Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to support the country’s national-conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his people ahead of Sunday’s election.
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
A different Hungary in the EU would await if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much would also remain as before. Analyst Eric Maurice says the opposition leader would be a better partner than Viktor Orbán, but would not be easy to deal with.
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Setback for Meloni as Italy violates EU rules and GDP forecasts downgraded
Italy's budget deficit last year was 3.1 percent of GDP, which violates EU rules. In addition, Italy's GDP forecasts are now being downgraded.
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Night-time closure of bars and brothels in Brussels
Bars and brothels at one of Brussels' largest railway stations must remain closed at night for at least three months to combat drug trafficking and other crimes.
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Twelve-year-old wanted to blow up Flemish regional parliament in Brussels
A boy in the Netherlands has been convicted of inciting acts of terrorism, with the aim of "replacing democracy with an ethnically white state."
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EU presents plan for money for Ukraine
The European Commission is now formally presenting its proposal for a multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, so that everything can be ready when - and if - Hungary stops blocking it.
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EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel
Asia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urged member states to cut diesel and jet fuel consumption.
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Take action in the EU to lower Swedish electricity prices
S demands that the government push the EU to "decouple" Swedish electricity prices from European gas prices.
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Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election
Fragile polling and allegations of fraud and influence are creating uncertainty ahead of the Hungarian election. The opposition may need a landslide victory to have a chance.
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act.
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EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines
Suspicions of poor age verification and the sale of drugs and alcohol have led the European Commission to open an investigation into Snapchat. At the same time, four major porn sites are being threatened with fines.
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right.
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French victory as Lille selected for new EU customs authority headquarters
The EU's new customs authority, ECA, will be headquartered in Lille, France.
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Brussels investigates wiretapping of journalist's call with EU employee
A phone call between a journalist and an EU employee has been intercepted and published in Hungary.
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Trump expresses full support for Orbán ahead of April elections
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his "full support" for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's elections in April.
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
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