Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect The Guardian - UK · May 27
Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court Hungary's parliament has voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court The Independent UK · May 27
Hungary's Magyar vows to probe alleged misconduct by Orbán's government Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says he will set up committees to investigate alleged misconduct by Viktor Orbán's previous government The Independent UK · May 26
EU should open all six accession clusters next month, Ukraine's deputy PM says Ukraine is already falling behind on its EU accession timeline, the country’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration told Euronews in an exclusive interview, urging all accession clusters to be opened as early as next month. Euronews · May 26
EU leaves door open to sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill, but not yet The EU has been unable of sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill since 2022. The change of power in Hungary offers an opportunity to revisit the issue. Euronews · May 22
Celtic-linked manager 'resigns' from club amid summer speculation Potential Celtic managerial candidate Keane has "resigned" from Ferencvaros, according to reports in Hungary. The National (Scotland) · May 22
Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms as EU funding talks intensify Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach. Euronews · May 22
Hungary to limit PMs to eight years in office, warding off any Orbán comeback Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent his predecessor from returning to the role The Guardian - UK · May 21
Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout in Brussels is another question — the bloc plans to align on issues case by case, pulling in other European… Euronews · May 20
Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the two countries and a major reason behind Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU accession bid. Euronews · May 20
Exclusive: Hungary signals readiness to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels. Euronews · May 20
Hungary's Magyar seeks EU funds deal 'next week' in Brussels Péter Magyar said he hopes to reach an agreement with the European Commission next week to unlock €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen under the previous government of Viktor Orbán, as an August deadline nears. Euronews · May 19
Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure Hungary's new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced on the thorny issue of Hungarian minorities. Brussels looks for a breakthrough. Euronews · May 18
This Lower Danube cruise reveals one of Europe’s most fascinating – and underrated – routes On a voyage from Romania to Hungary, Sandy Cadiz-Smith delves into the region’s complex history The Independent UK · May 18
The Guardian - UK · May 17 ‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discrimination
Euronews · May 15 Hundreds of Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos. There are currently no preventive regulations in place in Europe regarding natural asbestos.
The Independent UK · May 15 Hungary’s new prime minister removes fences and opens Viktor Orbán’s former offices to the public Péter Magyar secured a two-thirds majority in the recent election, ending Mr Orbán’s 16-year tenure
Euronews · May 15 Podcast | Hungary after Viktor Orbán: How 16 years vanished in 30 days After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?, we hear how.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe Editorial: The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right things
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister
Euronews · May 14 Hungary's Orbán-era wartime state of emergency ended, PM Péter Magyar says The emergency governance framework was first introduced by the government of previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2020 as part of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Euronews · May 14 Tariffs, weak demand and climate confusion drag EU business investment rate to 11-year low It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend.
The Independent UK · May 14 Hungary summons Russian ambassador to protest attack in Ukraine near its border New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a massive drone attack near Hungary's border with Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · May 14 Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border, to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end this bloody war’.
The Independent UK · May 14 Moscow pounds cities with over 1,500 drones in largest two-day aerial attack since war began Zelensky says Kyiv is worst affected in overnight strikes targeting schools, a veterinary clinic and people's homes