‘Factory of lies’: what will Péter Magyar do about Hungary’s state media? Journalists brace for sweeping reforms after years of pro-government control under Viktor Orbán The Guardian - UK · May 6
Zelenskyy hails 'important step' as Hungary returns assets seized from Ukraine bank workers Ukraine's Oschadbank demanded the immediate return of cash and gold confiscated by Hungarian authorities in March, lawyers representing the bank in Hungary told Euronews. Euronews · May 6
'We had to fight a different kind of mafia,' Magyar says ahead of talks with Meloni The lack of information about what the leaders will discuss has led to speculation about how relations between Budapest and Rome might look after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government. Euronews · May 6
EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated. Euronews · May 4
Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power. Euronews · May 1
After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered. Euronews · May 1
Europe Today: Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. Euronews · Apr 30
Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – as it happened Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Newsletter: Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels to unlock EU funds The incoming Hungarian leader is pressed for time as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in EU cash before an August deadline. Euronews · Apr 29
Europe Today: Péter Magyar visits Brussels and Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu speaks to Euronews Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. On today's show: Euronews · Apr 29
Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to unlock EU cash Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era. Euronews · Apr 29
Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's president in June Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán. Euronews · Apr 28
The Conversation · Apr 28 EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion (£78 billion) loan for Ukraine on April 23 after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition. This move came over a week after defeat in parliamentary elections brought the 16-year tenure of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, to an end. He will be replaced…
Euronews · Apr 27 Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.'
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Orbán associates rush to move wealth out of Hungary after election defeat Incoming PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz-linked figures of trying to shield their wealth from accountability
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side' Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss
Euronews · Apr 24 Orbán-style vetoes undermine EU democracy, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews hoping for reset “In this geopolitical world, we need to be credible — and for that we need to be united and able to take decisions,” High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews, as the bloc looks ahead to the post-Orbán era.
Euronews · Apr 23 Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Péter Magyar Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.
Euronews · Apr 22 Exclusive: Hungary’s new government to review Orbán's EU defence plan over corruption concerns Péter Magyar's team is reassessing Hungary's €16 billion SAFE defence plan submitted by the defeated Orbán government, citing corruption risks. The European Commission is open to engaging with the new administration.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22 EU agrees to unblock €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto Agreement for the urgently needed loan was reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 EU Draws Red Line: Hungary LGBTQ Law Ruling Tests New Government, Cites Rights Violation Péter Magyar's new government faces pressure after the EU court ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates EU rules. The law, passed under Viktor Orbán, breaches fundamental rights, including non-discrimination.
The Conversation · Apr 21 Hungary turns the page into uncertainty after Péter Magyar ends Viktor Orbán’s enduring rule Hungary recently put an end to 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule when Péter Magyar’s Tisza party defeated him, winning a majority government in the country’s general elections. The result marks a major political turning point that’s likely to redefine the country’s institutions and its relations with the European Union,…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values ECJ says law passed in 2021 is discriminatory and ‘contrary to the identity of the union’, in early test for new PM