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Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president in new political era

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved former supreme court chief Andras Baka – a prominent critic of Viktor Orban who was ousted during the ex-premier's time in power – as the country's next head of state.

Radio France Internationale

MAGA level score against samba as US and Brazil play diplomatic football

The TOI correspondent from Washington : If you think ties between the US and India are shaky, the diplomatic world is shuddering at developments between Washington and Brasília. In a profession where glad-handling and bear hugs, pomp and ceremony, communiques and agreements are the routine between friendly countries, the United…

The Times of India

Life after Orban: Hungary Inc. digs in as new political era takes hold

Hungarian business magnates are shifting operations to smaller projects. This change follows a new government's move to end alleged cronyism. Firms linked to the former ruling party face a more competitive landscape. Some companies may not survive the significant corporate shake-up. Investors anticipate a market-friendly environment under the new premier.

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No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to Orbán claims

Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.

Euronews

Democrats need to hammer Trump on his unprecedented corruption

To win in this year’s midterm elections, the party must highlight that Trump has made huge financial gains while millions struggle to make ends meet

The Guardian - US

Hungary prosecutors raid data servers of Viktor Orban's Fidesz, party says

Hungary's former ruling Fidesz party said prosecutors "showed up unannounced" and raided its data servers on Tuesday. The claim comes as Prime Minister Peter Magyar presses ahead with anti-corruption reforms following his landslide election victory over Orban in April.

France 24

Hungary PM proposes former chess champion Judit Polgar for president

Hungary's prime minister has proposed former chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president, a position that will become vacant following last week's constitutional amendment.

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Hungary PM Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" of former…

France 24

Divorce, Italian style: Is Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together?

Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the now departing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office, or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald…

France 24

PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary president, Orban allies

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced a shake-up of the top ranks of state institutions and a constitutional amendment to remove the president.

AAP

Ukraine enters first phase of EU membership negotiations – but the process will be long

The EU on Monday is set to move Ukraine's bid to join the bloc to the next stage after a long delay caused by Hungarian vetoes – but that doesn't mean Kyiv's path to full membership is getting easier.

France 24

Hungary’s former PM Orban retains grip on Fidesz after election setback

Viktor Orban has once again claimed leadership of the Fidesz party, following a disappointing loss that marked the end of his lengthy 16-year reign in Hungary. With overwhelming support from delegates, Orban pledged to forge a stronger, more dynamic opposition in the wake of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's pro-Western Tisza…

The Times of India

Hungary’s missing €3.5 billion – and the move to investigate Orban’s inner circle

IN FOCUS: Viktor Orban’s popularity is still in freefall even after his landslide election loss in April. But as further corruption allegations emerge in a mysterious case of a missing €3bn, his legacy may be dead and buried. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK

Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto

The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orban. EU leaders said all member states had agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a fresh show…

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LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made'

The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will adopt as the…

The Times of India

Charity begins at home: Hungary lawmakers vote unanimously to cut salaries by 40% in rare show of political austerity

Hungary's parliament has unanimously slashed lawmakers' salaries by 40%, a move championed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar to curb spending and mend public finances. This significant pay cut, effective next month, also impacts other high-ranking officials and allowances, fulfilling a key reform promise. The government aims to stabilize its economy…

Radio France Internationale

Hungary drops charges against organisers of banned Pride marches

Hungarian prosecutors said Thursday they had dropped charges against organisers of last year's Pride marches, citing a landmark ruling from the EU's top court.

France 24

Hungary’s Magyar threatens constitutional amendment if Orban-appointed president refuses to resign

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday threatened legal action and said the government would use its two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend the constitution to force President Tamas Sulyok from office. Sulyok, who was appointed under former prime minister Viktor Orban, has refused to resign before his term ends in…

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EU unlocks €16bn for Hungary, as new PM Magyar presses on with reforms

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday the European Union would unlock more than €16 billion in funding for Hungary, as she praised early progress on reforms under the country's new leadership.

France 24

EU to unlock €16 billion for Hungary as Magyar pushes ahead with post-Orban reforms

The European Union will unlock more than €16 billion in frozen funds for Hungary, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday, praising what she described as "long overdue reforms" by newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The EU had frozen the funds while the country was under the leadership…

Radio France Internationale

Hungary police say 'no grounds' to ban Budapest Pride parade

Hungarian police said Friday that they would not ban next month's Pride parade in Budapest, a reversal from last year when the event was barred under the former nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban.

Radio France Internationale

Hungarian PM Peter Magyar seeks release of frozen EU funds in Brussels talks

Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Friday in his first top-level talks with EU leaders since his election victory in April, as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in frozen EU funds.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary strikes down another Orban policy with vote to stay in ICC

Hungary's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to cancel the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as its new pro-EU government dismantles key policies introduced under longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

France 24

Where does Europe's far right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-MAGA populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's rival actually helped…

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