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Former Hungarian foreign minister resigns from parliament for job with Chinese automaker

Hungary's former foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric automaker BYD

The Independent UK

Viktor Orbán is gone, but scores of public monuments show the potency of his legacy and Hungarian nationalism

When newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar delivered a June 4 address to mark Hungary’s Day of National Unity, he did so facing a long stone trench known as the Monument of National Unity. The memorial pays homage to the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, which formally ended Hungary’s…

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Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office?

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains:

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It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations

Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union

The Independent UK

Ukraine inches closer towards joining EU with opening of another cluster

Ministers in Brussels approved the opening of another portion of Ukrainian accession negotiations on Tuesday. The decision continues the erosion of a two-year deadlock caused by the former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office

Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.

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Hungarian MPs set to change constitution to remove Orbán-allied President Tamás Sulyok

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has repeatedly called on Sulyok to resign, branding the 70-year-old unworthy of the post as a result of his failure to stand up to Orbán's divisive rhetoric and attacks on the rule of law.

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Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations

The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.

Euronews

'Propaganda' Is Over: Hungary Takes Down Orbán's State Media Empire, Promising Independent News Instead

Hungary's new government suspends state media broadcasts to dismantle Viktor Orbán's propaganda machine, aiming to establish independent and trustworthy public broadcasting under Prime Minister Péter Magyar.

International Business Times UK

Hungarian public media outlets halt broadcasting in post-Orbán shake-up

Péter Magyar hails ‘end of propaganda broadcasts’ as Kossuth radio and M1 TV channels suspend transmission

The Guardian - UK

'Public media cannot lie': Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge

Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias.

Euronews

Why does JD Vance keep saying loony things?

Scratch their surface and you see exactly what he’s trying to do: stand up strong for intolerance and corruption

The Guardian - US

Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week as opposition complains of 'tyranny'

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok.

Euronews

Ukraine's ambassador: EU enlargement should focus on substance, not titles

Ukraine's EU ambassador Chentsov says enlargement talks should focus on substance, not labels, as Kyiv pushes to move forward on the accession process as soon as possible.

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EXCLUSIVE: Commission prepares enlargement reform proposals to regain the initiative

The European Commission is working on proposals to reform the enlargement process, aiming to regain control over a debate now largely shaped by member states and to avoid placing the burden of new safeguards discussions solely on Montenegro, the most advanced candidate country.

The Guardian - UK

‘Attack on civil society’: why Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank is in crisis

MCC Brussels received lavish funding from Budapest, but Hungary’s new PM is launching an investigation

Euronews

Ukraine and Moldova set to open another cluster of EU accession talks

EU countries have unanimously agreed to start the process to open another accession cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, the one on external relations, with a formal ceremony expected on 14 July.

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Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi

A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation.

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Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid

A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation.

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Explainer: Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine

Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out

Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride

The Guardian - UK

‘Many are still afraid’: hope and caution in Budapest before first Pride since Orbán

LGBTQ+ people continue to reel from stigma spread by 16 years of rightwing populist government, says organiser

International Business Times UK

'Transparency-to-Conspiracy Pipeline': Political Theorist Exposes Sinister Reason Trump Won't Shut Up About UFOs

Political theorist Yaniv Regev argues Trump's UFO disclosures may fuel conspiracy theories by turning government transparency into a source of deeper public distrust.

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Ukraine gets €3.2 billion from EU support loan, von der Leyen says

The announcement marks the first disbursement under the €90 billion loan. A second payment worth about €6 billion and dedicated to drone production is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

The Independent UK

Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group

The leaders of four Central European countries have revived their regional alliance, the Visegrád Four, during a meeting in Hungary

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