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The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Orbán

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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 6

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.

Euronews · Jul 6

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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.

Euronews · Jul 6

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

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.

Euronews · Jul 3

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.

Euronews · Jul 2

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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.

Euronews · Jun 30

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.

Euronews · Jun 29

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 Independent UK · Jun 27

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

'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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

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.

Euronews · Jun 25

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

The Independent UK · Jun 23

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Ten years on, has the Brexit vote helped or hindered the EU?

Some said Britain’s departure would bring down the union, but countries are still queueing to join

Euronews · Jun 19

EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar's first EU summit

The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds.

Euronews · Jun 18

Ukraine deserves fast EU membership ‘more than any other country,’ Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to open all accession clusters in the coming weeks and eventually endorse Kyiv’s fast-track membership bid, saying it "deserves full EU membership more than any other European country”.

Euronews · Jun 18

Péter Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard

Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.

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Euronews · Jun 10

Five EU countries push tougher safeguards for future members to avoid Orbán repeat

Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg want stronger safeguards to act faster against democratic and legal breaches in future EU members. The proposal reflects the lessons learned from the Orbán era.

Euronews · Jun 10

Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency over €16.4bn in frozen funds

Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance

His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become president, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Euronews · Jun 8

Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback

Hungary's former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe.

Euronews · Jun 6

Montenegro the cookie of the Balkans: 'If you like it, you take more,' PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

Euronews · Jun 4

Exclusive: Inside the deal that lifted Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU accession

In an exclusive account, Euronews reveals the intense back-and-forth that led Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

Euronews · Jun 3

Magyar claims deal with Ukraine on minority rights to lift veto on EU accession

The change of position brings Ukraine and Moldova closer to opening the first cluster of negotiations, known as fundamentals.

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