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Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act.

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Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

Euronews

Putin’s still strumming Trump ‘like a guitar in a thrift store’ as the two plot another so-called Ukraine peace meeting

Vladimir Putin hasn’t given up his favorite tune: strum the strings of Donald Trump until he plays along. Now, the two are arranging yet another “peace summit” over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and it’s clear who’s tuning whom.After a lukewarm Alaska summit held on Aug. 15, 2025, that yielded little…

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EU cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest but experts remain sceptical

A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of the talks.

Euronews

Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine

Naval sources suggested Russian air defences hit the plane while seeking to counter a Ukrainian drone attack

Evening Standard

Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest after 'progress' on Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest after a "great" call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House on Friday to seek US-made Tomahawk missiles.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Hungary after 'productive' call

The US President announced that they had agreed to convene a meeting of senior officials next week

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AI Content Proliferates In Hungary Ahead Of Next Year's Elections

A video of Hungarian soldiers going off to fight in Ukraine and returning home in caskets is just one of many AI-generated posts that have appeared on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's social media accounts ahead of elections next year.

International Business Times

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for partners on the right to secure a majority, anti-corruption activist David Ondracka, former…

Radio France Internationale

EU to investigate Hungarian spy ring that targeted Brussels institutions

An investigation has revealed how Hungary’s intelligence services recruited citizens to spy on behalf of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, targeting sensitive European Union decision-making. The exposé, published by Hungarian outlet Direkt36 and partners, uncovers the extent of this clandestine operation and exposes vulnerabilities in the EU’s security framework.

Radio France Internationale

Laszlo Krasznahorkai: Hungary's 'Master Of Apocalypse'

Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai, who won the Nobel literature prize on Thursday, has been described as the postmodern "master of the apocalypse".

International Business Times

EU To Probe Alleged Hungarian Spying

The European Union said Thursday it would probe allegations that member state Hungary sought for years to spy on the bloc's decision-making.

International Business Times

Hungary's Krasznahorkai, 'Master Of The Apocalypse' Wins Literature Nobel

The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most important living author, whose works explore themes of postmodern dystopia and melancholy.

International Business Times

James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25, 2025 – only the second time in history an FBI director has faced criminal charges.

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International Business Times

Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

Radio France Internationale

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

International Business Times

Zelensky At European Summit As EU Seeks To Bolster Backing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.

International Business Times

EU Leaders Plot Defence Boost In Shadow Of Denmark Drones

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.

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Radio France Internationale

EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones

International Business Times

Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary PM Orban's Media Spending

Tens of thousands demonstrated Sunday in Budapest, accusing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of spending taxpayers' money on campaigns to mislead voters and inflame hatred for political gain.

The Independent UK

What is Bella Ciao? The anti-fascist song cited in the Charlie Kirk shooting

While it’s unclear how the reference was intended to be read, here’s what we know about the song

The Conversation

A brief history of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist Italian song cited in the Charlie Kirk shooting

Following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, officials reported unspent bullet casings were found at the scene. These were engraved with phrases such as “If you read This, you are GAY Lmao”, “hey fascist! CATCH!” and “O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Ciao, ciao!”

Radio France Internationale

Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil

Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava.

International Business Times

Hungary Web Users Lap Up Footage Of PM Orban's Family Estate

Videos of a countryside estate owned by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's father have raked in hundreds of thousands of views online, with an anti-corruption campaigner sharing fresh footage Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline

Officials warn Ukraine’s strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.

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