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Government Cronies Co-opt Beloved Hungary Lakeside, Locals Warn

Ringed by once-free beaches and green parks, Hungary's Lake Balaton has delighted generations of holidaymakers -- but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing off the sandy bays for rich visitors, with the nationalist government's blessing.

International Business Times

Viktor Orban's influence on JD Vance

Trump’s running mate admires the Hungarian leader’s state-led efforts to promote "traditional" family structures

Salon

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban Predicts Shift In Global Power Dynamics

Hungarian PM Orban's views on Russia, global power shift, and Ukraine's EU aspirations diverge from EU norms.

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Upset Bishops And Mixed Reviews For Paris Olympics Ceremony

French bishops complained on Saturday about the "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games which has upset some conservatives and has drawn mixed reviews.

International Business Times

JD Vance’s ‘cat lady’ attacks are just the beginning of Republicans’ childbirth obsession

Trump’s running mate brings the ‘natalist’ movement gripping Silicon Valley CEOs into mainstream GOP politics, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Finland's Stubb: 'If it was up to me, there would be no Russian athletes at Olympics'

This week's guest on Talking Europe has a unique vantage point on both the world of politics and sports. Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, has been an established and influential figure in European and global affairs for the past decade. He's also a keen sportsman, competing – and winning…

France 24

Ukraine holds the front line, seeks Chinese mediation for talks with Russia

Ukraine’s foreign minister visited Beijing for the first time during the war, as Kyiv turns to diplomacy to win war aims

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Trump's "autocratic international order"

An axis of mutual interest is forming among the world's authoritarian leaders — and Trump wants to be a part of it

Salon

Hungary Gets Damning EU Rule-of-law Assessment

Hungary falls well short of EU democratic standards, notably on corruption, bribery, political funding, conflicts of interest and lack of media independence, according to a European Commission evaluation published Thursday.

International Business Times

China's FM Wang Discusses Peace Plans With Ukraine Counterpart Kuleba

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in southern China on Wednesday, with both sides calling for peace as Russia's war grinds on against its neighbour.

International Business Times

EU takes away Hungary’s right to host ministerial meet over its stance on Ukraine

Budapest calls decision ‘childish’ and slams ‘concerted and hysterical attacks’ on prime minister Viktor Orban’s recent meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Top Diplomat In Beijing For Talks On Ending War

Ukraine's foreign minister is in China Tuesday for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have only grown stronger since the conflict began.

International Business Times

Ukraine in mass drone attack on targets in Russia as Putin’s forces launch intense assaults in east

‘The enemy pays no attention to their fairly high level of losses and continues to push,’ Kyiv general says

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875

As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments.

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Trump And Zelensky To Hold Phone Call Amid Ukraine Concerns

Trump and Zelensky's upcoming phone call raises concerns about Ukraine policy and peace efforts.

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen pledges ‘European air shield’ to combat Russia threat as she is re-elected as EU chief

‘The next five years will define Europe’s place in the world for the next five decades,’ Ms Von der Leyen says

International Business Times

Zelensky Rejects Attempts To Cut Deals With Russia After Orban Visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

France 24

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen elected for second five-year term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday was re-elected for a second five-year term. In a final pitch before the vote, the former German defence minister pledged to create a joint European defence union and to lead the fight to preserve a democratic “European way of life”.

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Hungary's Orban Faces Backlash For Mediating Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Hungary's PM Orban's suggestion of Trump as a peace broker in Russia-Ukraine conflict sparks EU controversy and strains unity on foreign policy.

The Independent UK

Trump will push for Ukraine-Russia peace immediately if elected, Hungary’s Orban tells EU leaders

Hungarian prime minister calls for reopening direct lines of diplomatic communication with Russia in letter to his fellow leaders

France 24

EU Parliament convenes as bolstered far right seeks greater influence

Lawmakers will determine the fate of EU leaders from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since the elections in June. Tensions are high as the 720 lawmakers start their five-year term, with current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's future in the balance.

International Business Times

Far Right To Seek Greater Influence In EU Parliament

EU leaders' fate will be in lawmakers' hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since June elections, with a bolstered far right demanding more influence in the assembly.

The Independent UK

Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary's Orban after his outreach to Russia, China

The European Commission says that top EU officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country has the EU’s rotating presidency, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held a series of meetings with foreign leaders that angered European partners

Al Jazeera

Orban’s ‘peacemaking’ mission: Did Hungary’s leader achieve anything?

Hungary’s leader widens rift between Budapest and Brussels by visiting Putin and Xi amid Ukraine war.

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European Leaders React To Hungarian PM's Endorsement Of Trump

Orban's endorsement of Trump and criticism of Biden stir controversy among European leaders and raise concerns about U.S. political climate.

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