The European Union faced the reluctance of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are meant to be renewed every six months, with the current term ending on January 31,
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
Hungary could become an eastern gateway for gas supplies to Europe, but EU countries would suffer 60-70bn Euro damage as a result of
The meeting between Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban, which took place in Bratislava on January 21, was aimed, among other things, at agreeing on a common position regarding the upcoming vote by EU countries on extending anti-Russian sanctions,
BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday urged the European Union (EU) to adapt to global challenges and redefine its role to remain competitive on the world stage.
Hungary and Slovakia have reaffirmed their opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership bid, Slovak media reported Tuesday. Speaking at a joint
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has furiously reacted to a bill registered in the Ukrainian parliament that proposes a ban on Russian oil and gas transit during martial law.
Police in Hungary have raided the offices of the Integrity Authority, a state body that oversees the use of EU funds. The chief prosecutor has announced that its chairman, Ferenc Biro, is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority. Police also raided Biro's home, and took away documents.
While the cycle is far from over, Hungary is currently in the middle tier of EU fund absorption among member states.
Hungary is not ready to support the extension of European sanctions against the aggressor country russia before the inauguration of Donald Trump.According to
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, and this year will mark the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic ties. Hungary just ended its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2024,
Daniel Freund also sought to thwart Hungary's EU presidency last year. In a petition, he called on European Council President Charles Michel to suspend the Hungarian presidency, claiming that Prime Minister Viktor Orban cannot represent Europeans.