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POLITICS1d agoHungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standardsA new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoHungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court rulingHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Foreign minister seeks reset with HungaryGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Hungary as Berlin seeks to rebuild relations with Budapest. Meanwhile, Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 9Hungary takes one more step to formalise relations with Brussels over rule of lawHungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomatsCeuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has requested greater European support for the continuing crisis in the Spanish enclave after 80.000 crossed the border illegally last month. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has decided to expel 10 Russian diplomats over "unacceptable" activities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Expiring emergency migration laws could be key to unlocking Hungary's EU finesBrussels and Budapest are exploring whether letting two temporary Hungarian migration laws lapse – without softening border policy – could provide a path to ending the EU's €1m-a-day fine imposed on Hungary, but experts remain doubtful it will be enough to satisfy the ECJ.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Hungary Orbán - style media takeover playbook lands in Serbia before elections – EUobserverA media strategy resembling Hungary's "Orbán-style" approach is reportedly being implemented in Serbia ahead of its elections. This raises concerns about media freedom and political influence in the region.euobserver.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 24Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before August reform deadlineHungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 17Hungary Magyar demands migration fine refund from EUHungary's Magyar party is demanding a refund from the EU for a migration fine, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy.euronews.com · United States
POLITICSJul 17Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EUThe Hungarian leader argues that the EU's stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an upcoming budget deal.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 14Euronews 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:EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 14Hungary risks missing early Erasmus+ return despite EU promisesBudapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 9EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelopeThe decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 2Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and PolandFacing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 20Hungary Lifts Ban on Ukrainian Media to Rebuild Bilateral RelationsHungarian Minister of Social Relations and Culture Zoltán Tarr announced that Budapest is lifting the ban on Ukrainian media distribution in Hungary. The restrictions, originally implemented in 2025 by Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, were reversed to ensure the Ukrainian minority and refugees have access to independent news in their native language. Tarr framed the decision as a step toward rebuilding bilateral relations, stating the new government has achieved more progress with Kyiv in a few weeks than the previous administration did over several years.kyivpost · ukraine
POLITICSJun 17Hungary launches probe into seizure of Ukrainian cash and goldHungary has launched a probe into the seizure of Ukrainian cash and gold. This signifies an investigation into an international financial incident.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan