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State of the Union: Is Scholz a chancellor on call?

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the fallout of regional elections in Germany, the latest spat between Hungary and the EU and Mongolia's refusal to arrest Vladimir Putin.

Europe News

Hungary’s PM Orbán demands new laws tackling migration

Hungary's nationalist prime minister reiterated his anti-immigrant stances on Friday, claiming that migration has a corrosive effect on EU legislation.

Economy

Industrial decline in Hungary accelerates as car production drops

The outlook for Hungarian industry remains pessimistic with last month's output improvement appearing to be an anomaly.

Hungary

Budapest district proposes referendum to ban Airbnb

Residents of Terézváros — Budapest's sixth district — will head to the polls to vote on a ban of Airbnb short-term rentals.

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Europe News

EU and Hungarian officials clash over visa scheme for Russian citizens

The European Commission has sent a second letter to Hungary asking for further clarifications about its National Card scheme.

Green News

How could a Black Sea power line deliver more green energy to the EU?

The undersea infrastructure could send Caspian Sea wind power and other renewable energy supplies to European countries.

Green News

Food retailers demand labelling of new-generation GMOs

Without labelling requirements for food made from a new class of 'GMO-lite' crops, consumers will be deprived of choice and the organic sector could face an existential threat, retailers have warned.

Europe News

Hungary hits back at Russian visa scheme critics amid growing tensions

For years, the government in Budapest has been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin.

Europe News

Two EU members haven’t yet received any post-Covid funding

Continued delays are jeopardising the planned measures of the EU’s €724bn post-Covid recovery fund, warns a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Europe News

Hungary misses first deadline to pay €200 million fine imposed by ECJ

The ECJ found Hungary had committed an "unprecedented and exceptionally serious breach of EU law" by limiting a refugee's right to seek asylum.

Radio Schuman

Why do long-range strikes matter to Ukraine?

The US and EU countries limit the use of weapons they provide to Ukraine for fear of escalating the war.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Ukraine's Kursk incursion is 'changing momentum'

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia and the latest spat between the EU and Hungary over Budapest's easing of immigration laws to include Russian and Belorussian nationals.

Europe News

Brussels doesn't object Spanish veto of Hungarian Talgo takeover

Brussels has raised no objections to the Spanish veto of a Hungarian bid that would have acquired the totality of Talgo, a domestic train maker.

Europe News

EU countries raise concerns again over Hungary's easing of visa scheme

Hungary’s National Card immigration scheme has now been relaxed to include nationals from Russia and Belarus.

Europe News

Fidesz MEP resigns after drunken argument with woman turns 'violent'

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party said in a statement that there was 'no excuse' for the behaviour of MEP Balázs Győrffy.

Hungary

Summer camp for young people with disabilities returns to Lake Balaton

The camp aims to bring disabled and non-disabled people together to have fun and to show youngsters how hard it can be living in a wheelchair.

Europe News

EU executive to contact Budapest over eviction of Ukrainian refugees

The European Commission has said is 'looking into' a new Hungarian law that cancels state-funded accommodation for refugees from parts of Ukraine that Budapest says are not directly affected by military action.

Europe News

Hungarian minister offers to buy migrants 'one-way ticket' to Brussels

Gergely Gulyás slammed the EU's top court for ordering Budapest to pay €200 million for flouting asylum rules.

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Ukrainian refugees face eviction after Hungarian asylum rule change

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees face eviction from Hungarian state-funded accommodation in a move by Budapest that human rights activists say could contravene EU law.

Europe News

Hungary shrugs off EU’s concerns over easing of visas for Russians

Budapest says its National Card scheme takes EU rules and potential security risks into account.