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Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership

Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant into partial shutdown, cutting output as demand surges. Former governing party Fidesz is seizing on the outage to question the still-new government's competence.

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How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's built-to-last regime

Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.

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EU considers emergency meeting as Hungary faces energy crisis

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has warned of an energy crisis after record-low Danube water levels forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's power.

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EU far right cries foul, Commission unfazed about Magyar's purgatorium

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

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Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister joins carmaker

As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate pressure.

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Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EU

The 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.

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Euronews explains: can Magyar 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:

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Hungary risks missing Erasmus+ return despite EU promises

Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.

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Hungary's bid to join European Prosecutor's Office accepted

The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.

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EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelope

The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns.

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Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge

Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias.

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Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok.

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Commissioner Várhelyi faces criticism after spy ring confirmation

A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation.

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Golden convoy lawyer pushes for the detention of Viktor Orbán

A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation.

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Why Péter Magyar is reluctant to align with the EU on Ukraine

Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June, but is resisting further progress, citing minority rights, Western Balkans fairness, and domestic political pressures. Here's why he's digging in.

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European watchdog to investigate push to remove Hungarian president

The Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Both the president and PM Péter Magyar's government say they are open to talks with the delegation.

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EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance

Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.

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EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan

The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds.

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Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard

Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.

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Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency

Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.

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