Sandor Zsiros
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Serbia's Vučić clashes with Péter Magyar over Putin 'godfather' remark
Aleksandar Vučić snapped at Magyar, calling his comments about Putin playing Godfather to autocrats "foolish" and "stupid". The Hungarian Prime Minister-elect claimed the Russian leader pulls the strings in Serbia too.
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Magyar presses for swift power transfer and vows to unlock EU funds
Hungarian PM-elect Péter Magyar on Monday urged parliament to convene quickly to form a new government, aiming for a 5 May handover, and outlined priorities including EU funds, the eurozone, Ukraine, Russia, and migration. Here are some key takeaways from his press conference.
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Péter Magyar accuses Szijjártó of shredding confidential documents
Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has accused outgoing Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of shredding confidential sanctions-related documents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing insider sources during a press conference in Budapest on Monday. The ministry has not yet responded.
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US Vice President Vance to visit Hungary days before key election
US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, days before a pivotal 12 April election in which Orbán faces his strongest opposition challenge in years.
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Leaked call: Lavrov asks Hungarian FM to lift EU sanctions
The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels.
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Hungary left in the cold as Commission keeps defense cash frozen
Hungary is the only EU country left waiting for the Commission to approve a request for defense money. According to sources, Hungary urged Brussels to make a decision in a letter, but the loan plan has not been approved even after laggards France and the Czech Republic were greenlighted.
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Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the country’s secret services of targeting his Tisza Party’s IT systems, citing press reports, just weeks before the 12 April elections, which polls suggest his party could win.
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Hungarian minister admits calling Lavrov 'before and after' meetings
Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy.
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Europe’s far-right unites around Orbán
The event dubbed "the first Patriotic Grand Assembly" will include speeches from far-right leaders Marine Pen and Matteo Salvini as well as Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. According to media reports, US Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary soon.
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Ministers to discuss extending EU naval mission to Strait of Hormuz
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are set to discuss extending the bloc's naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz, as the Iran war pushed global energy prices up. Over the weekend, US President Trump called on several countries to send ships to secure the passage.
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