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Hungary gears up to take over rotating EU presidency

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the presidency to be taken out of Hungary's hands entirely.

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Why did Hungary and Italy vote down EU top jobs?

The Conservative duo slammed the nomination process to elect EU high-level positions as undemocratic and misaligned with the outcome of the EU elections, which saw the right wing gaining prominence in the European Parliament.

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Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash

Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia.

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Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people

The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.

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Freed from arrest, Italian activist Salis joins European Parliament

The Italian leftist activist was granted immunity after being elected an MEP. The European Parliament's plenary session will decide whether to suspend her immunity.

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Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban

Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia.

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Orbán and Meloni discuss Hungary's upcoming EU presidency programme

Victor Orbán briefed Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency programme, which focuses on illegal migration, Europe's competitiveness, and declining birth rates.

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Euro 2024 injury round-up: Hungary-UEFA row on Varga treatment timing

As Germany suffer from centre-back Rüdiger's injury, Hungary criticise Varga's treatment timing and France anxiously await Mbappé's return, we take a look at the most pressing injury situations at Euro 2024.

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EU foreign ministers try to bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine aid

Brussels will soon collect €1.4 billion from Russia's immobilised assets.

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Israel accepts bilateral meeting with EU, but with conditions

The EU’s top diplomat had called for an Association Council to address Israel’s compliance with human rights

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Will Hungary's Council presidency reshape EU-Israel relations?

The European Union is set to approve new sanctions against Hamas and Israeli settlers this week, while the Hungarian government is preparing to take over the EU presidency of the Council on July 1

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Euro 2024 latest: Scotland knocked out in 100th minute drama

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

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Viktor Orban labels EPP's Manfred Weber as 'Hungarophobic''

Hungary's prime minister described Manfred Weber, a German politician and the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) as ‘Hungarophobic.'

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Geothermal and nuclear energy among Hungarian EU presidency priorities

The upcoming Hungarian presidency’s work programme broadly reflects EU policy objectives, but it only refers once to 'renewable' and natural gas is openly listed for targeted funding.

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What a taxing idea! Where in the world you find the strangest levies

From blueberries to piercings, junk food to baby name approval taxes, Euronews Business reflects on unusual tariffs from around the world.

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Hungarian presidency to prioritise cardiovascular disease, pharma

Hungary highlighted demographic challenges and health issues it considers 'neglected' in its priorities for the EU Council presidency.

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What do the centre-right EPP group's new members want?

The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) accepted new members on Tuesday (18 June) during its constitutive meeting.

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Ukraine heading for accession impasse during Hungary's EU presidency

The first round of talks between the EU and Ukraine will take place on 25 June, after member states endorsed the overall framework for negotiations.

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Hungary moves on interest rate as inflation creeps up

A further reduction comes on the back of more than a year of rate cuts, although a drop in the forint is curtailing dramatic changes.

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President of EPP Weber invites Hungarian newcomer Tisza into fold

Manfred Weber, the president of the European People's Party, extended the welcome to the centrist Tisza after meeting with its leader Peter Magyar, and its members in Budapest.