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EU 'held hostage' by Hungary over Russian oil ban, Lithuania claims

Twelve days after the Commission unveiled its plans to impose a phased embargo on Russian oil, negotiations are still dragging on. Hungary is now being accused of keeping the sanction package "hostage".

Europe News

Talks on an EU-wide Russian oil ban could drag on until end of May

Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic are against the timeline of banning Russian oil imports by the end of the year.

Europe News

Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia and Bulgaria resist EU ban on Russian oil

Discussions between EU ambassadors continue on Monday to reach an agreement to phase out all imports of Russian oil.

Europe News

Russian oil ban plans like 'dropping atomic bomb on Hungary's economy'

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic are among the most sceptical over EU plans to ban Russian oil imports.

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Hungary

'Fake news': Hungary denies reports it was warned of Russia's invasion

The spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orban has denounced the reports by Ukrainian media.

Europe News

EU countries paying gas in roubles may face legal action: Dombrovskis

The European Commission's Executive Vice President told Euronews the EU "cannot give in to Russia's blackmail."

World News

EU triggers rule of law mechanism for first time against Hungary

The Commission is coming after EU funds Orban and his allies are accused of having funneled away to line their pockets.

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Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and Hungary'

France's Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and living in Hungary'

Hungary

EU determined to uphold rule of law following Orban's re-election

Hungary's Justice Minister had urged the bloc not to create division amid the war in Ukraine.

Poland

Poland's Kaczynski slams Hungarian ally Orban in surprise move

Kaczynski said Orban’s attitude toward the war in Ukraine was “very sad” and a “disappointment".

Europe Decoded

EU member states can leave, but can the bloc kick one of them out?

The EU has not included such a procedure in its treaties — adding it now would take years and most likely fail.

Hungary

Hungary 'helping Putin' in the war, says Ukraine's foreign ministry

Ukraine has accused Hungary of "helping Putin" in the war, a day after the country's leader Viktor Orban said he was ready to break ranks with the EU and buy Russian gas in roubles.

Europe Decoded

What's next after Brussels triggers rule of law mechanism on Hungary?

The never-used procedure will target the €6.1 billion the country gets every year from the EU budget.

My Europe Series

Orban has last laugh as Hungary's 'joke' party accused over election

The Two-Tailed Dog Party has trolled and teased its way through Hungary’s political system since it was founded as a movement in 2006. But is the joke running thin?

Europe News

Sanctions on Russian oil and gas a 'red line' for Hungary, says Orban

Hungary will block any EU attempts to put sanctions on Russian oil and gas imported into the bloc.

Hungary

Several dead after train hits car in southern Hungary, say police

Police said a car drove onto the rails and was hit by a train.

Hungary

Key takeaways as Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term

Nationalist PM Viktor Orbán has won another two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliament for his Fidesz party, as the unified opposition failed to unseat him.

World News

EU countries work to help Ukrainian refugees adapt to new lives

Since the beginning of the war, the EU has taken unprecedented action to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. In many countries, organisations have been working to make the new arrivals feel at home.

World News

Polls open in Hungarian election as Orban seeks another term

Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban is hoping for a fourth consecutive term in office.

Hungary

What do LGBTQ people think about Hungary's controversial referendum?

Three of the four people Euronews spoke to said they might leave Hungary if LGBTQ rights do not improve.