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MEPs threaten legal action if Commission unfreezes more funds

In a scathing resolution, Members of the European Parliament threatened to launch legal action against the European Commission if the executive releases further frozen funds to Hungary.

Hungary

Eagle eye: Hundreds of surveyors take part in wintering 'eagle census'

Experts from Hungary and neighbouring countries took part in creating the 'Map of Eagles' and also gave the Saker Falcon the title of Bird of the Year.

Earth News

Poland pledges support for radical new EU greenhouse gas target

The return to power of Polish prime minister Donald Tusk could see one of Europe's least enthusiastic supporters of climate action in recent years throw its weight behind a radical new 2040 emissions reduction target, but erstwhile ally Hungary signalled scepticism at an informal ministerial summit.

Europe News

120 MEPs demand Hungary be stripped of its voting rights

A cross-party coalition of 120 Members of the European Parliament demand Hungary be stripped of its voting rights over the country's democratic backsliding and Viktor Orbán's "unacceptable" use of veto power.

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Hungary lists two demands in exchange for lifting veto on Ukraine aid

After derailing December's summit, Hungary has made fresh demands to Brussels in exchange for a lift on its veto on the European Union's proposed €50-billion fund for Ukraine.

Belgium

EU chief Michel to stand in European parliamentary elections

Charles Michel's decision to stand as an MEP sparks a scramble to find a successor for the EU's top job ahead of Hungary's presidency in July

World News

Floods in Europe: Hungary, Netherlands and Lithuania brace themselves

Parts of northern and central Europe continued to grapple with flooding after heavy rain on Thursday.

Turkey

Why is Turkey finally getting behind Sweden's NATO bid?

The last Nordic country to join the alliance is still waiting for Turkey and Hungary to clear its path.

Mobility

Chinese Tesla rival BYD to open EV manufacturing plant in Hungary

The announcement comes as Hungary continues to try to position itself as a global hub for EV manufacturing.

Hungary

Hungarian truckers end unsuccessful protest at Ukrainian border

Drivers angry at Ukrainian hauliers' entry into EU market say both their government and their union have left them behind.

Hungary

'Evil is eating away at Western democracies': Hungary's Orban

The Hungarian leader criticised Colorado's recent decision to remove Trump from their ballot, as well as a Polish state TV channel being taken off air.

Economy

Hungary’s central bank ends the year with another rate cut

Due to the sharp drop in inflation, Hungary's central bank is expected to go ahead in 2024 with further easing of its monetary policy.

World News

Erdogan arrives in Budapest to deepen Turkish-Hungarian relations

Up for discussion between the Turkish President and Viktor Orban is Sweden's membership of NATO, which neither country has yet ratified.

Moments

How much does a mulled wine cost at Europe’s Christmas markets?

From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive.

Economy

€21 for a hot dog? Prices are 'unreal' at this Christmas market

Hungarians might find themselves priced out of the holiday experience in the heart of their capital.

Hungary

Hungary passes controversial law 'protecting national sovereignty'

Hungary's right-wing populist government approved the law to defend against the alleged rise of undue political interference by foreign persons or groups.

Europe News

Hungary gets €10 billion in frozen EU funds amid Orbán's threats

The European Commission allowed on Wednesday the release of €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, almost a year after the money was frozen over the country's failure to address persistent rule-of-law concerns.

Europe News

'Scandalous and misleading': Jourová blasts Hungary's anti-EU campaign

Věra Jourová, the vice president of the European Commission in charge of values of transparency, publicly excoriated Hungary's anti-EU campaign, calling it misleading and replete with "verifiable lies."

Europe News

EU foreign ministers slam Hungary's 'deplorable' threats on Ukraine

Foreign affairs ministers of the European Union have closed ranks to rebuke Hungary for its continued threats to derail the bloc's support for Ukraine.

Europe News

Euroviews. Major harnessing of trolls shows threat to Hungarian democracy is real

Hundreds of coordinated fake profiles are engaged in pro-government influence operations on Facebook ahead of municipal and European Parliament elections in Hungary in 2024, Péter Krekó, Csaba Molnár and Ráchel Surányi write.