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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.

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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.

Hungary

All you need to know about Hungary's unprecedented election

Hungary's opposition has gone to extraordinary lengths to oust longtime prime minister Viktor Orban.

Europe News

12 years of Orban: How the EU has failed to stop Hungary's backsliding

Twelve years of Orban: How the EU has failed to rein in Hungary's democratic backsliding

My Europe Series

Peter Marki-Zay: Is this the man who can beat Viktor Orban?

"In some ways, Péter Márki-Zay can be compared to Donald Trump: a non-party player who says new and surprising things, who comes out of nowhere and goes against the conventional political logic.”

Hungary

Take Hungarian election result with a pinch of salt, expert warns

Euronews spoke to a political scientist about Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections and what they might mean for Europe.

Hungary

Russia's invasion of Ukraine casts shadow over Hungary election

A look at how Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the campaign focus in Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary’s election may spark the next crisis for the EU | View

"Fidesz slowly stripped the guarantees for fair elections out of the system – a death by a thousand cuts," argues Michael Meyer-Resende, speaking about this Sunday's election in Hungary.

Europe News

A short history of Viktor Orbán's strained relationship with the EU

As Viktor Orbán bids to stay in power, Brussels will be watching Sunday's election with a close eye.

Hungary

Who is Viktor Orban and how has he stayed in power for so long?

Today, Viktor Orban is best known for being a right-wing populist. But did you know his career began at the other end of the political spectrum?

Hungary

Hungarian opposition is struggling to dethrone Orbán

Fidesz has dominated Hungarian politics for 12 years, benefiting from the fragmentation of the opposition. But now a coalition has united in an attempt to break its stronghold.