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Now playing Next Europe News Orban party loses major support in Hungary's EU election Although his populist Fidesz party won 44% of votes in Sunday's EU election, a newcomer is threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on power. 10/06/2024
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Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian TV broadcasts first political debate in 18 years While welcomed by many viewers, the event was criticised by opponents of the ruling Fidesz government and ridiculed by others. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries voice exasperation over Hungary's vetoes on Ukraine aid Hungary continues to veto EU military assistance to Ukraine, preventing member states from getting their donations partially reimbursed. 27/05/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Salis under house arrest in Hungary pending trial and EU elections Italian activist Ilaria Salis will be under house arrest until her trial concludes, with another hearing scheduled for Friday in Budapest. However, she could be released if elected in the European elections. 23/05/2024
Now playing Next euronews WITNESS Péter Magyar's journey from Orbán ally to election rival Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been in government for 14 years and seem to have an unshakeable grip on power. But in recent months, former ally Péter Magyar has emerged as a political rival and is mobilising a section of the Hungarian population against the country's hard-right leader. 21/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU completes migration reform as Poland and Hungary vote against The idea of having a common, predictable rulebook to handle the irregular arrivals of asylum seekers has been on the table since the 2015-2016 migration crisis, which turned the issue into political dynamite and bitterly split countries into opposing camps. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Inflation rate in Hungary edges up slightly to 3.7% in April After 14 months of decline, the rate of inflation in Hungary rose again. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe? The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Six weirdest parties you can vote for in European elections Lots of political parties are bending over backwards to win your vote in June; others, not so much. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next China Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Serbia China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans. 08/05/2024