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Is the EU about to take on a tougher economic stance towards China?
EU Commission chief von der Leyen is pulling her team together this morning for urgent talks on whether the EU should take on a tougher economic stance towards China. The closed-door discussion is seen as a first step towards potentially stricter trade measures. Mared Gwyn reports on the story.
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Hungary on a “very clear and steadfast” path to restore rule of law, E
The comments by the EU’s justice commissioner, Michael McGrath, come ahead of talks between Peter Magyar and Ursula von der Leyen aimed at securing the release of €17 billion in EU funds that were frozen due to concerns over corruption and shortcomings in the rule of law.
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Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline.
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Former Budapest mayor ready to do 'everything' to unfreeze EU funds
Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, said the city “suffered a lot” under Viktor Orbán’s rule. Now President of the European Committee of the Regions, she also warned against a “wave of centralisation” threatening Europe’s regions.
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Hungary's Magyar pushes back on pension and tax reforms at EU talks
Péter Magyar is pushing back against EU demands for pension and tax reforms, complicating attempts to release €17 billion in frozen funding before the August deadline. However, a breakthrough on the issue of the Erasmus+ educational programme is within reach.
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Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid
After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the two countries and a major reason behind Budapest’s veto of Kyiv’s EU accession bid.
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Magyar signals openness to Ukraine accession talks after Orbán exit
Hungary's new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced on the thorny issue of Hungarian minorities. Brussels looks for a breakthrough.
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Podcast | Hungary after Viktor Orbán: How 16 years vanished in 30 day
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?, we hear how.
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Hungary’s next health minister Zsolt Hegedűs dances at Magyar celebration
Large crowds gathered outside the Hungarian parliament building to celebrate the official inauguration of Peter Magyar as prime minister. Attendees included incoming Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus, who went viral for his dancing on the night of the country's April election.