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Dutch PM Rutte in line to become NATO chief after Hungary lifts veto

Earlier, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had vetoed his outgoing Dutch counterpart for the military alliance's top job over objections including spending the country's money on supporting Ukraine.

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Analysis: Why Orbán, Meloni and Fiala are angry about the EU top jobs

Viktor Orbán, Giorgia Meloni and Petr Fiala want to have a greater say on how the EU top jobs are allocated. But the numbers play against them.

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Ukraine heading for accession impasse during Hungary's EU presidency

The first round of talks between the EU and Ukraine will take place on 25 June, after member states endorsed the overall framework for negotiations.

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Why no decisions on EU top jobs?

At the dinner among EU leaders on Monday, no decisions were made regarding who will lead the EU institutions for the next five years, Radio Schuman explored why

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President of EPP Weber invites Hungarian newcomer Tisza into fold

Manfred Weber, the president of the European People's Party, extended the welcome to the centrist Tisza after meeting with its leader Peter Magyar, and its members in Budapest.

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ECJ fines Hungary with €200 million over failure to apply asylum law

Hungary has been accused of systematically ignoring EU asylum rules.

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Hungarian opposition raises questions over Fidesz ally in EPP group

While the chair of the centre-right EPP is in talks with the new Hungarian opposition party about its seven newly elected MEPs joining the group, the leader of the Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party has questioned the continued presence of an ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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Stoltenberg: Hungary will not veto NATO assistance to Ukraine

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations.

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NATO chief to meet with Orbán in surprise Hungary visit

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit the Hungarian capital Wednesday to meet the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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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.

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Thousands march in Budapest streets in support of Orbán

A crowd of tens of thousands gathered in Hungary's capital on Saturday in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a week ahead of the European Parliament elections.

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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.

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Hungarian TV election debate and euro-satire

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Who will be next NATO secretary general?

Euronews examines contenders and challenges for the top military post – with Mark Rutte’s coronation still not guaranteed.

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Revealed: the far-right EU election ads flooding social media

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Belgium’s Vlaams Belang lead the field in a social media ad splurge ahead of a June poll.

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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.

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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.

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Protesters rally against right-wing Vox party's conference in Madrid

About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary, took part in the Europa Viva 24 conference in Madrid, organised by Spain's conservative Vox party.

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EU's divided right wing can disrupt if it finds greater unity: experts

They’re set to make historic gains in June’s European elections, but Europe’s rising right wing parties need to find unity if they are to wield greater influence on the EU stage, experts tell Euronews.

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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.