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Hungarians protest for second day against tax overhaul

Thousands of Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Wednesday, in the second day of anti-government rallies after lawmakers fast-tracked legislation sharply raising taxes for small firms.

14/07/2022

Hungary

Hungary declares 'state of emergency' over threat of energy shortages

Officials say the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions on Russia have caused an "energy crisis".

13/07/2022

Europe News

Hungary ready for compromises with Brussels to unblock recovery funds

National minister Tibor Navracsics told Euronews that Budapest is ready to "speed up negotiations as much as possible."

16/06/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: More Russian sanctions drama and Denmark votes

In a historic referendum, 67 per cent of the Danish people voted in favour of scrapping the opt-out from EU security and defense policy after 30 years.

03/06/2022

Europe News

EU leaders endorse ban on Russian oil, exempting pipeline imports

The European Council agreed to a Hungarian demand to completely spare oil imports coming through pipelines.

30/05/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Hungary and Turkey block Western efforts against Russia

Analysis from Euronews' Brussels bureau on the key issues dominating the agenda in the Belgian capital this week.

20/05/2022

Europe News

EU ban on Russian oil: Orban-VDL talks fail to produce a breakthrough

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen flew to Budapest to discuss the ban on Russian oil but said "further work is needed".

10/05/2022

Europe News

Russian oil ban plans like 'dropping atomic bomb on Hungary's economy'

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic are among the most sceptical over EU plans to ban Russian oil imports.

06/05/2022

Hungary

'Fake news': Hungary denies reports it was warned of Russia's invasion

The spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orban has denounced the reports by Ukrainian media.

03/05/2022

Hungary

EU determined to uphold rule of law following Orban's re-election

Hungary's Justice Minister had urged the bloc not to create division amid the war in Ukraine.

12/04/2022

Hungary

Soul searching for Hungary’s once 'neo-Nazi' Jobbik party

Jobbik struggled in Hungary's recent election, with some experts saying its supporters left to back Fidesz instead.

12/04/2022

Poland

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".

08/04/2022

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.

07/04/2022

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.

06/04/2022

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?

06/04/2022

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.

06/04/2022

Europe News

'A victory so big you can see it from the moon... and Brussels'

“We won a victory so big that you can see it from the moon, and you can certainly see it from Brussels,” said Orban, who has often been condemned by the European Union for overseeing democratic backsliding and alleged corruption.

04/04/2022

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.

03/04/2022

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.

02/04/2022

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

02/04/2022