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Orbán to Putin: 'I am ready to help in any way I can'

Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg.

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US VP Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán after meeting

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

Europe Today

Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

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US Vice President Vance departs for Hungary in support of Orbán

JD Vance's visit to Hungary is a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the final stretch before Sunday's elections.

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Serbia looks for pipeline plot culprit as Vance's Hungary visit nears

Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key election in Hungary on Sunday.

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Explosives found near gas pipeline to Hungary, Vučić says

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has said that explosives were found by police near a pipeline that carries gas from Russia to Serbia and Hungary, but did not elaborate on potential suspects or their motives.

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Podcast: Hungary elects: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

Europe News

US Vice President Vance to visit Hungary days before key election

US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, days before a pivotal 12 April election in which Orbán faces his strongest opposition challenge in years.

Europe News

Hungarian opposition cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

Set of polls indicate that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is ahead of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz by 19–23 points among likely voters. Hungarians head to the polls in Europe's most consequential election on 12 April.

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EU readies first payment to Ukraine as soon as Hungary lifts veto

The first payment to Ukraine under the €90 billion loan could happen in a matter of days after Hungary lifts its veto. EU officials, however, concede the dispute will be solved only after the country goes to the polls on 12 April.

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Kallas insists Russian assets are an option if Orbán doesn't lift veto

If Viktor Orbán is re-elected and maintains his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, the EU should take a second look at the idea of using the Russian assets, Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday while visiting Kyiv.

The Cube

Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?

Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints.

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Hungary's upcoming election and the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

Business

Investors dump Orbán stocks as poll shows 23-point opposition lead

In a single day, the share price of two holding companies on the Budapest Stock Exchange with links to the Orbán government, 4iG and Opus Global, fell 10-12%.

Belgium

Hungarian minister's alleged Russia leaks highlight EU weaknesses

Alleged leaks to Russia highlight the EU's weak points as information gets increasingly weaponised. Without clear protocols in place, diplomats see mix of legal, smaller coalitions and closer formats as ways to counter risks.

Europe Today

Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be?

Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline.

Europe Today

Barroso: Cut Hungary from EU talks unless it explains allegations

Also in this neswsletter: The embattled EU-US trade deal is expected to clear the final hurdle in a vote in the European Parliament's plenary.

Europe Today

Moscow calls, Hungary answers? Political bomb exploding in Brussels

A political bomb just exploded in Brussels. A Washington Post investigation claims Hungarian foreign minister spent years stepping out of confidential EU meetings to directly phone Russian officials. What is going on here?

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Hungary will gradually halt gas exports to Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a gradual halt of gas exports to Ukraine until Kyiv repairs the Druzhba oil pipeline. The dispute is also blocking a €90bn EU aid package for Ukraine.

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In Orbán's veto, António Costa finds his biggest challenge yet

With his "unacceptable" veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Viktor Orbán is not only defying his fellow leaders. He is also directly challenging António Costa's authority and credibility as European Council president.