Hungary’s bold threat to send a convoy of buses packed with migrants to Brussels, a direct protest against European Union policies, has sparked outrage and could lead to swift EU retaliation, the bloc’s executive branch warned this week. Last week, Hungary’s anti-immigrant government said it planned to offer migrants a free, one-way ticket to Brussels […]
Budapest has rebuffed the European Union’s concerns insisting that its National Card scheme complies with the bloc’s regulations and adequately addresses security risks. The Hungarian government has responded to Brussels' request for clarification on its relaxed entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian nationals, brushing aside concerns that the policy could jeopardize the security of the […]
The European Union announced its top officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary during the country’s EU presidency. This decision follows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's controversial meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine, which have angered European partners. Some member states, however, are frowning on Brussels’ unprecedented move. The European Commission, the EU's executive […]
Hungary's government has unveiled what it dubs an "anti-war" action plan. The ambitious strategy, announced on Monday, aims to shore up the country's finances through a series of special taxes on banks, energy companies, and multinational firms. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's administration is no stranger to unconventional economic measures. Once again, they've turned to their […]
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Prime Minister, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine this week, shortly after assuming the rotating presidency of the European Union. During his time in Kyiv, Orbán suggested that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could expedite negotiations to end the war that erupted following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Orbán, known for […]
In a controversial move, Hungary has once again used its veto power to disrupt the European Union's foreign policy, this time blocking a joint statement condemning Russia's ban on 81 European media outlets. Among those blacklisted by the Kremlin are high-profile names like Germany's Der Spiegel, France's Le Monde, and Italy's RAI. The blocked outlets […]
Hungary has unveiled "Make Europe Great Again" as the motto for its upcoming six-month presidency of the Council of the EU, starting on July 1. During this period, Hungarian diplomats will chair crucial meetings in Brussels and influence the bloc's political agenda. This slogan echoes "Make America Great Again," used by Donald Trump during his […]
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has imposed hefty fines on Hungary for what it describes as an "unprecedented and exceptionally serious breach of EU law." The decision follows Budapest's refusal to comply with a 2020 ruling concerning the treatment of migrants, which the court says Hungary has largely ignored. Hungary has been ordered by […]
Hungary's decision to veto European Union plans to provide billions in military aid to Ukraine is causing increasing frustration in Brussels. As Budapest digs in its heels, refusing to wave through the assistance packages, dismay is spreading among fellow member states. When EU foreign ministers convened recently, tensions quickly boiled over. Even before the meeting […]
The European Union has finalized a historic reform of its migration and asylum policy, achieving a milestone that had eluded the bloc for nearly a decade. The new regulations, part of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, aim to create a fair and predictable system for handling asylum seekers, ensuring that all member states […]
In a recent declaration that underscores the deepening ties between China and Hungary, President Xi Jinping characterized the relationship between the two countries as an "all-weather" strategic partnership, following fruitful discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The announcement came during Xi's visit to Budapest, marking the final leg of his first European tour in […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant European tour in early May, with scheduled visits to France, Hungary, and Serbia, announced Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office in Hungary. The visit, slated for May 8-10, occurs against a backdrop of intense geopolitical developments, including the ongoing conflict in […]
In a fervent address at the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a significant shift in European leadership during the upcoming European Union elections scheduled for June 6-9. Orbán criticized current EU leaders and voiced strong opposition to Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU or NATO. Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Hungary finds itself grappling with a ballooning budget deficit that has compelled the government to put a temporary halt on state investments. As the first quarter of the year drew to a close, the central budget deficit alarmingly neared the full-year target, painting a stark picture of the financial challenges facing the nation. In March […]
The European Commission has raised alarm bells over Hungary's state construction investment law as the legislation might clash with regulations on public procurement, conflicts of interest, and the handling of EU funds. Critics point to the government's opaque exemptions for certain projects and unauthorized adjustments to property ownership rights, triggering a potential freeze on EU […]
