Orbán’s rival Magyar slams JD Vance’s Hungary visit as election meddling – POLITICO
For Orbán — who has ruled Hungary for 16 years and built a system he calls “illiberal democracy”…
Viktor Orbán’s last throw of the MAGA dice – POLITICO
For the Hungarian prime minister it’s a singular opportunity to portray himself as the Trump administration’s pre-eminent European…
Serbian intelligence chief says Ukraine not involved in explosives plot – POLITICO
But Đuro Jovanić, director of Belgrade’s counterintelligence Military Security Agency (VBA), said Sunday evening it was “not true…
Serbia says explosive found near pipeline to Hungary, days before crucial election – POLITICO
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said “someone tried to blow up the TurkStream pipeline,” which conveys Russian natural…
How Viktor Orbán laid traps to stop his successor from running Hungary – POLITICO
The constitutional court is a prime example of how Orbán can make life difficult for Magyar, as Fidesz…
Hungarian opposition Tisza party cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show
Published on 01/04/2026 – 18:04 GMT+2 Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has increased its lead over the ruling Fidesz…
EU wants Hungary’s next leader to support Ukraine. It should be so lucky. – POLITICO
On Ukraine, he hasn’t framed Kyiv as an enemy — but has studiously avoided any positive appraisals, knowing…
Tensions spike in final stretch of Hungarian election – POLITICO
“Independent and critical outlets operate alongside a much larger pro-government media sector,” the report read. Kovács dismissed the…
EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say – POLITICO
No surprises The five diplomats said they were unsurprised by the news, but that any formal response would…
How ‘unacceptable’ Orbán defeated the EU again — but maybe for the final time – POLITICO
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (on screen) speaks to EU leaders via video as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán…
Investigate oil pipeline damage to unblock Ukraine funds, Orbán tells EU – POLITICO
Orbán claims Ukraine is slow-walking repairs to the pipeline and has vowed to veto the loan. Ukraine and…
Orbán deploys troops to guard energy sites over alleged Ukraine threat – POLITICO
Together with pro-Russian Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who on Monday cut off emergency power supplies to Ukraine,…