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EU mulls tweaking rules to bypass Hungarian veto on Ukraine's accession

Under a new plan pitched by European Council President António Costa, the opening of accession clusters will require a qualified majority, rather than the unanimity of all 27 member states.

Euronews

Viktor Orbán questions Ukraine's sovereignty amid spat over Hungarian drone incursion

The Hungarian leader said it doesn't matter if a few Hungarian drones flew over Ukraine, since he doesn't consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.

Euronews

Orban and Fico lambast EU at 130th anniversary of Maria Valeria bridge

Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal

Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility

The Independent UK

Protesters rally at an opulent Hungarian estate linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in rural Hungary at a country estate linked to alleged corruption involving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The Independent UK

EU to release €545 million of frozen funds for Hungary prompting worry among MEPs

The European Commission said Hungary can only access the funds if Budapest guarantees academic freedom, but some MEPs fear Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can easily access the money.

Euronews

Donald Trump called Hungary's Orbán to discuss Russian oil imports

According to the Hungarians, Orbán told Trump that Hungary needs Russian fuel to keep its energy prices low, and Trump acknowledged this.

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Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.

Euronews

Viktor Orbán faces toughest challenge in years – but can Hungary’s strongman be unseated?

Orbánism offered Trump and the international populist right a blueprint, but its leader is under pressure at home from economic woes, falling support and Péter Magyar’s rise

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he believes Ukraine can regain all land lost to Russia since 2022 invasion

US president claims Russia is in ‘big economic trouble’ as he calls for Nato countries to stop imports of Russian oil

The Guardian - UK

Three Russia-friendly military junta-run African countries pull out of ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger said they are seeking more "sovereignty" and hinted at replacing the ICC's functions with a domestic option.

Euronews

The EU Parliament rejects Hungary's bid to lift immunity for its lawmaker and main Orbán rival

A European Parliament committee has voted not to lift the legal immunity of Péter Magyar, a key political rival of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The Independent UK

Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift the immunity of five MEPs, three are sought by Hungary’s judiciary.

Euronews

Hungary refuses to stop buying Russian oil despite Trump’s Nato demand

Foreign minister says getting energy supplies elsewhere is a ‘nice dream’ while describing western European officials as ‘fanatics’

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Euronews

To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the EU

Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this also makes enacting sanctions against countries like Russia or Israel harder to approve.

The Conversation

A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream

Following unprecedented threats from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, major affiliate station owners Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting pressured Disney’s ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air over his comments related to Charlie Kirk’s killing.

International Business Times UK

US and Europe Act to Combat Antifa Networks Amid Growing Concerns Over Political Violence and Extremism

The US and its allies are moving to classify Antifa as a terror group. This report examines what prompted the move, how it caught on elsewhere, and its potential impact on global anti-terrorism efforts.

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PM Viktor Orbán follows Trump and says Hungary will designate antifa a terrorist organisation

Antifa, short for "anti-fascist," is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations.

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The Guardian - US

When even Ben & Jerry’s can’t speak out, it’s clear: the era of corporate responsibility is over

Jerry himself has left the ice-cream company, alleging it had been silenced. He’s yet another casualty of corporate kowtowing

Reason

How Did Poland Get So Far Ahead of Hungary?

Fewer than 35 years after escaping the yoke of Soviet-style central planning, Poland has become a legitimate global powerhouse.

Euronews

Swedish Prime Minister rebuffs Orbán’s child assassin claims as 'outrageous lies'

A public spat between the Swedish and the Hungarian prime ministers erupted on social media after Viktor Orbán claimed 280 Swedish underage girls were arrested for murder, quoting a German newspaper report.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s far-right leaders attack ‘hate-mongering left’ after Charlie Kirk murder

Viktor Orbán claims death of Turning Point USA’s founder was ‘result of international hate campaign’ as prominent figures pay tribute

Euronews

Orbán and European Council President Costa silent on details of meeting

The head of the European Council is touring the European capitals. But after one of his most watched visits, both sides remained silent about the meeting.

Euronews

Hungary's Viktor Orbán's rare show of solidarity with Poland rebuffed by Warsaw

In a rare statement of solidarity, Orbán said Hungary's call for peace was rational. The Polish Foreign Minister responded on social media, demanding that Hungary condemn Russian aggression and withdraw its veto over Ukraine's EU bid.

The Guardian - UK

EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows

Exclusive: Experts decry lack of nationally determined contributions in negotiating document with weeks to go before UN-set deadline

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