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Hungarians renew protests demanding higher living standards for teachers

Thousands of Hungarian students and parents protested on Friday in the second major rally in two weeks to support teachers who have been fired for joining strike action for higher wages and more teachers being warned of dismissal.

Reuters

Pro-Putin Russian Orthodox Church gets warm welcome in Orban's Hungary

HéVíZ, Hungary: Despite his staunch support of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Patriarch Kirill, the leader of Russia's Orthodox church, has so far escaped European Union sanctions -- thanks to the support of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban.

Bangkok Post

Germany's Scholz to meet Hungary's Orban on Monday - German govt spokesperson

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban in Berlin on Monday, a German government spokesperson said.

Reuters

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Protesters throng central Budapest in support of Hungarian teachers

At least 10,000 Hungarian students, teachers and parents blocked a Budapest bridge before filling a main square outside parliament on Wednesday in support of teachers fighting for higher wages and teachers sacked for protesting.

Reuters

Marjorie Taylor Green, 'Premier' Western Politicians Are Clearly Pro-Putin, Financier Says

Political activist and financier Bill Browder is putting U.S. representatives and world leaders on notice for either supporting Russia, or openly accepting donations from the Vladimir Putin regime. There is “no question” that western politicians still accept money from Russia, even after its invasion of Ukraine, he said.

Benzinga

Hungary passes anti-graft law to avoid loss of EU funds

Hungary's parliament passed the first of a series of anti-corruption bills on Monday as Budapest seeks to avoid a loss of European Union funds at a time when its economy is headed into recession and the forint has plunged to record lows.

Reuters

Central European leaders pledge new measures to stem flow of migrants to EU

The leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Austria pledged new measures on Monday to contain the flow of illegal migrants into the European Union through the Western Balkans, as border control forces become increasingly strained.

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Hungary has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Orban says

Hungary's government has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, after a change in regulations that took effect earlier this month triggered protests from women's rights groups.

Reuters

Hungary cannot support any new EU energy sanctions against Russia - govt

Hungary cannot support the European Union's planned eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine if those contain energy sanctions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Reuters

Hungarians protest change in abortion rules

More than 1,000 Hungarians protested on Wednesday against a change in abortion rules that took effect on Sept. 15, which women's rights groups say would "humiliate" and torment women while having no effect on the number of abortions.

Reuters

A ‘seismic’ shift: Will Meloni’s Italy turn its back on Europe?

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered…

France 24

Why Republicans are elated by ‘triumph’ of Italy’s Giorgia Meloni

US support for Italy’s likely next leader shows growing global solidarity among right-wing populists, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Giorgia Meloni is on track to win. What’s next for Italy?

What is going to be Brothers of Italy stance with the EU, and are its members’ experienced enough?

Al Jazeera

Mixed reactions abroad to Meloni winning Italian elections

Far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister at the head of the country’s most right-wing government since World War II. Reactions from elsewhere in Europe included French President Emmanuel Macron voicing “respect” for the choice of Italy’s voters, the EU Commission…

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Hungary PM Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have "backfired"

Hungary should prepare for a prolonged war in neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, sharply criticising European Union sanctions imposed on Russia which he said have "backfired", driving up energy prices.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Meloni’s influence could be greater in Europe than at home

Giorgia Meloni’s triumph as the first woman to lead a winning party in the macho world of Italian politics is not a moment to celebrate, for she has brought the far right into the European mainstream, precisely a century after her Fascist forebear Benito Mussolini seized power.

Reuters

Hungary PM Orban to address parliament on Monday amid talks on EU funds

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will address parliament on Monday, opening parliament's autumn session, state news agency MTI reported, citing Orban's press chief.

The Independent UK

Italy shifts to the right as voters reward Meloni's party

Near-final results show a party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, has swept Italy’s national elections

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Analysis: A Meloni election win could shift Europe's balance of power

The European Union's powerhouses will have to tread carefully around Giorgia Meloni if the nationalist candidate's coalition wins Italy's election on Sunday, or risk pushing Rome towards Hungary and Poland, European officials said.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Russians flee to avoid draft as west says Putin faces ‘major challenges’ to recruit 300,000 – as it happened

Western officials say true target could be higher but significant hurdles remain to mobilise stated target of 300,000

Los Angeles Times

She could become Italy’s first female leader — and its first far-right one since Mussolini

FLORENCE, Italy — Giorgia Meloni has been called a fascist, an extremist and — to an extent — a de facto heir to 20th century dictator Benito Mussolini.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 212 of the invasion

Zelensky urges Russians to resist mobilisation; traffic at Russian border crossings surges amid exodus; Putin reportedly directing generals in the field

The Independent UK

Hungary to poll public on support for EU sanctions on Russia

Hungary’s governing party says it wants to poll the country’s citizens on whether they support European Union sanctions imposed against Russia over its war in Ukraine

Reuters

Hungary PM Orban says EU's Russia sanctions should be scrapped -report

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told his ruling Fidesz party that sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union should be scrapped, the pro-government daily Magyar Nemzet reported late on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Hungary appeals for time, as EU weighs hefty fund freeze

Hungary's justice minister is urging her European Union partners to be “tolerant” after the EU’s executive branch recommended suspending billions of euros in funding to the country

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