The EU is blackmailing Hungary – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday the European Commission is blackmailing Hungary by withholding billions in frozen funds over rule-of-law concerns. Orbán said the…
EU leaders approve Ukraine accession talks, bypassing Orbán – POLITICO
European leaders have approved the opening of accession negotiations for Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel announced Thursday. The announcement comes at a critical time…
Europe’s true beliefs on Ukraine are put to the test – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — As long as it takes? Or as long as we feel like it? For nearly two years, the EU has promised to support…
How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — At its summit this week, the European Union is threatening to name and…
Tucker Carlson, Trump’s shadow diplomat – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Donald Trump has mulled naming Tucker Carlson as his vice president if…
Geert Wilders is the EU’s worst nightmare – POLITICO
THE HAGUE — One line in Geert Wilders’ inflammatory pitch to Dutch voters will haunt Brussels more than any other: a referendum on leaving the…
Donald Trump (still) can’t find Hungary on a map – POLITICO
Someone get Donald Trump a map! Less than a week after the former U.S. president confused Hungary and Turkey — calling Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…
Trump muddles up Turkish and Hungarian leaders – POLITICO
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to confuse the leaders of Turkey and Hungary in a campaign speech in New Hampshire on Monday. “There’s a…
Putin to meet Xi in China this week – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week — a rare international visit by the Russian leader. Putin will…
Ukraine puts on brave face as West goes wobbly – POLITICO
The West’s united front on Ukraine is showing more cracks than ever — and Kyiv has little choice but to grin and bear it. More…
Hungary’s Orbán calls for less climate panic, more babies – POLITICO
BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused other European leaders of fearmongering over the threat of climate change at the expense of ignoring…
Give Russia security guarantees for lasting peace in Ukraine, Hungary says – POLITICO
The West should give Russia security guarantees and ban Ukraine from joining NATO, a senior Hungarian minister said on Sunday in comments likely to further…
Trump’s the man to save the West – POLITICO
Ukraine has no chance of winning the war against Russia — and Donald Trump is the West’s only hope, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told…
Springtime for Europe’s fascists – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady times for Europe’s far right. Illegal immigration is…
US limits visa waiver for Hungarians – POLITICO
The United States on Tuesday sharply limited Hungary’s participation in its visa waiver program over security concerns regarding new passports issued between 2011 and 2020. …
Come help stop migrant boats before they get here – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Greece wants the EU to stop migrant boats before they even get to Europe. …
Putin remains strong despite Wagner rebellion, Hungary’s Orbán says – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Paul Ronzheimer is the deputy editor-in-chief of BILD and a senior journalist reporting for…
US hits back after Orbán mocks Soros handover – POLITICO
Hungary’s troubled relationship with the United States took another twist on Monday as the two sides clashed over conspiracy theories featuring competing references to “The…
Here’s what the leaked US war files tell us about Europe – POLITICO
Europe has special forces on the ground in Ukraine. Poland and Slovenia are providing nearly half of the tanks heading to Kyiv. And Hungary may…