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'If Druzhba is operational, Zelenskyy should open it,' Magyar says about pipeline

"He should not go down that street," incoming Hungarian PM Péter Magyar said when asked about new potential Ukrainian demands to reopen the Druzhba pipeline. Brussels ready for Hungary to lift veto if oil flows resume.

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EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank

More than 60 nations are sending representatives to Brussels to discuss stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa

The Independent UK

Erasmus returns as UK and European Union find common ground again

The UK has announced its returned to the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, five years after Brexit forced it to pull out. The move is part of a wider effort to rebuild ties between London and Brussels.

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European far-right faces uncertainty after Orbán’s setback ahead of Milan rally

The European far-right Patriots for Europe are facing uncertainty after Viktor Orbán’s electoral setback in Hungary raised questions about his future role in the party he helped create. A rally in Milan on Saturday will serve as an early test of the party's cohesion and political momentum.

Euronews

EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions

European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process of unfreezing €17 billion in EU funds, with Ukraine-related disputes also on the agenda.

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Orbán's defeat and US shift raise hopes to unblock EU sanctions on Russia

After Viktor Orbán's defeat at the polls and Washington's decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will finally be unlocked.

Euronews

Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels?

In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Daniel Freund (Greens) and Sander Smit (ECR) debate the outcome of the Hungarian election and what it means for Europe.

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Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

Euronews

Magyar calls on Orbán to lift veto on €90bn Ukraine loan before leaving office

If oil flows resume through the Druzhba pipeline, then Viktor Orbán should lift his "technical veto" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, Péter Magyar said. Brussels is already laying the groundwork to make the first payment.

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After Buying His 8-Bedroom Childhood Home in Brussels, This Owner Wanted to Transform It From Traditional to Colorfully Modern for His Family

Designer Victoria-Maria reimagined the client's family home by blending its history and mid-century architectural elements with a fresh, contemporary look for a new generation to thrive in

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Péter Magyar's axe could soon hit Orbán's network in Brussels

Magyar's election win in Hungary threatens Orbán's EU influence network, putting figures including Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, think tank MCC Brussels, and the Hungarian ambassador on the chopping block.

Euronews

Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade

The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels.

Euronews

Newsletter: Magyar sets stall amid hope for renewed EU-Hungary ties in Brussels

Also in this newsletter: The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) warns of a deeper economic shock should the war on Iran drag out.

Euronews

The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: democracy reclaimed

Editorial: The defeat of Orbánism is a globally significant political moment. But it is, above all, a triumph for the citizens who mobilised to take their country back

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The Conversation

Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Hungarian voters have overwhelmingly rejected the 16-year rule of authoritarian strongman Viktor Orbán, electing his one-time political ally, Péter Magyar, to replace him. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority in parliament and therefore a supermajority. This will allow the new government to roll back some of the illiberal…

The Guardian - UK

EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems

Even if migration policy and lukewarm support for Ukraine will raise tensions, Hungary will now be arguing for its own interests rather than Russia’s

Euronews

No, the EU hasn't set up a UK harmonisation office in Brussels to help undo Brexit

It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false.

The Guardian - UK

What does Péter Magyar’s win in Hungary mean for the EU and Ukraine?

Tisza leader has promised to repair his country’s ties with Brussels after years of strained relations

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Reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale: EU threatens to cut funding

In a letter addressed to the president of the Venice Biennale, the European Commission has threatened to freeze €2 million to the cultural institution in response to the reopening of the Russian pavilion.

Evening Standard

Starmer turns UK away from Trump's America as Brexit row erupts over closer EU ties

The UK Government will seek to pass a new law which would allow Single Market rules to be adopted through secondary legislation

Euronews

Newsletter: Cautious optimism in Brussels as Orbán ousted in landslide Hungarian opposition win

Péter Magyar's stunning electoral win is instilling hope that critical EU support to Ukraine blocked by the Orbán government could be unlocked. But officials also warn the new government faces a huge challenge in undoing democratic backsliding and tapping into frozen EU funds.

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Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

Euronews

Seismic shift: How 16 years of Hungarian politics changed in one day

The National Election Commission said voter turnout was at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election.

Euronews

Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: a bellwether contest for the global far right

Editorial: Defeat for Viktor Orbán on Sunday would be celebrated in Brussels, mourned in Washington and Moscow, and would give his country its democracy back

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