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EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar's first EU summit

The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds.

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Ukraine deserves fast EU membership ‘more than any other country,’ Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to open all accession clusters in the coming weeks and eventually endorse Kyiv’s fast-track membership bid, saying it "deserves full EU membership more than any other European country”.

Euronews

Péter Magyar's EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard

Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.

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Five EU countries push tougher safeguards for future members to avoid Orbán repeat

Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg want stronger safeguards to act faster against democratic and legal breaches in future EU members. The proposal reflects the lessons learned from the Orbán era.

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Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency over €16.4bn in frozen funds

Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.

Euronews

Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance

His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become president, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback

Hungary's former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe.

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Montenegro the cookie of the Balkans: 'If you like it, you take more,' PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

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Exclusive: Inside the deal that lifted Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU accession

In an exclusive account, Euronews reveals the intense back-and-forth that led Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

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Magyar claims deal with Ukraine on minority rights to lift veto on EU accession

The change of position brings Ukraine and Moldova closer to opening the first cluster of negotiations, known as fundamentals.

Euronews

Macron to meet Hungary's PM Magyar to discuss Ukraine, European defence

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, as the two leaders look to strengthen European support for Ukraine following the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

Radio France Internationale

What Germany expects from Hungary now: Magyar visits Merz

Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.

Euronews

Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president

At a press conference outside the Sándor Palace, Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined Tamás Sulyok’s failings and announced plans to amend Hungary's Fundamental Law to allow for his removal.

Euronews

'The United States scares me,' former Commission deputy boss Vera Jourová tells Euronews

Exclusive: Former European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourová said the current US administration "scares" her more than the challenges posed by Russia or China.

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Hungary: Tamás Sulyok will not resign as president

The government’s deadline for his resignation passed on Sunday night, but Sulyok said he would wait for the Venice Commission’s opinion and insisted that the matter should be handled in line with the constitution.

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European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Official say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or ($18.6 billion) in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

Euronews

Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán.

The Guardian - UK

EU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under Orbán

Decision comes as police announce policy U-turn to allow Pride parade to take place in Budapest

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Seeking to unblock EU funds, Hungary's Magyar meets with EU leadership in Brussels

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels

Euronews

Hungary must reform for its people not for EU, Commissioner McGrath tells Euronews

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.

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Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting

Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.

Euronews

Hungary's Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties and unlock frozen funds

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar will travel to Brussels for meetings that include a reset agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Budapest seeks to unlock €10 billion in blocked recovery funds ahead of an August deadline.

Euronews

Hungarian lawmakers vote to reverse exit from ICC initiated by Orbán

The 199-member parliament voted 133 for, 37 against with five abstentions to formally repeal a law on exiting the ICC, just ahead of the deadline.

The Guardian - UK

Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán

Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect

The Independent UK

Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament has voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court

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