UNCOVERED: 17 | History Defined

EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened

US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

‘A full-on embrace’: how the EU’s largest news publisher fell in love with the US

Mathias Döpfner, ‘guru-like’ CEO of Axel Springer, wants to expand – but critics say his stated values sometimes don’t line up with what appears in his titles

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Newsletter: US and Iran agree to two-week truce, Strait of Hormuz set to reopen

Also in this newsletter: JD Vance attacks the EU to boost Orbán’s campaign ahead of Hungarian vote.

Euronews · Apr 8

JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election

US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote during Budapest visit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Why JD Vance is helping right wing populist Viktor Orbán’s failing election campaign in Hungary

The US vice president is attempting to help Trump ally Viktor Orbán cling on to power ahead of a tough election

The Independent UK · Apr 7

JD Vance takes shot at Europe’s leaders as he praises Putin-aligned autocrat Orbán

Vice President JD Vance called Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán “one of the only true statesmen in Europe” during a visit to Budapest on Tuesday (7 April).

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Orbán offered help to Putin 'in any way that I can,' reports say

Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg.

Euronews · Apr 7

US Vice President Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán ahead of Hungarian vote

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

Euronews · Apr 7

Viktor Orbán told Putin ‘I am at your service’ in October phone call

Transcript reportedly details Hungarian leader offering whatever assistance he can to his Russian counterpart

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Between Budapest and Brussels: Péter Magyar’s political tightrope

The leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has prioritised domestic campaigning over his parliamentary duties, at times defying his European Parliament group to appeal to voters while distancing himself from EU figures like Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews · Apr 7