Hungary
17 Mar
The Legal Affairs committee (JURI) of the European Parliament has just voted to sue the European Commission for unfreezing billions of euros in funding for Hungary late last year. They say it's high time to protect European taxpayers' money from misuse.
12 Feb
Hungary is delaying an agreement on long-term EU aid for Ukraine. EU leaders gathering in Brussels will press Budapest to unblock the funds.
28 Dec
BYD Europe described the factory as "a significant step toward green mobility in Europe." China, the main growth market for Western carmakers in recent years, is looking to invert that relationship amid electrification.
19 Sep 2023
Kyiv said its plans were in response to unilateral bans announced by the three states after an EU ban expired. The trio argue they are protecting their local markets, while Ukraine says the ban is "legally wrong."
14 Jul 2023
The European Commission will withhold funds from Poland and Hungary as punishment for breaches cited in its annual rule of law report this week.
6 Jul 2023
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban told state television last week they would not implement it. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed confidence in the plan, saying it presents member countries with several options.
2 Jun 2023
Hungary is scheduled to assume the rotating presidency of the European Union in 2024. However, members of the European Parliament are expressing skepticism about its worthiness for the post.
6 May 2023
The 86-year-old pontiff capped his trip to Hungary with a final Mass in Budapest on a sunny spring morning, with thousands having gathered for the blessing. He told people to fight the "closed doors" of nationalism.