EU, Russia and Hungary

EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.
EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
Belgian King to Step In if Hungary Prevents EU Sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) faces a critical challenge as Hungary signals it may veto the extension of sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, introduced in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
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Hungary wins EU approval for its four-year fiscal plan
The European Commission greenlighted Hungary’s medium-term fiscal-structural plan on Thursday after Budapest provided the ...
Raids targeting anti-corruption chief rock Hungary's government
Police in Hungary have raided the offices of the Integrity Authority, a state body that oversees the use of EU funds. The ...
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Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
BRUSSELS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the ...
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EU Funding Taps Have Not Been Turned Off!
While the cycle is far from over, Hungary is currently in the middle tier of EU fund absorption among member states.
Ukraine Offers To Replace Hungary in NATO
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary over the war with Russia and the expired gas transit deal continue to increase online.
Hungary hints it might block Ukraine's EU path over energy transit cut-off
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has furiously reacted to a bill registered in the Ukrainian parliament that ...
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Daniel Freund Launches Attack on Hungary in the US
Daniel Freund also sought to thwart Hungary's EU presidency last year. In a petition, he called on European Council President ...
EU, Hungary and China: building weatherproof competitiveness
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, and this year will mark the 50th ...
Hungarian PM Orban Defends Minister Sanctioned by US
Orban defended his key aide in his first remarks on the matter since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Rogan for alleged ...