The European Commission began a disciplinary procedure over recent legislation that focuses on contacts between foreigners and Hungarians.
Tag: Orban, Viktor
EU Ukraine Aid Deal Is a Pawn in Orban’s Longer Populist Game
His real aim is to lead a populist and nativist rebellion against Europe’s liberal elite, though that campaign is showing signs of faltering.
EU Agrees to $54 Billion Fund for Ukraine
Top European leaders coordinated to get the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, to agree to the 50-billion-euro plan aimed at keeping Ukraine’s economy afloat during the war with Russia.
The E.U.’s $54 Billion Deal to Fund Ukraine, Explained
European leaders authorized the long-term financing after Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, dropped his opposition.
Hungary’s Refusal to Sanction Russia Tests E.U. Ahead of Ukraine Summit
Hungary has again broken with its peers on support for Ukraine. This time, the E.U. may have had enough.
Sweden’s Leader Says He Will Meet With Orban to Advance NATO Bid
The Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, invited his Swedish counterpart to Budapest for talks. Hungary is the last country to vote to accept Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Turkey’s Parliament did so this week.
Thursday Briefing: Military Plane Crashes in Russia
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Orban Urges Hungary’s Parliament to Back Sweden’s NATO Bid
The Hungarian leader has repeatedly opposed European efforts to boost Europe’s security in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also blocked a $52 billion aid package for Ukraine.
How Hungary Undermined an E.U. Effort to Give More Aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Viktor Orban used E.U. rules on unanimous decisions to sink a $52 billion package strongly backed by larger countries.
Hungary Blocks E.U. Aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the breakthrough as talks on joining the bloc officially opened. Securing more financial aid will have to wait.