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EU, US, and Ukraine near post-war economic prosperity deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the European Union, the United States, and Ukraine stand on the brink of sealing a unified Prosperity Framework to steer Ukraine's economic recovery after the war. This breakthrough emerged from an informal EU leaders' gathering......

Kazakhstan joins Trump's expanding Gaza peace council

President Donald Trump's recently announced Peace Council for Gaza is swiftly broadening its international footprint, with Hungary, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan confirming participation as dozens of countries review invitations to this body tasked with overseeing Gaza's ceasefire next phase. The......

Hungary blocks EU statement on US capture of Maduro

Hungary refused to join the European Union's other 26 member states in signing a statement calling for calm and respect for international law following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, breaking even from its usual Central European allies. Issued......

Orban says now is not the right time for Putin to visit Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Monday that the current moment does not suit a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Budapest, citing a lack of pressing bilateral issues demanding their attention. Speaking at his annual international press conference, Orban emphasized that despite......

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán launches “anti-war roadshow” ahead of 2026 elections

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has launched a nationwide “anti-war roadshow”, placing his opposition to Western support for Ukraine at the centre of his early campaign message ahead of the 2026 elections. The first rally was held on Saturday in the north-western city of Győr,......

US grants Hungary One-Year sanctions exemption for Russian energy

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from new US sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. The exemption comes after Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft,......

Poland rejects EU migration pact and aligns with Budapest

Two months after taking office, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has firmly rejected the European Pact on Migration and Asylum, aligning his stance with that of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In a letter dated October 7 and addressed to European Commission......

Hungary bans LGBT+ pride march citing constitutional changes

Hungarian police announced on Friday the ban of an LGBT+ pride march scheduled for October in the southern city of Pécs, citing recent constitutional amendments that prohibit any gathering deemed to “promote homosexuality.” The decision follows the earlier ban of the Budapest Pride......

Eastern Europe's youth confront populism: the battle for Europe’s future

Poland, Romania, and Hungary are at the heart of a growing political divide in Europe, where populist movements challenge liberal values, EU integration, and social progress. Recent elections and youth perspectives reveal a region grappling with its identity and future in the face of rising nationalism. Romania:......