Hungary

Budapest’s friendly ties with Beijing run contrary to Brussels’ de-risking efforts.

Quietly and without much fanfare, Viktor Orbán’s government is allowing more and more guest workers into the country.

The money will be used for direct purchases of kit like ammunition and aerial defense systems.

The country wants to hold a regular summit once Hungary assumes the presidency of the Council of the EU.

“I am grateful to everyone on our team who worked hard to make this historic step a reality,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Almost two weeks after the EU election, there is still a lot of political manoeuvring going on — both in Brussels and in national capitals. First, POLITICO’s …

A year after its launch, Ursula von der Leyen’s Economic Security Strategy has been stalled by pushback from member countries, leaked document shows.

From Trump to Wilders, from a lack of money to a lack of air defense systems, the next NATO secretary-general will have a busy time.

The outgoing Dutch PM has been confirmed after seven months of campaigning.

It’s a notable evolution in strategy for the EU, and came after Germany and Hungary held up a deal for weeks.

Macron’s snap election looks likely to herald a fight between Paris and Brussels as the country is one of seven placed in Excessive Deficit Procedure.

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MEP-elect Péter Magyar says while he supports Ukraine’s right to defend its territory, Hungary won’t be sending “troops or weapons.”

Hungary unveils priorities for six-month time at helm of EU.

Europe is using the threat of tariffs to press Chinese electric car makers to set up in the EU and share know-how.

Romania is the final holdout in backing Rutte as the new secretary-general.

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Cue the lawsuits, potential fines, dueling allegations — and, for Leonore Gewessler, a great campaign ad.

European Commission president trying not to stir the pot on media freedom, four officials said.

With her election to the European Parliament, the anti-fascist activist gained immunity from charges relating to an alleged attack on neo-Nazis.

German chancellor denies Berlin is blocking latest EU sanctions, contests “new Hungary” charge.

A first intergovernmental conference will be called for on June 25.

EU countries had been close to a deal targeting liquefied natural gas, but talks fell apart at the last minute.

“I strongly believe it is in the interest of France … to keep NATO strong,” the secretary-general tells POLITICO.