Budapest’s decision to loosen restrictions for visitors from Russia is ‘national security’ risk, says European People’s party
Hungarian PM tells EU leaders that Donald Trump would rapidly push to end the Ukraine War
Hungarian prime minister tells EU leaders in private letter that Republican candidate would rapidly push to end the war
Also in this newsletter: why an Italian general might be too extreme for Europe’s far right
European leader angered EU capitals with recent visit to Moscow to meet Putin
Also in this newsletter: Milan’s airport officially renamed in honour of controversial ex-premier Berlusconi
Also in this newsletter: how children could help deepen the EU’s capital markets
Hungarian PM’s freelance diplomacy sparked condemnation from European and Nato allies
Rassemblement National and League join ‘Patriots for Europe’ to make it third-largest faction in European parliament
Hungarian premier has rattled EU and Nato allies with recent diplomatic forays to Kyiv and Moscow
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’
Also in this newsletter: Germany and Turkey locked in diplomatic spat over a hand gesture
Hungary’s PM seeks to broker peace talks after opposing western support for Ukraine in Russia’s invasion
Franco-German frictions and the advance of hard-right parties threaten trouble when Europe needs a common front
Prominent critic of military aid to Kyiv asks neighbour to consider ceasefire proposal
Also in this newsletter: Bulgaria tries yet again to form a stable government
We need to negotiate a new deal that removes administrative and other burdens
But European Commission president fails to secure the backing of Italy
Also in this newsletter: European Commission slammed over questionable job appointment
Antal Rogán controls Hungary’s state-friendly media but has failed to curb Péter Magyar’s rise
Breakthrough comes after Dutch PM promises that Hungary will be allowed to opt out from Ukraine-related activities
Also in this newsletter: the colourful MEPs heading to Brussels
Hungary objects to proposal to fast-track up to €2bn worth of weapons for Kyiv
Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory
Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade
