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The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Orbán

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss

The Independent UK

European Council should 'think carefully' before removing unanimity, says Michel

Former European Council President Charles Michel has told Euronews that some EU leaders “were hiding behind” Viktor Orbán, urging them to “fight against the abuse of veto rights”.

Euronews

Orbán’s election loss frees up €90 billion for Kyiv but raises thorny question of EU membership for Ukraine

As widely expected, the EU has unlocked the disbursement of its previously agreed €90 billion (£78 billion) loan to Ukraine.

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Orbán-style vetoes undermine EU democracy, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews hoping for reset

“In this geopolitical world, we need to be credible — and for that we need to be united and able to take decisions,” High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews, as the bloc looks ahead to the post-Orbán era.

Euronews

After Viktor Orbán's Defeat in Hungary, the 'New Right' Needs a New Foreign Despot To Admire

Hungary is Europe's basket case, a nation that saw little economic progress under Orbán—as well as diminishing freedoms.

Reason

Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

Euronews

Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do

We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reach, say Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci and author Anu Bradford

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Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine

Ukraine has secured a crucial European Union loan to support the country's wartime efforts

The Independent UK

EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence

One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice.

Euronews

EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto

The two-month-long impasse over the €90 billion for Ukraine came to an end on Thursday after Hungary lifted its contentious veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made "as soon as possible".

Euronews

Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Péter Magyar

Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.

Euronews

'Recovery could take years’: EU energy commissioner forecasts future energy pain

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned in exclusive comments to Euronews that, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved, energy prices will not stabilise to pre-war levels for years.

Euronews

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – as it happened

Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline

The Guardian - UK

How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump

The United States under President Donald Trump and the European Union have a complicated relationship. On one hand, European countries and the US have built some of the strongest alliances since the end of the second world war. On the other, since the start of Trump’s second term in 2025,…

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Euronews

Gáspár Orbán, son of Hungary's outgoing prime minister, discharged from military

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and in 2020 was sent on a nine-month training course at the elite Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK.

Euronews

Exclusive: Hungary’s new government to review Orbán's EU defence plan over corruption concerns

Péter Magyar's team is reassessing Hungary's €16 billion SAFE defence plan submitted by the defeated Orbán government, citing corruption risks. The European Commission is open to engaging with the new administration.

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees to unblock €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

Agreement for the urgently needed loan was reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

The Mary Sue

Arizona senator is pushing to drag Jared Kushner under oath for running US foreign policy like a personal business venture

Jared Kushner could soon be forced to testify under oath about his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy while allegedly using those same connections to line his own pockets. Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari took to the House floor to demand accountability, calling Kushner’s actions during the Trump administration “the largest…

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Euronews

EU launches procedure to unblock €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions

Hungary's contentious veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine is fast approaching its end after the restoration of the Druzhba oil pipeline.

Euronews

'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's foreign minister

In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice."

The Independent UK

EU envoys meet in hopes of approving a long-delayed loan to Ukraine

European Union envoys are meeting in hopes of approving a massive loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years

International Business Times UK

EU Draws Red Line: Hungary LGBTQ Law Ruling Tests New Government, Cites Rights Violation

Péter Magyar's new government faces pressure after the EU court ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates EU rules. The law, passed under Viktor Orbán, breaches fundamental rights, including non-discrimination.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says EU unblocking of €90bn loan for Ukraine is ‘the right signal’ as Hungary drops opposition – as it happened

European Union formal procedures expected to conclude on Thursday as Druzhba pipeline reopens

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Quick loan in pipeline as Druzhba reopens

Russian oil can flow again, says Ukrainian president, leaving ‘no grounds’ for blocking €90bn EU package; warning of all-out Kremlin cyberwar. What we know on day 1,519

The Independent UK

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows

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