#Hungary

Editorial Staff Updated 15 days ago

Explosives found near gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary, Vučić says

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić reports the discovery of explosives near a critical gas pipeline, raising security concerns.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Strategic angle: Meta faces accusations from Fidesz party supporters claiming bias in post visibility during Hungary's election campaign.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Viktor Orbán courts voters in neighboring Romania as Hungary’s election tightens

Strategic angle: The Hungarian general election is due to take place next week, in what will be one of the most closely watched political contests of the year.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Hungary's Watergate: Secret service tried to infiltrate the political opposition

Strategic angle: An espionage scandal shakes Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government ahead of elections.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Hungarian opposition Tisza party cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

Strategic angle: Set of polls indicate that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is ahead of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz by 19–23 points among likely voters.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Hungarian FM denies passing information to Russia, calls it 'foreign interference'

Strategic angle: Peter Szijjarto responds to allegations of sharing strategic information with Russia.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago

Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirms regular communication with Russian counterpart during private EU discussions.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party ahead of April elections

Strategic angle: Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar claims secret services are undermining his party's IT systems before crucial elections.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

EU restricts Hungary's access to classified intelligence over alleged leaks to Russia

The European Union has limited Hungary's access to sensitive information amid concerns of intelligence leaks to Russia.

Briefing: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over Hungary's alleged communication with Russia amid critical EU discussions.

Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan

Kyiv faces challenges as Hungary maintains its veto on a crucial loan, impacting financial support.

Briefing: Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke

Strategic angle: Orbán asserts Hungary holds significant leverage following the blocking of a major loan to Ukraine.

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.

Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.

Briefing: EU summit: Hungary holds Ukraine aid ransom over Druzhba oil

Strategic angle: Hungary threatens to block aid to Ukraine unless the Druzhba oil pipeline is repaired, complicating EU leaders' discussions amid ongoing conflicts.

'Our sons will not die for Ukraine,' Orbán tells supporters ahead of crucial April elections

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war.

Briefing: EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud

Strategic angle: EU officials propose financial and technical assistance to resolve pipeline issues and encourage Hungary to lift its veto on aid to Ukraine.

Briefing: EU Ministers to Consider Strengthening Naval Mission Amid US Pressure

Strategic angle: Belgian Prime Minister urges Europe to negotiate with Russia as tensions rise over the Druzhba pipeline.

Briefing: Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote

Strategic angle: Viktor Orban faces a significant challenge from Peter Magyar as both leaders present contrasting visions for Hungary's future during national day rallies.

Briefing: 'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote

Strategic angle: Opposition leader Péter Magyar labels Viktor Orbán a traitor, alleging Russian interference in upcoming elections.

Briefing: As veto drags on, Brussels wonders: Will Orbán relent before the elections?

Strategic angle: Officials in Brussels are concerned that Viktor Orbán's veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine may extend beyond Hungary's elections.

Briefing: Hungary sends fact-finding mission over Druzhba pipeline as Kyiv refuses to recognise delegation

Strategic angle: A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January.

Money

Briefing: Hyundai Mobis completes new chassis modules plant in Hungary

Strategic angle: Hyundai Mobis has successfully established a new facility for chassis modules in Hungary, enhancing its production capabilities.

Strategic view: Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar calls on Russia to refrain from election interference

Strategic implications in focus: Péter Magyar urges Russia to halt its alleged meddling in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.