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Does Hungary have anything to gain from defending Israel's actions in Gaza?
But despite Berlin joining the likes of France, Spain, Ireland and
Belgium, which have strongly pushed for measures against violent
Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank, the EU is stuck. The
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What are Hungary PM Orban's stated reasons why letting in Ukraine would not be in the EU's interest?
The last few weeks have seen articles on the dislike Hungary's Orban has for Ukraine joining the EU. For example, straight from the horse's mouth:
Starting accession negotiations with #Ukraine is a ...
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Is there a more exact quote/translation of what Orban said recently about aid to Ukraine?
RFERL has it as
Speaking in Brussels on the sidelines of the EU summit where discussion was focused on support for Ukraine, Orban said there was a “big battle” over the matter and added that he saw ...
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Where does Hungary stand in EU politics?
From the last two years, it seems Orban is navigating closer and closer to Russia, and Hungary's relations with the EU are strained, to say the least.
It seems there is a disagreement in many areas, ...
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Can the NATO Command sue for the nullification of the treaty of accession of Hungary for non-compliance on the 2% contribution requirement?
Mr. Orban, Hungary's political leader, seems to be trying to use Hungary's membership in NATO by threatening to vote to not approve Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the alliance unless it gets ...
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Why can't Hungary import oil from somewhere other than Russia without "ruin[ing] the Hungarian economy"?
Hungary is opposing a EU proposal to cut Russian oil imports by the end of this year. Their government said that doing so would "ruin the Hungarian economy". I see that they import some 60% ...
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Do current EU treaties allow any discussions ("reinterpretations") of Treaty of Trianon?
This article comments upon a public speech held by János Lázár (Minister of Prime Minister's Office):
“The Hungarian nation should receive if not material at least moral
reparations for the ...
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What is the goal of the Hungarian fence? To deter the refugees? Reduce the rate?
I'm talking about the Hungarian border barrier that has recently been built on the Hungary-Serbian borders. What is the official reason announced by the Hungarian government? Is the goal of this ...
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