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EU fumes at rogue Orbán, but struggles to rein him in

Brussels is annoyed with Budapest, but Hungary’s leader seems to know exactly how far he can go without drawing real consequences.

July 11, 2024 4:00 am CET

Orbán parrots Putin’s lines on Ukraine in leaked letter to EU chief

POLITICO has seen the Hungarian prime minister’s review of his Moscow trip.

July 9, 2024 5:53 pm CET

Viktor Orbán goes rogue

Brussels now plotting to restrain self-declared president of Europe.

July 8, 2024 10:05 pm CET

EU, UK eye new era of green ties as Britain’s Labour takes power

Increased appetite for cooperation could save costs and boost climate action on both sides, experts say.

July 5, 2024 6:41 pm CET

Orbán shakes hands with Putin in Moscow amid EU uproar

The Hungarian PM’s “peace mission” has sparked condemnation from European leaders.

July 5, 2024 1:07 pm CET

Panic mode: Biden and Le Pen imperil mainstream politics

Just days before the final round of France’s snap parliamentary elections, we discuss possible scenarios for what could emerge from the messy political situation in Paris: shiny …

July 5, 2024 7:00 am CET

Hungary’s Orbán to meet Putin in Moscow, days after Kyiv visit

Multiple European leaders slam Hungary’s Russia-sympathizing PM for talking to Moscow without a mandate.

July 4, 2024 10:01 pm CET

Europe’s new greenwashing rules risk totally confusing people

By trying to please businesses and protect consumers at the same time, two new laws risk undermining each other.

July 4, 2024 5:54 pm CET

Macron loses clout to European free traders as he does battle at home

As Emmanuel Macron faces another election defeat, France’s hold over EU trade policy is about to loosen. Some EU countries sense an opportunity.

July 4, 2024 1:04 pm CET

How to navigate Hungary’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro

The country’s Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.

June 25, 2024 6:00 am CET

EU approves up to €1.4B military aid to Ukraine from Russian frozen assets

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

June 24, 2024 10:56 am CET

12 countries push for EU crackdown on vapes

The European Commission has delayed action on tobacco and nicotine, but countries say it should consider a ban on flavored vapes.

June 20, 2024 6:21 pm CET
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Czechia slams Germany over drug stockpiling

A German policy requiring pharmaceutical companies to hold six months worth of certain types of stock will squeeze other countries, says Czech deputy health minister.

June 19, 2024 6:53 pm CET

Make Europe Great Again: Hungary channels Trump in EU presidency slogan

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

June 18, 2024 4:24 pm CET

Rogue Austrian minister burns bridges to save EU nature law

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

June 17, 2024 7:21 pm CET

Vandenbroucke is a top pick for EU health commissioner. But the chances are slim.

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has a great CV for the EU’s top health post. But will Belgium let him go?

June 17, 2024 6:00 am CET

EU ambassadors agree on negotiating frameworks for Ukraine, Moldova

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

June 15, 2024 11:01 am CET

Germany blocks first-ever sanctions on Russian gas

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

June 14, 2024 8:36 pm CET

EU’s last-ditch bid to pass nature law sputters

Negotiators are banking that environment ministers can produce a last-minute twist of fate on Monday.

June 14, 2024 12:01 pm CET

EU looks at using its own budget as guarantee for huge loan to Ukraine

European Commission fears an alternative proposal put forward by U.S. is too risky for taxpayers.

June 4, 2024 4:57 pm CET

Macron opens the door for Ukraine to ‘neutralize’ Russian bases

Ukraine wants to use donated weapons to attack targets inside Russia, but its allies are split on the issue.

May 28, 2024 8:25 pm CET

‘Dire’ Ukraine situation has Denmark mulling mega shift on EU defense bonds

In addition to military situation, Foreign Minister Rasmussen says no guarantee recent U.S. package for Kyiv won’t be the last.

May 27, 2024 7:03 pm CET

EU ministers fume as ‘outrageous’ Hungary yet again blocks military aid for Ukraine

A large number of EU resolutions on Ukraine are being blocked by Hungary, said Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.

May 27, 2024 5:20 pm CET

Neutral-country general to head EU’s top military body

Irish General Seán Clancy was elected chair of the European Union Military Committee.

May 15, 2024 8:43 pm CET
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