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Hungary
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
4h ago
Zelensky
The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
1d ago
Ukraine
Despite an agreement between Ukraine and the EU allowing freight transport without extra permits, Poland suspended Ukrainian trucks from crossing the border due to a bureacratic delay.
1d ago
Hungary
Diplomats are worried about Hungary taking over the EU's six-month rotating presidency, with nationalist leader Viktor Orban constantly at odds with Brussels since he returned to power in 2010.
2d ago
Europe
Fears of votes supporting far right-wing candidates continue on both sides of the Atlantic, but Macron vows to stay the course with Ukraine in France.
Jun. 30
Europe
France's parliamentary elections are set for Sunday after President Emmanuel Macron's party suffered heavy losses against the right-wing opposition in the EU elections – but how will it go from here?
Jun. 29
Europe
Europe’s new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy brings a much-needed defiance, capturing the shared Baltic and Eastern European memory of the danger of the Russian threat.
Jun. 29
EU
EU leaders stated that “the law adopted on transparency of foreign influence represents backsliding” on steps Georgia took to become an EU candidate country.
Jun. 29
EU
Once a fiery law student who called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had a major shift in political orientation over his three decades in politics.
Jun. 29
War in Ukraine
EU countries have boosted their defence spending since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, with further acceleration after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Jun. 28
War in Ukraine
Trump sidesteps debate questions about Ukraine war; EU realizes it needs to put €500B into defense; Olympics invite 22 Russians to Paris, some decline RSVP; Bulgaria cold-shoulders NATO summit.
Jun. 28
War in Ukraine
Ukraine has signed 17 similar bilateral security agreements, including with the United States, France, Germany, Britain and Japan.
Jun. 27
Ukraine
However, it remains to be seen how long the negotiations will last and whether they will culminate in accession. Commentators discuss the next steps.
Jun. 27
War in Ukraine
Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday to sign security pacts as EU accession looms large; Russians continue civilian attacks in Kherson, Lviv; Biden reportedly will green-light US contractors in Ukraine.
Jun. 27
War in Ukraine
With the French legislative elections approaching on June 30, concerns are rising in both Brussels and Kyiv about the far-right Rassemblement National’s (RN) long-standing ties with the Kremlin.
Jun. 26
Ukraine
The European Union's decision to open membership talks with Ukraine is a significant political milestone amidst the ongoing war against Russia's invasion.
Jun. 26
Trump sidesteps debate questions about Ukraine war; EU realizes it needs to put €500B into defense; Olympics invite 22 Russians to Paris, some decline RSVP; Bulgaria cold-shoulders NATO summit.
Jun. 28