Sandor Zsiros
Europe News
Brussels mounts pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi over spy probe
Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.
Europe News
European Commission probes alleged Hungarian spy network in Brussels
According to reports that sparked the probe, the undercover spy ring allegedly operated under the cover of the Hungarian permanent representation, which at that time was led by Olivér Várhelyi, who is now a European Commissioner.
Europe News
European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP immunities
PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.
Europe News
Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say
According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.
ADVERTISEMENT
Europe News
Hungary’s Orbán claims 'EU has decided to go to war' in petition call
At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Hungary's leader accused the EU of preparing "war plans" and rejected calls for Ukraine's EU membership, saying that a strategic partnership is needed instead.
Europe News
Hungary rebuffs Trump's call to cut Russian oil imports
Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.
Europe News
Hungary and Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russian energy
Hungary and Slovakia will be squeezed by the US and the EU to drop Russian fossil fuels, a sector expert claims. As pressure from Washington grows, Hungary has signed a long-term gas contract with Shell to complement its Russian supplies.
Europe News
Hungary's Viktor Orbán in rare show of solidarity with Poland
In a rare statement of solidarity, Orbán said Hungary's call for peace was rational. The Polish Foreign Minister responded on social media, demanding that Hungary condemn Russian aggression and withdraw its veto over Ukraine's EU bid.
ADVERTISEMENT