Europe Today Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be? Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline. 26/03/2026
Europe Today Barroso: Cut Hungary from EU talks unless it explains allegations Also in this neswsletter: The embattled EU-US trade deal is expected to clear the final hurdle in a vote in the European Parliament's plenary. 26/03/2026
Europe Today Moscow calls, Hungary answers? Political bomb exploding in Brussels A political bomb just exploded in Brussels. A Washington Post investigation claims Hungarian foreign minister spent years stepping out of confidential EU meetings to directly phone Russian officials. What is going on here? 25/03/2026
Europe News Hungary will gradually halt gas exports to Ukraine Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a gradual halt of gas exports to Ukraine until Kyiv repairs the Druzhba oil pipeline. The dispute is also blocking a €90bn EU aid package for Ukraine. 25/03/2026
Europe News In Orbán's veto, António Costa finds his biggest challenge yet With his "unacceptable" veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Viktor Orbán is not only defying his fellow leaders. He is also directly challenging António Costa's authority and credibility as European Council president. 25/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash over allegations of Russia leaks Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot. 25/03/2026
The Cube Fake Euronews website targets Hungary election with false claims A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections. 24/03/2026
No Comment European nationalist leaders show their support for Orban ahead of elections European nationalist politicians gathered in Budapest on Monday to show support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of elections scheduled for April 12. 24/03/2026
Europe Today Trump backs down on ultimatum as EU seals trade deal with Australia Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 24/03/2026
Europe Today Iran vows retaliation if Trump hits power grid as war enters 24th day Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 23/03/2026
World News Hungarian FM shared EU secrets with Kremlin for years, report claims A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it. 22/03/2026
Europe News Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of progressives in Brussels' CPAC Hungary, an overseas version of the most prominent right-wing political event in the US, kicked off in Hungary. Independent media are not allowed to enter. Neither Trump nor JD Vance showed up, but Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán in video message. 22/03/2026
Belgium Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures over oil dispute Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.” 20/03/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Leaders fuming as defiant Orbán holds veto on Ukraine loan Also in this newsletter: Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton tells Euronews the war in Iran is "Europe's war", and exclusive lines from interviews with the Bulgarian PM, Ukrainian Finance Minister and Israeli Ambassador to the UN in Geneva. 20/03/2026
Europe News 'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point. António Costa sees his authority challenged in the biggest test yet as European Council president. 20/03/2026
No Comment Belgium: EU leaders meet as Ukraine loan remains blocked EU leaders show unity but fail to approve €90bn loan for Kyiv as Hungary’s Viktor Orban vetoes over oil transit dispute with Ukraine. 19/03/2026