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Hungary
Eurotopics: How Will Hungary Handle its EU Council Presidency?
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
July 3, 2024
Zelensky
Viktor Orban Arrives in Kyiv on First Wartime Visit to Ukraine, Meets 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.
July 2, 2024
Ukraine
Poles Barred Ukrainian Trucks From Crossing Border Despite EU Liberalization Due to Mistake
Despite an agreement between Ukraine and the EU allowing freight transport without extra permits, Poland suspended Ukrainian trucks from crossing the border anyway.
July 1, 2024
Hungary
Tussles With Brussels Overshadow Hungary EU Presidency
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.
July 1, 2024
Europe
France Votes in Snap Polls as Far-Right Eyes Historic Win
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.
June 30, 2024
Europe
Eurotopics: Will the Elections Bring Clarity to France?
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?
June 29, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Kaja Kallas – Unlocking a New Era of Courageous European Policy Towards Russia
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.
June 29, 2024
EU
Georgia’s Accession Process to the Bloc ‘de Facto’ Halted, EU Leaders Warn
EU leaders stated that “the law adopted on transparency of foreign influence represents backsliding” on steps Georgia took to become an EU candidate country.
June 29, 2024
Hungary Blocks Ukraine, Moldova’s EU Membership Talks
Hungary has delayed a procedural step needed to advance Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership negotiations, putting Kyiv’s mid-July timeline at risk.
June 24, 2026
