Rassemblement National and League join ‘Patriots for Europe’ to make it third-largest faction in European parliament
Hungarian premier has rattled EU and Nato allies with recent diplomatic forays to Kyiv and Moscow
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’
Also in this newsletter: Germany and Turkey locked in diplomatic spat over a hand gesture
Hungary’s PM seeks to broker peace talks after opposing western support for Ukraine in Russia’s invasion
Franco-German frictions and the advance of hard-right parties threaten trouble when Europe needs a common front
Prominent critic of military aid to Kyiv asks neighbour to consider ceasefire proposal
Also in this newsletter: Bulgaria tries yet again to form a stable government
We need to negotiate a new deal that removes administrative and other burdens
But European Commission president fails to secure the backing of Italy
Also in this newsletter: European Commission slammed over questionable job appointment
Antal Rogán controls Hungary’s state-friendly media but has failed to curb Péter Magyar’s rise
Breakthrough comes after Dutch PM promises that Hungary will be allowed to opt out from Ukraine-related activities
Also in this newsletter: the colourful MEPs heading to Brussels
Hungary objects to proposal to fast-track up to €2bn worth of weapons for Kyiv
Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory
Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade
Description of relationship ‘for the new era’ comes as Viktor Orbán offers steadfast support for Beijing in the EU
Péter Magyar is seen as such a threat that the PM has deployed the government’s full firepower against him
Cover-up of paedophilia at orphanage near prime minister’s village dents reputation and leads to rise of internal challenger
Hungary’s new agency targets politicians, journalists and activists for receiving US funding
Biden administration has complained Hungarian leader views bilateral ties through partisan lens
Concerns about independence of central bank weigh on currency, as Warsaw’s relations with EU thaw
Hungary’s leader discards the head of state and sets his sights on transforming the EU from within
Budapest will vote on Monday after resisting Stockholm’s efforts to join military alliance
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