Viktor Orbán
Péter Magyar discusses the unblocking of 20 billion euros in aid in Brussels. To receive the funds, Hungary must fulfill 27 conditions regarding reforms.
Péter Magyar will discuss the unblocking of billions of euros for Hungary in Brussels. Budapest risks losing 10 billion euros due to a deadline in August.
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not accept the parliamentary mandate in order to reorganize Fidesz. A journalist suggests his relocation to the USA as a refuge due to the loss of immunity.
The Equilor fund profited by betting on Orban's defeat and the opposition's victory. The company is controlled by István Tiborcz, the husband of the former prime minister's daughter.
At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.
The President warned of the danger of delaying aid to Ukraine and delaying the supply of air defense systems. The EU loan of 90 billion euros is critical for the country's survival.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the US Treasury Secretary the strengthening of sanctions and preventing their lifting. The parties also reviewed investment projects.
Juraj Blanár announced his readiness to veto the 20th EU sanctions package for the sake of the oil pipeline's operation. At the same time, the country will support a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine.
The Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Armed Forces ordered a reduction in the contingent guarding energy facilities. Previously, 600 soldiers were deployed due to statements about a Ukrainian threat.
The next informal meeting of EU heads of state will take place on April 23-24 in Cyprus. A meeting of EU heads of state and government is scheduled for June 18 - Viktor Orbán may be invited there before his resignation.
Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.
Donald Trump has endorsed Hungary's new leader, Péter Magyar, after his victory. Magyar is preparing for the transfer of power and plans to stop state propaganda.
The US Vice President stated that Orbán "protected" American companies from Brussels. Vance also noted the Prime Minister's role in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Minister Szijjártó returned to work after disappearing during Orbán's speech. Péter Magyar announced the beginning of the mass destruction of secret papers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.
Minister Andriy Sybiha lifted travel restrictions to Hungary. This happened after Péter Magyar and the Tisza party won the parliamentary elections.
Tisza party leader Péter Magyar announced victory over the regime and demanded the creation of a transitional government. The EU has already congratulated the opposition leader on his election success.
The President of the European Commission commented on the elections in Hungary, where Péter Magyar's opposition party is leading. The Tisza Party receives 136 seats in parliament against Fidesz's 56.
Péter Magyar's Tisza Party secures 136 seats in the Hungarian parliament. Viktor Orbán personally called the opposition leader to congratulate him on the result.
After 45% of votes processed, the Tisza party wins 135 seats in parliament. Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party receives only 57 mandates with record turnout.
By 5:00 PM, over 5. 5 million citizens had cast their votes, an all-time high. The main contest is between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary recorded a turnout of 16. 89% in the first hours of voting. Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar have already visited polling stations.
Polling stations have opened in Hungary for the parliamentary elections. The main struggle has unfolded between the Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza party.
On the eve of parliamentary elections, supporters of Orbán and Magyar took to the streets of Budapest. The opposition demands change, while the prime minister calls for stability.