Péter Magyar wants to lead Hungary back into Europe. The election winner promises that his country will once again be a strong ally in NATO and the European Union. Across Europe, there is widespread relief that the Orbán era has come to an end.
By Stephan Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in discussions with her commissioners over measures to propose at the next summit in response to high energy prices – likely including a tax on windfall profits. For now, the Commission is rejecting calls to suspend fiscal rules.
By Manuel Berkel, Till Hoppe and Almut Siefert
The NATO Secretary General’s visit to Washington stands in stark contrast to the mood at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Staff members speak of disappointment and fatigue in light of US President Donald Trump’s threats to withdraw from the alliance.
By Katharina Horban
While polls show challenger Péter Magyar as the favorite, these predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Moreover, even if Viktor Orbán loses, he could still derail the transfer of power.
By Stephan Israel
The Strait of Hormuz is not yet open. International partners are preparing initiatives to get ships out of the Persian Gulf – preferably without having to pay the expensive toll.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The war being waged by the US and Israel against Iran has already begun to reshape the regional order.
By Shams Ul Haq
Mark Rutte visits the White House with the aim of defusing Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with NATO and dissuading the US president from potentially withdrawing from the alliance. How successful the Secretary General is in this endeavor may become clear by the time of the NATO summit in Ankara in early July.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
Even after the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, major airlines are still reluctant to speak of a return to normalcy. Aviation fuel was a key topic at a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group. One current problem is the lack of clear data.
By Manuel Berkel
US Vice President J.D. Vance is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on Sunday and has accused Brussels of interference. He portrays the Hungarian prime minister as an ally in the defense of Western values and reiterates his criticism of Europe’s social media regulations.
By Stephan Israel
Orbán’s challenger, Péter Magyar, wants to push for a change in policy toward Brussels following an election victory on April 12. He is also seeking access to the frozen funds.
By Stephan Israel
