Serbian opposition figures are drawing new hope from Péter Magyar’s election victory in Hungary. Leading critics of President Aleksandar Vučić are calling on Brussels and Berlin to increase pressure on the regime in Belgrade.
By Till Hoppe and 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
At the EU summit, Viktor Orbán found himself more isolated than ever because of his blockade of the loan to Ukraine. Hungary’s prime minister is unlikely to back down before parliamentary elections on Apr. 12. On Iran, the summit called for a moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure.
By Stephan Israel
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.
By Stephan Israel
The Foreign Affairs Council today and the summit on Thursday are overshadowed by a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Unlike before the summit in Alaska in the summer, the Europeans are taking a relaxed approach this time and want to stay the course.
By Stephan Israel
