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Viktor Orbán: Why he continues to escalate in isolation

Unanimity in the EU also works against Viktor Orbán: this was demonstrated by the heads of state and government at last week's summit. Orbán is isolated in Brussels, but Hungary's head of government continues to escalate at home. However, his business model could be reaching its limits.

By Stephan Israel

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Oligarchs: Hungary blocks extension of Russia sanctions.

The EU ambassadors want to make a new attempt today to extend the individual Russia sanctions. An agreement has so far failed due to Hungary's demand to remove a number of oligarchs from the sanctions list.

By Stephan Israel

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Hungarian government plans to ban sale of expired food

In Hungarian supermarkets, non-perishable foods are no longer allowed to be placed on the market 48 hours before their best-before date. Prime Minister Orbán's government has announced that it will amend a law to this effect.

By Merle Heusmann

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Orbán's ‘peace mission’: How Borrell reacts

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs decides to convene “informal meetings of EU foreign ministers in Brussels” to send a signal against the behavior of the Hungarian EU Presidency. But there should not be a boycott.

By Eric Bonse

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EPP can hope for backup from Hungary

Hungary is currently being kept on its toes by mass protests against the government. The opposition wants to turn the upcoming European elections into a mood test for Orbán. Several parties could bring Hungarian members back to the EPP group.

By Alina Leimbach

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EU summit agenda is wavering

Viktor Orbán is threatening to block important decisions in favor of Ukraine. Summit President Charles Michel and the Commission hastily try to change his mind. Suddenly, EU money is even flowing to Budapest again.

By Eric Bonse

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Hungary – EU platform for China's soft power

China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China – Hungary stands out: Budapest repeatedly shows itself to be openly positive towards Beijing. According to analysts, however, this does little for the country economically. The ties are based more on political reasons and offer opportunities for provocation in the direction of Brussels. The campus project of Fudan University in Budapest is now generating new resentment.

By Amelie Richter