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The Hungarian leader overplayed his hand by blocking the aid package last year. This time, EU leaders were ready for him.
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February 5, 2024
EU Orbán Fatigue Breaks Ukraine Aid Deadlock
The Hungarian leader overplayed his hand by blocking the aid package last year. This time, EU leaders were ready for him.
December 20, 2023
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Viktor?
There is anger being aimed at Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over his obstructionist policies, but much of the commentary is misplaced.
August 4, 2023
Wine and War in the Carpathians
Ukraine and Hungary have a problem. Partly because the illiberal administration of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is unsupportive of Kyiv’s war for survival, but also because of issues over the Hungarian minority.
April 20, 2023
US to Hungary: Behave Like a Proper Ally
US policy toward the Central European state is getting tougher. It’s about time.
April 17, 2023
Grains of European Discord Bring Ukraine Bans
Poland says it still supports Ukraine, but can no longer allow tariff-free imports of grain and other products. Other European governments may follow.
February 3, 2023
Hungary’s Sudden Army Purge: What’s Going On?
Something strange is happening to one of the most important institutions of the Hungarian state.
January 31, 2023
Black Sea Cables to Slake Europe’s Thirst for Energy
The world’s longest and deepest undersea power and digital cable line is to be laid between the eastern and western shores of the Black Sea.
November 29, 2022
EU Tests Orbán’s Strongman Skills
Even for a man as eager to ruffle feathers as Viktor Orbán, the past weeks have been very busy.
September 27, 2022
Putin Gambles on Winter and Orbán
By ordering military mobilization, in parallel with sham referendums in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is taking an enormous risk.