The European Union imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers while simultaneously awarding a $3 million research grant to CyberRidge, an Israeli firm staffed with military intelligence veterans, highlighting inconsistent policy toward Israel's occupation activities.
The European Union reached a compromise agreement to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas officials, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough that balances accountability between Israeli and Palestinian actors amid ongoing regional tensions.
The European Union unanimously imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and organizations for West Bank violence, marking the first such action since October 2023, though some member states demanded stronger measures addressing settlement expansion.
The EU approved sanctions including asset freezes and travel bans against violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank after Hungary lifted its veto, marking a breakthrough in addressing settlement expansion and violence amid international criticism.
The European Union unanimously sanctioned seven West Bank settler entities and Hamas-affiliated figures in May 2026, marking a dramatic foreign policy shift enabled by Hungary's April election ousting veto-wielding Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The European Union imposed sanctions on seven Israeli settlers and organizations for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, with Belgium's foreign minister stating the measure sends a clear message that extremism carries consequences, ending Hungary's previous veto on the decision.
A former Polish justice minister faces prosecution and has traveled from Hungary to the US.
Hungary's new government signals it will abandon using EU vetoes as political leverage, potentially ending years of obstruction on Ukraine aid, sanctions, and EU decisions under the previous administration.
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The European Union is building momentum toward sanctions against violent Israeli settlers and illegal West Bank settlements, with a political agreement potentially emerging today as Hungary's government change removes a key blocking obstacle.
Iranian politician's son secured Australian residency, raising questions about visa rules.
Centrist Péter Magyar became Hungarian Prime Minister with 140 parliamentary votes, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year ultranationalist rule and signaling renewed European Union ties after years of tension under his predecessor.
Putin scaled back Moscow's Victory Day parade, removing military hardware for the first time in two decades amid security concerns over Ukrainian strikes, while his shortened speech emphasized moral strength as geopolitical isolation deepens.
Putin scaled back Moscow's Victory Day parade by removing military hardware for the first time in two decades, deployed unprecedented security measures amid Ukrainian drone threats, and delivered a shortened speech emphasizing unity while condemning NATO, reflecting growing internal vulnerabilities and geopolitical isolation.
Péter Magyar is sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, ending the Orbán era.
Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister Saturday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule after Magyar's Tisza party won last month's election with record-breaking parliamentary seats, promising anti-corruption reforms and EU reconciliation.
The Netherlands is pushing EU negotiations to deploy €210 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense, backed by Baltic and Nordic states, though Belgium, France, Italy, and others resist due to legal and retaliation concerns.
The EU imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers over increasing violence against West Bank Palestinians.
Rubio leads Vance as the preferred 2028 Republican candidate, with 45.4 percent support in a recent poll.
Hungary's new Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has been sworn in, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Trump polls dinner guests on GOP succession, asking about JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
The EU approved sanctions against violent Israeli settlers after Hungary lifted its veto, marking a limited step addressing West Bank violence, though member states disagreed on stronger trade measures targeting illegal settlements.
The European Union unanimously sanctioned Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations in the West Bank after years of deadlock, though it rejected stronger economic measures like trade restrictions, marking a policy shift following Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat.
Peter Magyar was elected Hungary's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year nationalist rule following April's decisive opposition victory. Magyar promised reformed governance focused on public service, signaling democratic renewal welcomed by European Union leadership.
The European Union is preparing its 21st sanctions package against Russia, potentially targeting Patriarch Kirill and Russian Orthodox Church officials, following Hungary's political shift that removed previous obstacles to restrictions on Russia's financial sector and military-industrial complex.
The European Union is preparing its 21st sanctions package in late June or July to target Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military companies, aiming to weaken Putin's negotiating position and exploit Russia's current economic vulnerability during potential peace talks.
Hungary's new prime minister Péter Magyar has been sworn in, vowing to serve the country.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lost his 16-year rule to Péter Magyar, who promises anti-corruption reforms and reduced Russian dependence, potentially shifting EU policy on Ukraine aid amid broader Eastern European political realignment.
President Milei scolded ministers, defending his chief of staff amid controversy.
The European Commission withheld Hungary's full €10.4 billion EU Recovery Fund, offering only €6.5 billion in grants while blocking €3.9 billion in loans, pressuring Prime Minister Péter Magyar to implement democratic reforms and align with EU standards before full disbursement.
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Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Viktor Orbán's nationalist government, ending his 16-year rule with a two-thirds parliamentary majority, enabling rollback of autocratic policies and EU fund restoration.
Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won Hungary's April elections with a two-thirds majority, promising constitutional reforms to dismantle Orbán's authoritarian system and restore EU funding while facing a four-month deadline for critical legal changes.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has significantly strengthened his position since Trump declared him without "cards" a year ago, leveraging Ukraine's effective drone defense, stopping Russian advances in the Donbas, and gaining increased Western support while Putin faces mounting economic and security pressures.
The European Union imposed sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in response to escalating attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, marking the bloc's attempt to pressure Israel toward de-escalation amid broader regional tensions.
The EU unanimously approved sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders after Hungary withdrew its opposition, imposing asset freezes and travel bans amid escalating West Bank violence and mounting criticism of Israeli government policies.
Hungary's new government faces nepotism allegations after the justice minister resigns.
The European Union unanimously sanctioned Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations Monday after Hungary's government change ended years of diplomatic deadlock, though critics argue the targeted measures fall short of addressing record West Bank settler violence and Gaza devastation.
A new Euroskeptic premier takes power in Bulgaria, praising Hungary's strongman Viktor Orbán.
The EU unanimously sanctioned Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations following years of deadlock, after Hungary's leadership change ended Netanyahu supporter Viktor Orbán's veto, though stronger economic measures were shelved amid pressure from Gaza violence.
EU top diplomat Kallas expects foreign ministers to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including asset freezes and travel bans, following Hungary's policy shift under new leadership.
Hungary's newly elected government defies EU binding rules by refusing to phase out Russian energy imports, prioritizing affordability over solidarity, raising questions about whether other member states will follow suit amid Europe's deindustrialization and fiscal strain.
Hungary returned an $82 million cash and gold shipment to Ukraine after seizing it in March, marking improved relations following Prime Minister Orbán's electoral defeat and signaling a potential shift toward less confrontational policy toward Kyiv.
Putin scaled back Moscow's Victory Day parade, omitting military hardware for the first time in two decades amid security concerns over Ukrainian strikes, while his shortened speech emphasized unity as his international isolation deepens following Trump's pivot toward Ukraine.
Trump fuels debate over his 2028 successor, choosing between JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
Putin scaled back Moscow's Victory Day parade, removing military hardware for the first time in two decades amid security concerns over Ukrainian drone strikes, while his brief speech emphasized unity as geopolitical isolation deepens internationally.
Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany has rattled NATO allies and sparked debate over European defense autonomy, prompting EU leaders to accelerate independent military capabilities amid concerns about Washington's strategic commitment to the alliance.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates Péter Magyar on becoming Hungarian PM.
Péter Magyar is elected as Hungary's new prime minister, succeeding Viktor Orbán.
Germany debates the handling of Soviet war memorials and Stalin quotes in Berlin.