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politics9 days ago•2 min saved

Hungary's 'Operation Purge' Detains Two Ex-Ministers as PM Magyar Loses Immunity

Hungarian prosecutors detained two former ministers from Viktor Orbán’s government over corruption charges, marking a key step in Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s anti-graft campaign. Simultaneously, parliament lifted Magyar’s immunity regarding a minor theft case, a move he framed as clearing his name. While the new government emphasizes accountability, opposition Fidesz party members label the actions a political purge and a violation of judicial independence.

via Euronews.com|

#corruption #hungary #peter-magyar

politics10 days ago

Hungary strips PM Magyar of immunity in historic vote, opening probe into Danube phone incident

Hungarian parliament voted unanimously to lift the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orbán’s government. The move allows prosecutors to pursue a 2024 theft case involving Magyar and corruption charges against ex-ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták. Magyar, who requested the waiver to clear his name, remains in office but faces potential legal consequences if convicted.

via Politico|

#corruption #hungary #immunity-waiver

politics10 days ago

Hungary strips PM Magyar and two ex-ministers of immunity in historic anti-corruption move

Hungary’s parliament has voted to lift the legal immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orban’s government, enabling criminal probes. Magyar, facing a theft charge from a 2024 nightclub incident, requested the waiver to clear his name. The move marks the first time a sitting Hungarian PM has lost immunity and the first major corruption cases against top Orban-era figures. Fidesz boycotted the vote, calling it a political show trial, while Magyar’s government frames it as a key step in its anti-corruption agenda.

via Al Jazeera|

#corruption #hungary #immunity

politics11 days ago•0 min saved

Hungary strips PM Magyar's immunity in historic vote, targets former Fidesz ministers

Hungarian parliament voted to waive the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, making him the first sitting head of government in the country's history to lose legal protection while in office. The move allows prosecutors to pursue a case from June 2024 involving an incident at a Budapest nightclub. Simultaneously, the parliament stripped the immunity of two former Fidesz ministers, Miklós Seszták and Balázs Hankó, who face corruption charges. The Fidesz party boycotted the session, calling the proceedings a political show trial, while the new government framed the actions as part of its anti-corruption 'Operation Purgatory.'

via euractiv.com|

#corruption #fidesz #hungary

europe15 days ago•1 min saved

EU Commission proposes releasing €4.2bn in frozen funds for Hungary after rule-of-law reforms

The European Commission has proposed unblocking €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and restoring its access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, citing significant rule-of-law reforms under Prime Minister Péter Magyar. This follows a 2022 suspension of €6.3 billion due to corruption and procurement issues under Viktor Orbán. While €10 billion in recovery funds remain under review, €2 billion in cohesion funds stay blocked over asylum and academic freedom concerns, with Magyar pledging to resolve these by year's end.

via euronews.com|

#eu-funding #europe #hungary

world17 days ago•3 min saved

Hungary denies joining Zelenskyy’s Carpathian Eight, prompting a diplomatic spat

Hungary says it never consented to joining Zelenskyy’s Carpathian Eight forum, even as Kyiv lists it as a member and Kyiv’s foreign minister accuses Budapest of following Orbán’s line; the clash comes amid a disputed oil-storage deal between Naftogaz and MOL and renewed Hungarian vetoes over Ukraine’s EU accession talks tied to minority rights, signaling ongoing tension even as both sides express willingness for pragmatic cooperation and a possible bilateral meeting remains unscheduled.

via Euronews.com|

#carpathian-eight #energy-security #hungary

europe24 days ago•1 min saved

Hungary Sets Path to EU-Compliant LGBTQ Rules

Hungary's government submitted a bill to amend the 2021 law banning the 'promotion' or 'display' of homosexuality to minors, replacing it with language that targets material that could seriously impair a child's development and aiming to align with EU standards after an ECJ ruling; the bill also signals potential changes to a 2020 adoption law that could allow same-sex couples to adopt. Pride marches, previously banned, were authorized following the ECJ decision.

via Al Jazeera|

#adoption #eu #europe

world24 days ago•2 min saved

Hungary to shift adoption rules toward professional assessments for singles and same-sex couples

Hungary plans to overhaul its child adoption rules, expanding access to single and same-sex couples by restoring a professional, psychology- and child-protection expert–led assessment process. The move breaks with Orbán-era restrictions, leverages a new 220-page reform report as the basis for changes, and aligns with EU concerns about prior bans and the goal of placing children in loving families regardless of parental status or orientation.

via Euronews.com|

#adoption #eu-law #hungary

europe26 days ago•5 min saved

EU Court Rules Hungary Cannot Block Frozen Russian Asset Profits for Ukraine Aid

The European Court of Justice dismissed Hungary’s challenge to using revenues from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s military aid, ruling the matter falls outside its jurisdiction and should be handled by the General Court. Because Hungary abstained from initial votes on the allocation, it was excluded from subsequent ERA decisions, while the EU continues directing asset profits to Ukraine’s aid.

via Kyiv Post|

#eu #europe #european-court-of-justice

sports29 days ago•25 min saved

USA cruises into World Cup semis with 108-56 win over Hungary

The United States women’s basketball team routed Hungary 108-56 in Berlin to advance to the FIBA World Cup semifinals.

via AP News|

#basketball #fiba-world-cup #hungary

europe1 month ago•1 min saved

EU court rejects Hungary’s bid to halt Ukraine aid backed by frozen Russian assets

The EU General Court dismissed Hungary’s lawsuit challenging a Council decision to channel interest from frozen Russian central-bank assets to Ukraine via the European Peace Facility, saying the move is a CFSP/foreign-policy matter outside EU judicial review. From 2022–24 the EU mobilised €6.1 billion under the EPF for Ukraine, with a 2024 €5 billion increase through a dedicated Ukraine Assistance Fund, bringing total EPF support to €11.1 billion. Hungary’s Orbán-era blocking of Kyiv aid has shifted under the new government, which now treats Russia as a threat, including expelling ten Russian diplomats amid Moscow’s condemnation.

via Euronews.com|

#eu #europe #european-peace-facility

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

USA Set for Early Morning Quarterfinal Clash with Hungary in Berlin

USA will face Hungary in the Berlin quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a 5:30 am ET tip. Hungary advanced by beating Japan and sits at 3-1, led by Dorka Juhasz, while Team USA relies on a balanced attack from Jackie Young, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and a productive bench. The Americans are favorites but must sharpen after a narrow win over Italy as they push toward the medal rounds amid strong challengers like France.

via Sports Illustrated|

#basketball #fiba-world-cup #hungary

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

USA-Hungary Quarterfinal Showdown as Berlin Hosts World Cup Knockout

Hungary defeated Japan 84-63 and Germany defeated Korea 94-56 to advance to the quarterfinals in Berlin, setting up a USA–Hungary showdown in the knockout stage; the updated bracket includes France vs Puerto Rico or China, Belgium vs Germany, and Spain vs Italy or Australia, with USA listed as the -310 favorite on FanDuel and Germany as a long-shot contender. Predictions have USA to beat Hungary and Germany to beat Belgium to reach the semifinals, underscoring Hungary’s momentum and Germany’s defense as key factors.

via Bleacher Report|

#fiba #germany #hungary

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Moscow Warns of Harsh Retaliation

Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave over ‘unacceptable’ activities, saying the move protects security, while Moscow vows a harsh and painful retaliation; the EU says the decision is legitimate and coordinated, reflecting a shift in Budapest’s previously warmer stance toward Russia.

via aljazeera.com|

#diplomats #eu-relations #expulsion

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Citing Unacceptable Activities

Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats, saying their activities violated the Vienna Convention and were unacceptable. Deputy PM Anita Orbán emphasized the move protects Hungary’s security and sovereignty and does not sever diplomatic ties with Russia; Russia vowed a response, while EU officials labeled the decision a legitimate action within broader tensions over Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

via Fox News|

#diplomacy #hungary #nato