EU, Hungary and Russia

Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
Hungary Wants Ukraine Gas Transit to Resume as EU Sanctions Rollover Looms
Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the sanctions rollover due at the end of this month. The EU renews sanctions every six months and requires unanimity among its 27 member countries to do so.
Hungary Says It Will Consult US on EU’s Russia Sanctions Renewal
Hungary said it will consult the United States before making a decision about renewing the European Union’s sanctions against Russia as a deadline looms at the end of the month.
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block attempts to renew EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
Hungary Says EU Should Talk to Trump Before Russia Sanctions Renewal Decision
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only after consulting with the incoming Trump administration, Hungary's EU minister said on Thursday.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute his country ...
Hungary ratchets up anti-sanctions rhetoric as renewal deadline looms
The extension of EU sanctions shouldn't be automatic, the Hungarian government has said, in remarks that threaten to unravel ...
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Hungary wobbles on sanctions threat after Trump calls out Putin
Viktor Orbán has flirted with killing the EU’s Russia sanctions. But he didn’t get the ally he might have expected in Donald ...
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Hungary’s cohesion crisis, EU funds in limbo with rule-of-law standstill
In Hungary, €38 million will be implemented for technical assistance through the Operational Programme Plus, of which the EU will contribute some €31.47 million ...
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EU Funding Taps Have Not Been Turned Off!
While the cycle is far from over, Hungary is currently in the middle tier of EU fund absorption among member states.
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Hungary and Slovakia reject Ukraine's NATO membership bid
Hungary and Slovakia have reaffirmed their opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership bid, Slovak media reported Tuesday.
Hundreds of Hungary schools hit with bomb threats
A total of 268 educational institutions nationwide got the bomb threats via email. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Hungary FM: Development Requires Peace
In response to a question from Magyar Nemzet, the minister explained that peace is essential for enabling the opportunity for ...