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Meloni and Magyar reinforce connections after Orbán

Italy and Hungary indicated on Thursday that their relationship will stay strong following Viktor Orbán’s departure, with his successor Péter Magyar and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledging close cooperation.

07 May 2026-19:42
Hungary’s Magyar stands by decision to name brother-in-law as justice minister

Hungary's incoming justice minister is married to Anna Ilona Melléthei-Barna, the sister of Péter Magyar, a connection that the Tisza leader described as having "created a serious dilemma" for him.

01 May 2026-19:28
Ukraine aims to close most EU negotiating chapters within 18 months

Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka announced during a parliamentary session that Ukraine is on track to close the majority of its EU accession negotiating chapters within the next 12 to 18 months.

01 May 2026-15:13
Peter Magyar sets out vision to unlock EU funds by mid-May

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick steps to release billions of suspended European Union funding, while clashing with allies of his predecessor ‌who remain in place.

15 Apr 2026-16:39
Hungary’s election winner Magyar meets president, urges resignation

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar met President Tamas Sulyok on Wednesday in Budapest, following a decisive parliamentary election victory that reshaped the country’s political landscape.

15 Apr 2026-12:30
Hungary’s incoming leader pledges to unlock frozen EU funds after election win

Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar has said securing the release of frozen European Union funds will be a “top priority” after his party’s decisive election victory.

14 Apr 2026-21:59
Kremlin welcomes Hungary’s Magyar for talks

The Kremlin says it is encouraged by signals that Hungary’s prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar, is open to a “pragmatic dialogue” with Russia following his election victory.

14 Apr 2026-14:50
From Orbán to Magyar: Hungary shifts power and goals, but not its interests

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, and a political observer, as well as a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

14 Apr 2026-14:37
Hungary's newly elected PM warns Russia poses a security risk

Hungary’s prime minister Péter Magyar has described Russia as a security threat, saying Europe must be ready to defend itself.

13 Apr 2026-20:44
Fico offers cooperation to Hungary’s new PM after shock election

Slovakia has signaled a willingness to maintain close ties with Hungary following a major political shift in Budapest.

13 Apr 2026-09:45