The European Union July 23 EU turns up pressure on Hungary's Orban over his 'peace mission' to Russia, China In response to Viktor Orbán’s rogue "peace mission," EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell decided to host a strategic EU meeting in Brussels rather than Budapest, Hungary.
Europe July 21 Populists shut out of European political systems that favor establishment parties Voters abandoned mainstream center-right parties for populist right candidates in recent elections in the UK and France, but tactical voting by the left and vote-splitting among right-wing parties prevented gains.
The European Union July 18 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen makes final bid for second term before vote Ursula von der Leyen is running for a second five-year term as president of the European Union's executive commission. She is popular, but her re-election is not a foregone conclusion.
Europe July 12 European leaders downplay Orban's praise of Trump as they defend Biden's gaffes: 'slips of the tongue' Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has raced around the world, meeting with leaders in Ukraine, Russia and China as he seeks to find a path to peace and a way out of the Ukraine war.
Europe July 11 Hungary's Orban ditches NATO summit to meet with Donald Trump Hungary's tenure as president of the European Union prompted its leader to kick off a blitz of meetings with foreign leaders, including in Ukraine and Russia.
Europe July 6 Putin stresses peace only after Ukraine's surrender as Hungary's Orban makes surprise visit to Moscow Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has kept in close contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine started, but he did not visit Kyiv until this week.
Crime July 5 Court eases travel restrictions for Andrew Tate as he awaits trial on charges of rape, human trafficking A Romanian court ruled on Friday that social media influencer Andrew Tate can travel within the European Union without restrictions while he awaits trial.
Russia July 5 Hungary's leader meets Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war, sparking EU criticism Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, drawing criticism from EU leaders against appeasement.
Europe July 2 Hungary's leader makes first visit to Ukraine since war began for peace talks with Zelenskyy Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's war with Ukraine began in February 2022 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Europe July 1 Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to 'Make Europe Great Again' Hungary's nationalist government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has begun its presidency of the European Union as the country faces skepticism from EU lawmakers.