‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election
The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.

The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.









Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.
EU maintains pressure after slamming US for lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports as Middle East war bites.
EU and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders condemn ‘unjustifiable Iranian attacks’ across region after talks in Brussels.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned European countries against joining the ongoing war with Israel and the US.
Macron’s ‘advanced deterrence’ will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
Slovakia had issued a two-day ultimatum to Ukraine to reopen the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.
European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree.
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
Europe is facing a great dilemma: Continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump’s defence of ‘Western civilisation’?