About: Hungary
Hungary’s vast geothermal potential – untapped
Hungary sits on a huge geothermal basin and already has district heating infrastructure in place to deliver clean energy to citizens. And despite this, the government is making no effort to take advantage of it, experts say.
Guess what? Hungary & Co. have no need for opt-out from Russian-oil ban
As the Kremlin cuts natural-gas deliveries to European Union countries, the EU should waste no time closing a loophole in its oil embargo against Russia, write Martin Vladimirov and Kostantsa Rangelova.
Germany and five other EU countries commit to solidarity as blackouts loom
Germany, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on risk preparedness and solidarity in the electricity sector as the danger of blackouts becomes more realistic in light of the dwindling energy supplies coming from Russia.
No more EU sanctions on Russia needed, negotiations better option – Hungary
The European Union should stop adding sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and instead push for a ceasefire and the start of negotiations, a senior aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Thursday (23 June).
Hungarian license plates on the black market / ‘Putinism’ on the rise in the Balkans
This week we are talking about a new entry into the black market: Hungarian license plates. EURACTIV’s Network Editor Vlad Makszimov is here to help us understand why they are in high demand, the current gas prices in Hungary, and...
EU’s Breton tells Hungary to suspend discriminatory fuel prices
EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Wednesday (8 June) told Hungary to suspend discriminatory fuel pricing against vehicles with foreign licence plates or risk being taken to court, according to a European Commission letter seen by Reuters.
Hungary celebrates EU Russia oil ban ‘victory’ – for now
Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Tuesday (31 May) hailed Hungary's exemption from an EU Russian oil ban, but analysts warned he has only won more time and will need to adjust to the new reality.
EU leaders back partial ban on Russian oil imports into the bloc
After several weeks of drawn-out negotiations mostly stalled by Hungary, EU leaders on Monday (30 May) struck a political compromise to ban seaborne imports of Russian oil by the end of the year, but fell short of a full embargo.
EU summit unlikely to adopt Russia oil ban, will look at ‘the broader picture’
Attempts to negotiate a compromise to get Hungary to back a Russian oil ban before a EU summit later on Monday (30 May) have made no progress. Reportedly, leaders don't want to squabble and will look at "the bigger picture".
EU realistically in for the long-haul on Russian oil ban
Hungary is digging in its heels, and the prospect of the sixth sanction package against Russia, including a ban on imports of Russian oil, being approved before the EU summit on Monday (30 May) is decreasing, EURACTIV understands.
No Russia oil embargo discussion at EU summit, says Hungary’s Orbán
Hungary will not drop its opposition to an EU embargo on Russian oil any time soon, and so EU leaders should not discuss the issue at next week’s summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told European Council President Charles...
EU reputation at stake as Hungary continues to block Russia sanctions
The EU has not found consensus on the new sanction package against Russia and an agreement could be still 'a week or two' away, EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell said on 17 May, as Hungary said it would not lift its veto.
EU ministers urge Hungary to sign up to planned Russian oil embargo
EU foreign ministers sought to publicly pressure Hungary on Monday (16 May) to lift its veto on a proposed oil embargo on Russia, with Lithuania saying the bloc was being "held hostage by one member state".
EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states
The European Commission has proposed changes to its planned embargo on Russian oil to give Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic more time to prepare for the shift in their energy supplies, three EU sources said on Friday (6 May).
Medvedev hails Orbán’s opposition to EU oil, religious figures sanctions
Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's opposition to the proposed EU embargo of oil and sanctions targeting the leader of the Russian church.
MEPs blast French presidency for skipping EU debate on Hungary and Poland
European lawmakers across the political spectrum lashed out on Tuesday (3 May) at the French delegation heading the EU Council for not showing up at a long-delayed debate on the procedure against Hungary and Poland for their alleged breach of EU values.
Hungary shrugs off Ukrainian allegations it was warned of the war by Kremlin
Hungary dismissed as "fake news" allegations made by a high-level Ukrainian official that Budapest had been warned by Russian President Vladimir Putin of his intention to invade Ukraine and was even planning to annex part of its neighbour's territory.
Hungary: Commission officially launches procedure linking bloc funds to rule of law
The European Commission has started the procedure against Hungary because of long-standing concerns over persistent misuse of EU funds in the country, the institution announced on Wednesday (27 April).
EU inches forward on Russian oil ban as Germany, Hungary soften opposition
The two main opponents to a ban on Russian oil imports, Germany and Hungary, have softened their opposition to the move. EURACTIV looks at the options on the table and the state of play.
Le Pen’s U-turn on EU policy is proving difficult to sell
France's far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen insists she wants to remain in the EU and "deeply" reform it despite accusations that her programme is just a veiled "Frexit". EURACTIV France reports.
‘Ever Closer’ Union or ‘Ever Stronger’ Union?
The 1648 Westphalia treaty stipulated that each state could choose its own religion and others would not interfere in its internal matters. This Westphalian approach is a way to live in peace and harmony with distant partners and among ourselves, writes Žiga Turk.
EU funds to help Ukraine refugees are insufficient, frontline countries warn
Frontline EU countries receiving Ukrainian refugees are warning that the bloc's current approach of loosening rules that govern structural fund spending in order to finance the influx of those fleeing the war will be insufficient in the long run.
Tensions mount between Ukraine and Hungary over Budapest’s Russia stance
Ukraine accused Hungary of undermining the unity of the European Union on Thursday (7 Apil) and Budapest told Kyiv to stop meddling in its affairs, deepening a row between the neighbours over the Hungarian response to Russia’s invasion. Hungarian Prime...