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20/09/2022

Hungarian government submits amendments designed to underpin deal with EU

The government on Monday submitted to MPs its first package of amendments related to the European Union's conditionality procedure.
19/09/2022

Timmermans discusses Hungary’s energy and transport plans with Orbán’s cabinet

The Hungarian government is planning a €16 billion overhaul of the Hungarian electricity network, largely financed by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility
18/09/2022

Bad news for forint? Brussels proposed to suspend 7.5 bn EUR EU funds, opened catwalk

The European Commission revealed its decision this morning in the budget conditionality procedure they launched against Hungary #Hungary #Hungarian #budged #EuropeanCommission #dailynewshungary #economy #crisis #RRF #ruleoflaw #Orbán
18/09/2022

European Commission’s big decision this morning: will Hungary get EUR 15.8 bn?

At least 15.8 billion euros are at stake and the European Commission will decide in the issue today at 10.30 am. Follow us to get updates! #Hungary #Hungarian #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #EU #dailynewshungary #euro #government
15/09/2022

Official: Hungary is not a democratic country, Fidesz disgruntled

The EP passed a report on the state of the rule of law in Hungary today. Fidesz blasted the EP for "still busily attacking Hungary even amid the current crisis". #hungary #dailynewshungary #fidesz #europeanparliament #ruleoflaw #corruption
14/09/2022

Hungarian MEP: European Parliament wants to blackmail, not seek consensus

"At the elections this spring, the Hungarian people said no to the left-wing and lecturing by Brussels," the politician said. #hungary #dailynewshungary #fidesz #eu #ec #russia #sanctions
14/09/2022

The debate on the rule of law has begun: Hungary is no longer a democracy

Hungarian opposition politicians have proposed to the EU that aid to Hungary should be distributed directly to local governments or the people, bypassing the Hungarian government. #hungary #dailynewshungary #europeanunion #europeancommission #europeanparliament #eufunding
14/09/2022

Hungarian MEP: Sanctions have backfired, EU’s proposals are irresponsible and absurd

The energy market is stretched to breaking point and the situation is unsustainable, the EC commissioner for energy affairs said. #hungary #dailynewshungary #europeancommission #europeanunion #russia #sanctions #energy
10/09/2022

Leaked document: chance high that Hungary will lose EUR 8.8 bn EU fund

Benedek Jávor, the Head of Delegation of the City of Budapest in Brussels leaked Johannes Hahn's letter, sent during the summer. Here are the details. #Hungary #Hungarian #economy #budget #EuropeanUnion #EU #dailynewshungary #document #leak #Budapest #infringement #EuropeanCommission
07/09/2022

Hungarian Justice Minister in Brussels to discuss EU funds

The meetings will focus on EU funds and the rule of law process #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary #Brussels
07/09/2022

Minister Varga asks the Czechs to help in the negotiations on conditionality mechanism procedure

Varga highlighted the links between Hungary's and Czechia's past, present and future
06/09/2022

Hungarian government sets up anti-corruption body under EU pressure

This decision serves the purpose of being granted access to the resources of the recovery fund of the EU (EUR 5.8 billion)
06/09/2022

Three Hungarian cities have won EC support for preparations to become climate-neutral

Minister Navracsics asked about progress regarding EU funding:
01/09/2022

What is the Hungarian government doing to comply with the EU?

Hungarian government sent the package to the European Commission on 22 August, but details are not yet known..... #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary #Fidesz #EU #EuropeanCommission
24/07/2022

EU gives Hungary a month to act before they suspend funds!

Hungary may lose billions of euros, if the government does not act quickly.  #Hungary #Hungarian #EU #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #money #EUfund
19/07/2022

Hungarian Parliament adopts resolution on EU future

EU's current treaties "are not an adequate basis for cooperation in a time of crises" #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary #EuropeanUnion
14/07/2022

Hungarian Justice min: Hungary provides ‘straightforward answers’ to rule of law concerns

The Hungarian government has received the European Commission's latest annual report #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary #EU #LIBE
14/07/2022

Fidesz MEP: EP report condemning Hungary ‘a lie’

The LIBE report also said there were concerns over the rights of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Hungary. #DailyNewsHungary #Hungary #LIBE
11/07/2022

Drought: government asks modifications from the European Commission

Government asks important modifications from the European Commission because of the drought in the country. #Hungary #Hungarian #water #river #rain #drought #dailynewshungary #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission
11/07/2022

Will the Hungarian government give in to Brussels to save the forint?

The government is now more accommodating to Brussels' demands. Has it realised that the forint cannot be allowed to depreciate indefinitely? #hungary #dailynewshungary #forint #government #brussels #eu