Poland and Hungary are once again in the spotlight over the rule of law, with the European Commission saying serious concerns remain. According to the Commission’s annual report on the … Read More
The Czech Republic will be an “honest broker” over rule of law matters, especially with its neighbours Poland and Hungary, during its presidency of the EU Council, Commissioner Věra Jourová … Read More
France will look at bypassing Hungary’s veto on a global corporate tax, an official has said after the measure was defeated last week. “Minimum taxation will be implemented in the … Read More
Hungary has blocked an EU directive that would impose a 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations, arguing the levy would deal a “low blow” to European competitiveness and endanger jobs. The … Read More
Hungary is ready to strike a compromise with Brussels to end the long-standing impasse that has blocked the country’s access to the EU’s coronavirus recovery fund, according to a minister … Read More
Patriarch Kirill, the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church, will be excluded from the latest package of EU sanctions against Russia after Hungary’s objection, three diplomats have told Euronews. Brussels accuses … Read More
The European Commission says Hungary’s performance related to the rule of law deteriorated last year, especially on LGBT rights and with the phone tapping of opposition journalists and businessmen. The … Read More
An ambitious proposal to ban all Russian oil imports from the European Union’s market remains stuck in negotiations, as several member states argue the rapid energy switch will wreak economic … Read More
Despite not being on the official agenda, Brussel’s proposed Russian oil embargo loomed large on Monday over a meeting of foreign affairs ministers that failed to break the deadlock after … Read More
