
Brussels Faces Reality Check Over Ukraine’s EU Membership Bid
As Zelensky demands “full membership, EU leaders working to fast-track Ukraine’s accession are confronted with deep concerns over war, corruption, and the bloc’s own integration capacity.

As Zelensky demands “full membership, EU leaders working to fast-track Ukraine’s accession are confronted with deep concerns over war, corruption, and the bloc’s own integration capacity.

Manfred Weber says the EU could end its Article 7 procedure against Hungary, citing the “commitment” of the incoming government to “European values.”

The coalition crisis in Bucharest reflects falling poll numbers for the Social Democrats and growing competition from the right-wing nationalists.

Former president Rumen Radev’s party is tipped to win Sunday’s vote, but forming a stable government will be hard.

“What bothers Brussels is not just that Hungary stands out, but that this alternative could become popular among a majority of Europeans over time.”

Conservative and sovereignist leaders from across Europe gathered in Budapest to call for a shift away from EU centralisation and towards national sovereignty.

Western liberal media reports alleging Budapest colluding with Moscow are coming thick and fast over fears of another victory for Viktor Orbán.

“We are essentially importing political practices that look more at home in Lebanon or Sierra Leone or Pakistan than they do in Britain.”

Not one, but two controversial photos of an opposition Tisza Party candidate have fuelled a fresh political storm—weeks before Hungarians head to the polls.

Speakers at the Budapest Balkans Forum warned that the EU’s enlargement policy lacks credibility and clarity.