Sources: AFP
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán reiterated Hungary's opposition to opening European Union accession talks with Ukraine, citing concerns about Ukraine's readiness and the potential economic impact on the EU. 2023-12-8
The Financial Times reports that the European Union is facing difficulties in agreeing on a new aid package, due to opposition from Hungary. 2023-12-4
At the end of a European Union summit, representatives threaten to fine Poland on a daily basis and withhold part of the EU's budget from Hungary over their laws against the gay and LGBT communities. 2021-09-14
Slovakia authorizes the use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, becoming the second European Union country to do so after Hungary. 2021-05-26
Hungary approves the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for use in the country, becoming the first EU member state to do so. 2021-01-29
Luxembourg's foreign minister Jean Asselborn calls for Hungary to be expelled from the European Union for its treatment of migrants. 2016-09-13
The government of Hungary announces it will hold a referendum regarding future European Union quotas for resettling refugees. The vote is expected to be held either in September or October of this year where a turnout of over 50 percent will render it to be valid. 2016-05-3
Hungary is to hold a referendum on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. 2016-02-24
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Orbán used the meeting to call for Russia's relations with the EU to "return to normal", saying "We all are interested in normalizing relationship between Russia and Europe" while Putin described Hungary as an "old and faithful partner". 2016-02-17
Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Sweden. 2010-01-1