Brussels seeks ways of extending part of €10bn beyond an August deadline
Differential pricing to protect local motorists at expense of foreigners infringes EU law, says Brussels
Also in this newsletter: US returns stolen Italian artworks in bid to repair relationship
Several loyalists have moved overseas while others vow to form ‘constructive co-operation’ with incoming premier
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says repairs have been completed after three-month hiatus that jeopardised Kyiv’s financing
Also in this newsletter: EU fraud watchdog warns of surge in AI-driven complaints
New government must establish rule of law to secure trust of citizens — and billions in development aid
Stocks, bonds and the forint are up on hopes that Péter Magyar’s landslide victory will lead to pro-market reform
Linda Boronkay, former design director of Soho House, soaks up the drama of her home city
Brussels and Budapest have a rare and fleeting chance to improve Europe’s defence and correct the bloc’s dysfunction
A decade into the age of nationalism, the idea of quitting the club is still remarkably taboo
White House and Kremlin make positive comments about Magyar despite previously endorsing Orbán
The country has become beholden to former premier’s oligarchs and Russian interests, experts warn
Also in this newsletter: UN trade agency chief says Brussels protectionism hurts developing world
Populist nationalism can be beaten at the ballot box, even if it can endure a long time
In the long run, the result may be felt far beyond Budapest
Alternative for Germany quarrels about Maga after Hungarian election fiasco
Brussels links unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects incoming prime minister Péter Magyar to deliver on
Politicians shouldn’t forget they’re ultimately in the consumer services business
Tisza party led by Péter Magyar projected to win two-thirds majority in crushing loss for EU’s longest-serving prime minister
Ally-turned-foe has unseated Hungary’s long-serving leader
Also in this newsletter: Brussels’ energy crisis remedies and Green Deal architect returns
Voters hand opposition leader Péter Magyar a landslide win in election with record turnout
With its huge mandate Péter Magyar’s Tisza can prepare to change the constitution and restore rule of law
Election follows bitter campaign that energised both government loyalists and opposition led by Péter Magyar
