Breakthrough comes after Dutch PM promises that Hungary will be allowed to opt out from Ukraine-related activities
Also in this newsletter: the colourful MEPs heading to Brussels
Hungary objects to proposal to fast-track up to €2bn worth of weapons for Kyiv
Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory
Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade
Description of relationship ‘for the new era’ comes as Viktor Orbán offers steadfast support for Beijing in the EU
Chinese leader to complete Europe tour with diplomatic outlier that has maintained friendly ties with Russia
Péter Magyar is seen as such a threat that the PM has deployed the government’s full firepower against him
Cover-up of paedophilia at orphanage near prime minister’s village dents reputation and leads to rise of internal challenger
An often overlooked battleground of the first world war offers valuable insights on today’s geopolitics
Austrian chain submits complaints to EU that levies have increased costs by about €90mn
Hungary’s new agency targets politicians, journalists and activists for receiving US funding
Concerns about independence of central bank weigh on currency, as Warsaw’s relations with EU thaw
Hungary’s leader discards the head of state and sets his sights on transforming the EU from within
Budapest will vote on Monday after resisting Stockholm’s efforts to join military alliance
Tens of thousands protest in Budapest as row threatens to undermine Hungarian leader’s grip on power
Also in this newsletter: Drug violence spills on to the streets of Brussels
Katalin Novák was previously family affairs minister
European Commission says Viktor Orbán’s sovereignty moves will ‘harm democracy’ in member state
Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán rescinds veto after weeks of pressure from fellow leaders
The Hungarian prime minister has a long history of extracting EU concessions. He hopes a shift to the right could work in his favour
Brussels summit is bloc’s last attempt to secure €50bn funding for Kyiv and prevent irreparable rift
Also in this newsletter: Solar producers call for emergency help to deal with Chinese competition
Last-minute offer ahead of leaders’ summit falls short of Hungarian prime minister’s demands
Brussels has considered ways to sabotage Hungarian economy unless Budapest agrees on aid for Kyiv
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