The move signals a possible shift in the EU’s political dynamics regarding Israel, particularly following the end of the Hungarian veto.

Hungarian prosecutors are seeking harsher sentences for all three convicted defendants in the high-profile Budapest Antifa attack case, including German national Maja T, following the first-instance ruling earlier this year. The prosecution has formally appealed to the Budapest Regional Court of Appeal for stricter punishment in connection with the 2023 far-left street attacks.

Hungary’s newly inaugurated Prime Minister Péter Magyar has demanded an urgent written account from caretaker ministers of all decisions and financial commitments made after the new parliament was formed, amid allegations that documents are still being destroyed inside ministries.

Hungary’s incoming Tisza government appears set to normalize relations with Brussels without fully abandoning the pragmatic Russian energy ties of the Orbán era. The hearings of István Kapitány and Anita Orbán suggest that although Hungary’s diplomatic style may change, disputes over Russian energy, Paks II, and strategic decoupling will likely persist.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and two senior Cabinet Ministers reportedly told him to outline when he intends to resign, as more than 60 Labour MPs push for his departure following Labour’s historic defeat in local elections.

In the local council elections taking place across England last week, over 100 of the councillor seats were taken by Muslim candidates running as independents. The Muslim population has been steadily increasing in the United Kingdom for decades, especially in England.

Incoming transport minister Dávid Vitézy has pledged sweeping reforms to Hungary’s transport sector, including railway modernization, infrastructure renewal, stricter road safety measures and efforts to recover suspended EU funds.

The election of transgender non-binary immigrant Q Manivannan to the Scottish Parliament has triggered controversy over his immigration status after reports suggested that he does not hold permanent residency in the United Kingdom. The case has drawn heavy criticism from right-wing political commentators and representatives of Reform UK.

Hungary entered a new political era on 9 May as the Tisza Party formally took power with a constitutional supermajority, with the inaugural session demonstrating that the transition would be anything but conventional. From constitutional confrontation and symbolic culture-war clashes to scenes of unprecedented public celebration, we gather the top five moments of the historic inaugural session.

Hungarian authorities have arrested a Jordanian man in Budapest accused of attempting more than 300 fraudulent online transactions worth over $721,000 using stolen credit card data from a major American bank.

‘In short, the United Arab Emirates’ exit from OPEC could have far-reaching consequences both locally and globally…any immediate, far-reaching effects do not seem likely, while the long-term consequences cannot be identified with certainty; however, it appears that OPEC’s future is a crucial part of the equation.’

Alternative für Deutschland candidate René Stadtkewitz won a landslide victory in the mayoral election in Zehdenick, becoming the first directly elected AfD mayor in the state of Brandenburg. The result is the latest sign of the party’s growing strength, particularly in eastern Germany, where dissatisfaction with the federal government remains exceptionally high.

Rumours that transgender actor Elliot Page could portray Achilles in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey have sparked intense backlash online, with critics arguing the casting would fundamentally clash with the traditional image of the legendary Greek warrior. The speculation has rapidly become one of the many controversies ahead of the movie’s July 2026 release.

The EU flag is again displayed on the facade of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, Hungary as Prime Minister Péter Magyar of Hungary assumed office on Saturday. The EU flag was removed from the Parliament in May 2014, as tensions intensified between Budapest and Brussels.

In a recent ruling, Utah Judge Tony Graf has allowed cameras to be inside the courtroom for the trial of Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson. The defence has made a motion against cameras in the courtroom.

Péter Magyar was formally inaugurated as Hungary’s new Prime Minister after his Tisza Party won a constitutional supermajority in the 12 April election. In his first address, he promised national renewal, justice, and accountability, pledging to investigate past corruption, and create a new government that respects all its citizens equally.

Across the UK’s 2026 elections, the incumbent left-wing Labour Party has suffered heavy losses in England’s local councils and a historic setback in Wales, where it has collapsed from dominance to just a handful of Senedd seats in the newly expanded chamber. Meanwhile, the right-wing populist Reform UK has surged dramatically, gaining over 1,000 councillors.

Hungary’s MOL is facing mounting difficulties in its planned acquisition of Serbia’s NIS oil company, as Belgrade hardens its negotiating stance and fresh political uncertainty emerges following Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat. Questions are also growing over whether Hungary’s incoming Tisza government will continue backing the strategically important deal as the 22 May deadline nears.

As the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global shipping, Arctic trade routes are seeing unusually early traffic. The northern passage shortens Europe–Asia transit, but icy conditions, high costs, and rising Chinese investment in Arctic infrastructure underscore both the economic potential and geopolitical risks of this fast-emerging alternative, a new Oeconomus analysis shows.

Budapest police have concluded that the death of a well-known Hungarian athlete found dead in his apartment in January was likely caused by an accidental fall rather than homicide.

Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar has nominated legal scholar Márta Görög, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Szeged, to serve as justice minister in the incoming Tisza Party government.

Márton Melléthei-Barna has declined Péter Magyar’s nomination for Minister of Justice after controversy emerged over his family ties to the prime minister-elect. Magyar is expected to announce a new nominee on Friday.

In a debate among mayoral candidates, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of the Democratic Party stated that she is not willing to reject a proposal by an LA Council Member that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections in the city. That is despite the fact that it would be against federal law; and an identical law passed by the New York City Council was ruled unconstitutional already.

A number of right-wing influencers and activists have reportedly had their UK entry permits revoked ahead of Tommy Robinson’s upcoming Unite the Kingdom rally, raising accusations that Keir Starmer’s government is using the ETA system to block political dissent and restrict critical voices on migration.

At the opening event for Ludovika Festival 2026, astronaut Tibor Kapu, the second Hungarian to visit outer space, gave a special lecture about his experiences with astronaut training and space travel. He was joined by the reserve crew member for the HUNOR programme, Gyula Cserényi.

Violent unrest erupted in Paris after PSG qualified for the Champions League final, leaving 127 people arrested and multiple injured. National Rally leader Jordan Bardella condemned the scenes, arguing that public celebrations are increasingly marked by ‘insults, destruction, and threats’ in today’s ‘new’ France, promising to restore order if elected.

Hungarian broadcaster TV2 will discontinue its long-running news programme Tények as part of a broader restructuring aimed at overhauling the channel’s infotainment and news operations.

After a memorable 5–4 score in France, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich tied each other 1–1 in the rematch in Munich, Germany. This means that PSG will face Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary in the final, with a chance to become the first team to defend their UCL title since Real Madrid in 2018.

‘The contested Hungarian legislation prohibits exposing children to content that normalizes certain practices, such as transgenderism, sex change, or homosexuality…Other Hungarian laws contain similar provisions…These…were held to be contrary to EU law by the CJEU in its judgment of 21 April 2026, delivered in Full Court, that is, the Court’s most solemn formation.’

Addressing members of the Digital Civic Circles in a letter, Viktor Orbán called on supporters to begin reorganizing the ‘Hungarian right’ following the ‘earthquake-like electoral defeat’. The outgoing prime minister also claimed that Hungary is entering an era of ‘arbitrariness and overreach’ under the incoming Tisza government.