A breakthrough in Ukraine’s peace efforts may bring diplomacy to Budapest, after President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready to advance a US-backed framework and Donald Trump signalled talks are nearing completion. With Viktor Orbán reportedly preparing a Moscow visit, the long-planned Budapest peace summit could finally materialize.

A new EUobserver article portrays Fidesz, AfD, and RN as central players in what it calls a growing ‘pro-Kremlin bloc’ in the EP. Using votes on 14 Russia–Ukraine resolutions, the Brussels-leaning publication argues their influence has expanded significantly since 2019.

Hungary’s economic mood continued to improve in November, according to Századvég’s latest survey. Both households and companies reported stronger expectations, bringing confidence indicators to their best levels in more than three years despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

A new Odoxa poll shows Jordan Bardella dominating the early landscape of France’s 2027 presidential race, winning every hypothetical matchup tested. The National Rally leader polls around 35–36 per cent in the first round and would defeat all major rivals in a runoff, including a landslide victory over Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is promoting Hungary as Europe’s safest Christmas destination in a new video posted on X. Inviting tourists to ‘experience Europe the way it should be,’ he also stressed that Hungary pays a daily €1 million fine for not opening its borders to illegal migrants.

15 schools across Hungary have received 220 refurbished laptops optimized for digital learning from the 4iG Foundation for a Digital Society, offering thousands of students new opportunities to develop digital skills and launch innovative projects.