Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is the European Union's longest-serving head of state and has long been a thorn in the side of European and NATO unity. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from Budapest, Orban believes that he will soon have new allies in the West.
Critics say new legislation will be used to consolidate Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s grip on power. Henry Ridgwell has more from the Hungarian capital. Camera: Ancsin Gábor
Critics say new legislation will be used to consolidate Viktor Orban's grip on power
The U.S. and Britain launched missile strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi fighters in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. In the U.S., a divided Congress debates a bipartisan Senate bill addressing the border crisis and funding Ukraine. This week on The Inside Story, Strikes and Counterstrikes.
Hungary’s NATO allies are turning up the pressure on Prime Minister Viktor Orban to swiftly approve Sweden’s accession to the alliance, after lawmakers from his party refused to vote on the issue this week in parliament. Henry Ridgwell reports from Budapest.
Chair of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee suggests sanctions, travel bans on Hungary
Lawmakers from Alternative for Germany party purportedly discussed forcible relocation of migrants, including German citizens
Germans took to the streets again over the weekend to protest far-right extremism, after it was revealed that members of the right-wing Alternative for Germany party discussed the forcible transfer of migrants — including German citizens — at a secret meeting. Henry Ridgwell reports.
US Navy secretary highlighted threats from Russia, China and Middle East
US Navy Secretary highlighted threats from Russia, China and Middle East
The deaths of three American soldiers in Jordan have increased US engagement in the Middle East and Israel is carrying out a continued offensive in Gaza, four months after a devastating attack by Hamas. This week on the Inside Story: Military Conflicts
Hungary had threatened to block the package but agreement was unanimous
Hungary is blocking $55 billion of EU aid for Ukraine; EU reportedly threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EU leaders will try to persuade Hungary to unblock billions of dollars of EU aid for Ukraine at a crucial summit Thursday in Brussels as Kyiv warns it is running low on ammunition to fight Russia. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, Hungary is likely to demand hefty concessions in return.
Hungarian, Swedish leaders are due to meet in Brussels on Thursday
The Hungarian and Swedish prime ministers are due to meet on the side-lines of a European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday
Alliance chief says it shows “every inch of NATO territory” is protected – but Ukraine struggles with ammunition shortages
NATO has begun its biggest military exercises since the Cold War — with tens of thousands of troops set to move across Europe in the coming months in a show of force amid the threat from Russia. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
We cover the direct military action taken by American troops against Houthi rebels in the Middle East. Additionally, we discuss the American efforts to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This week on the Inside Story, Global Flashpoints
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