
Did Orbán lure EU into a trap?
Some critics of the Hungarian prime minister worry that EU leaders inadvertently boosted his electoral chances by ganging up on him at last week’s summit.
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EU leaders find themselves incapable of action despite wars so close to home
With conflicts raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, a summit in Brussels merely exposed Europe’s powerlessness.
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15 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit
From the deadly serious issues of Iran and Ukraine to the more light-hearted matters of what you can do with a stick of celery, here’s POLITICO’s rundown of the latest European Council.
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How ‘unacceptable’ Orbán defeated the EU again — but maybe for the final time
Europe’s longest-serving leader won the fight over Ukraine’s €90B loan. By the next summit he could be a distant memory.
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Meloni told leaders she understands Orbán’s Ukraine position, diplomats say
Italian prime minister said she supported Kyiv getting its €90 billion immediately but sees where Hungary is coming from in blocking the loan.
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EU braced for no deal on €90B Ukraine loan as Orbán refuses to budge
Thursday’s European Council summit saw tempers flare at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking the loan.
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Orbán’s last stand: EU braces for showdown over €90B Ukraine loan
EU leaders are conflicted on how much of the spotlight the Hungarian PM should be given at what could be his last summit on Thursday.
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5 fights to watch out for at summit of EU leaders
Two wars, climate clashes and a €90 billion standoff with Hungary overshadow an EU meeting on reviving Europe’s economy.
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EU fears panic buying as gas reserves run low
Member countries warn of mass speculation as bloc gears up to bulk buy gas before winter.
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Breaking the Orbán deadlock
Europe is working hard to end the standoff with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over the €90 billion loan promised to Ukraine. Host Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart, senior EU politics edito…
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