Russia, EU and Sanctions

EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
Orban Urges EU to End Sanctions Against Russia Amid Political Shift
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era.
EU Must Not Give Up 'Leverage' Of Sanctions On Russia: Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday that there was no reason to drop sanctions against Russia, as Hungary holds up extending the measures pending Donald Trump's return to the White House.
EU Should Move to End Sanctions Against Russia, Orban Says
The European Union should end sanctions against Russia because Donald Trump’s administration is poised to usher in a “new era” from next week, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires.
EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
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Orban urges EU to rethink Russia ties as sanctions bite
In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia.
Viktor Orban's challenger sees strong EU, NATO ties, 'pragmatic' approach to Russia
Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in ...
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Facing a Serious Challenger, Orbán Moves Closer to Naked Authoritarianism
Fidesz has trailed the collective opposition for only a few brief moments over the last fifteen years, and has never trailed ...
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In Austria’s Kickl, the EU has its next Orbán
Kickl, who would become Austria’s first far-right leader since World War II, has made no secret of admiring Hungarian Prime ...
Ukraine threatening new European energy crisis - Orban
Ukraine decision to block gas transit and new US sanctions are driving Europe toward a new energy crisis according to the ...
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Viktor Orban's Migration Policy a Model for Austria
Petra Steger, MEP of the Austrian Freedom Party, would like to see the Hungarian model introduced in her country, while she ...
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Kickl and his EU role models: Meloni or Orbán?
The government negotiations between the FPÖ and ÖVP are causing a stir internationally. Herbert Kickl will have to look for ...
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Orbán: Ukraine EU Membership Would Bring More Dangers Than Opportunities
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday that Ukraine's accession to the European Union "would, for the time being, bring more dangers than opportunities from the point of view of Hungarians".