US–Hungary Relations Have Never Been This Strong

‘“Within half a year, our bilateral relations gained new momentum, and the unsuccessful, troubled period may be replaced by a new American–Hungarian golden age,” wrote Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky on his social media page after meeting Chargé d’Affaires Robert J Palladino of the US Embassy in Budapest, who is leaving the capital upon the expiration of his interim mandate.’

Orbán Praises Donald Trump’s 28-Point Ukraine Peace Plan

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised US President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 28-point peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine, calling it proof of Trump’s determination to secure a settlement. Orbán contrasted Washington’s diplomatic push with Brussels’ renewed efforts to secure additional funding for Kyiv.

Slovenia under Fire from NGOs, Brussels for Crime Crackdown after Šutar Murder

Slovenia under fire after parliament approved the Šutar Law, granting sweeping police powers in designated high-risk zones. NGOs and EU officials warn the law may unfairly single out Roma communities, introduced shortly after a Roma suspect fatally assaulted Aleš Šutar—an incident that triggered mass protests and ministerial resignations.