Xavier Glangeaud
@xavierglangeaud.bsky.social
Journalist, copywriter, teacher. Working in Hungary since 1997.
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Only a few days ago, EU diplomats and officials were whispering furtively about the idea they might one day need to think about how to push back against Donald Trump.
They’re not whispering anymore.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
They’re not whispering anymore.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
‘No one can trust him’: Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America
In a week when the U.S. president wrecked the Western order, a wobbly new era is beginning to emerge.
www.politico.eu
January 23, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Only a few days ago, EU diplomats and officials were whispering furtively about the idea they might one day need to think about how to push back against Donald Trump.
They’re not whispering anymore.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
They’re not whispering anymore.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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#BREAKING | 🇭🇺 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 — Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán:
I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union.
I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union.
The Global Eye
#BREAKING | 🇭🇺 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 — Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán:
I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Uni...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM
#BREAKING | 🇭🇺 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 — Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán:
I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union.
I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union.
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Hungary plans to spend up to 5% of GDP on pro-natal policies, yet research suggests reversing fertility decline may prove largely ineffective. #Hungary #Fertility https://www.worldeconomics.com/Thoughts/Europes-Population-Predicament%20.aspx?ThoughtID=244
Europe’s Population Predicament : | World Economics
Fertility rates have fallen and stagnated across Europe. By 1980, most countries in Europe had already fallen below the replacement threshold. Now every single European nation is below the threshold. Various reasons have been proposed for this vast decline in fertility, such as the availability of contraception and the increase of women in the workplace.
www.worldeconomics.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Hungary plans to spend up to 5% of GDP on pro-natal policies, yet research suggests reversing fertility decline may prove largely ineffective. #Hungary #Fertility https://www.worldeconomics.com/Thoughts/Europes-Population-Predicament%20.aspx?ThoughtID=244
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#HandsOffGreenland #solidarity
Big pro-Greenland demonstrations in major town and cities in Denmark today (including Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Kolding, Esbjerg and more).
People saying "Our solidarity is stronger than their greed"
Source: dr.dk
Big pro-Greenland demonstrations in major town and cities in Denmark today (including Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Kolding, Esbjerg and more).
People saying "Our solidarity is stronger than their greed"
Source: dr.dk
January 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
#HandsOffGreenland #solidarity
Big pro-Greenland demonstrations in major town and cities in Denmark today (including Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Kolding, Esbjerg and more).
People saying "Our solidarity is stronger than their greed"
Source: dr.dk
Big pro-Greenland demonstrations in major town and cities in Denmark today (including Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Kolding, Esbjerg and more).
People saying "Our solidarity is stronger than their greed"
Source: dr.dk
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🇭🇺 HUNGARIAN POLITICS IN 2025
✅The new edition of the classic Policy Solutions #yearbook series is out now! It is highly recommended to all interested in #democracy, Hungary-EU affairs and Orbán's #foreignpolicy.
➡️Download: www.policysolutions.hu/userfiles/el...
✅The new edition of the classic Policy Solutions #yearbook series is out now! It is highly recommended to all interested in #democracy, Hungary-EU affairs and Orbán's #foreignpolicy.
➡️Download: www.policysolutions.hu/userfiles/el...
January 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🇭🇺 HUNGARIAN POLITICS IN 2025
✅The new edition of the classic Policy Solutions #yearbook series is out now! It is highly recommended to all interested in #democracy, Hungary-EU affairs and Orbán's #foreignpolicy.
➡️Download: www.policysolutions.hu/userfiles/el...
✅The new edition of the classic Policy Solutions #yearbook series is out now! It is highly recommended to all interested in #democracy, Hungary-EU affairs and Orbán's #foreignpolicy.
➡️Download: www.policysolutions.hu/userfiles/el...
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Russia holds hearing in €200bn case over frozen assets in EU
Russia holds hearing in €200bn case over frozen assets in EU
Filing the case, the Russian central bank said Euroclear had acted illegally in freezing the assets
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Russia holds hearing in €200bn case over frozen assets in EU
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💬 Is troubling that Hungary is undermining and NATO solidarity and positions itself. I also find it ironic that Viktor Orbán, who studied at Oxford on a Soros scholarship, talks about defending sovereignty but is silent on Venezuela’s sovereignty.
| Deputy PM @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for @444.hu
| Deputy PM @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for @444.hu
January 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM
💬 Is troubling that Hungary is undermining and NATO solidarity and positions itself. I also find it ironic that Viktor Orbán, who studied at Oxford on a Soros scholarship, talks about defending sovereignty but is silent on Venezuela’s sovereignty.
| Deputy PM @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for @444.hu
| Deputy PM @radek-sikorski.bsky.social for @444.hu
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European banks hold the correct levels of capital, Vice-President Luis de Guindos tells
@politico.eu.
We aim to simplify the bureaucratic burden on banks in terms of the capital stack, regulation, supervision and reporting link.europa.eu/wfn6QJ
@politico.eu.
We aim to simplify the bureaucratic burden on banks in terms of the capital stack, regulation, supervision and reporting link.europa.eu/wfn6QJ
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 AM
European banks hold the correct levels of capital, Vice-President Luis de Guindos tells
@politico.eu.
We aim to simplify the bureaucratic burden on banks in terms of the capital stack, regulation, supervision and reporting link.europa.eu/wfn6QJ
@politico.eu.
We aim to simplify the bureaucratic burden on banks in terms of the capital stack, regulation, supervision and reporting link.europa.eu/wfn6QJ
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⚡️⚛️ I’m hearing from Hungarian government-linked sources that further high-level Hungarian–Russian talks are in the works, likely in Russia and focused on energy. Sharing only what I’ve confirmed. More to follow.
Note: Viktor Orbán last met Vladimir Putin on November 27, 2025.
Note: Viktor Orbán last met Vladimir Putin on November 27, 2025.
January 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
⚡️⚛️ I’m hearing from Hungarian government-linked sources that further high-level Hungarian–Russian talks are in the works, likely in Russia and focused on energy. Sharing only what I’ve confirmed. More to follow.
Note: Viktor Orbán last met Vladimir Putin on November 27, 2025.
Note: Viktor Orbán last met Vladimir Putin on November 27, 2025.
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Only 77.9% of Hungary’s working-age population is employed, overstating support for the growing retiree population. #Hungary #Workforce https://www.worldeconomics.com/Thoughts/Hungarys-Demographic-Headache.aspx?ThoughtID=292
Hungary’s Dwindling Workforce and Growing Retiree Burden: | World Economics
Decades of low fertility are causing the working-age population of Hungary to fall. Simultaneously, retirees are living longer and forming an ever-larger part of the population. These factors are causing an extraordinary decline in the number of working-age people available to support the expanding number of retirees.
www.worldeconomics.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Only 77.9% of Hungary’s working-age population is employed, overstating support for the growing retiree population. #Hungary #Workforce https://www.worldeconomics.com/Thoughts/Hungarys-Demographic-Headache.aspx?ThoughtID=292
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💥Behind the scenes, Orbán is working hard to get Trump to visit Budapest to boost his campaign ahead of April and even published a letter from Trump saying his team is working on scheduling. CPAC Hungary was supposed to announce two days ago that Trump would speak in March — but it didn’t happen.
January 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
💥Behind the scenes, Orbán is working hard to get Trump to visit Budapest to boost his campaign ahead of April and even published a letter from Trump saying his team is working on scheduling. CPAC Hungary was supposed to announce two days ago that Trump would speak in March — but it didn’t happen.
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Paper link here, comments most welcome!! static1.squarespace.com/static/64078...
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January 10, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Paper link here, comments most welcome!! static1.squarespace.com/static/64078...
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NEWS: OLAF uncovers ‘serious misuse’ of EU rural funds in Hungary
https://www.europesays.com/2691058/
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE EU’s anti-fraud office OLAF has uncovered misuse of rural development funds across…
https://www.europesays.com/2691058/
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE EU’s anti-fraud office OLAF has uncovered misuse of rural development funds across…
NEWS: OLAF uncovers ‘serious misuse’ of EU rural funds in Hungary - EUROPE SAYS
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent
www.europesays.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
NEWS: OLAF uncovers ‘serious misuse’ of EU rural funds in Hungary
https://www.europesays.com/2691058/
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE EU’s anti-fraud office OLAF has uncovered misuse of rural development funds across…
https://www.europesays.com/2691058/
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE EU’s anti-fraud office OLAF has uncovered misuse of rural development funds across…
A classic in #Hungary. If you don't think like them, if you know something about crimes they committed: you are crazy.
Hungarian government brands opposition’s Magyar ‘mentally ill’
https://www.byteseu.com/1699120/
In this new weekly series, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important public affairs developments from Hungary. We accompany readers along the historic road to …
https://www.byteseu.com/1699120/
In this new weekly series, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important public affairs developments from Hungary. We accompany readers along the historic road to …
Hungarian government brands opposition's Magyar 'mentally ill' - Bytes Europe
In this new weekly series, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important public affairs developments from Hungary.
www.byteseu.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
A classic in #Hungary. If you don't think like them, if you know something about crimes they committed: you are crazy.
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Freedom of assembly is not a gift or privilege governments grant their citizens, it's a right that protects citizens from their governments. @hrw.org report out today about the impact of the UK's increasingly repressive anti-protest laws. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
January 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Freedom of assembly is not a gift or privilege governments grant their citizens, it's a right that protects citizens from their governments. @hrw.org report out today about the impact of the UK's increasingly repressive anti-protest laws. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
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Hungary is bracing for its next general election in April. It is the tightest race since Viktor Orban came to power almost 16 years ago.
✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/will...
✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/will...
Is Viktor Orban about to lose power?
The media empire Orban has constructed portrays Magyar as a servant of Brussels who wants to drag Hungary into the war in Ukraine.
spectator.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Hungary is bracing for its next general election in April. It is the tightest race since Viktor Orban came to power almost 16 years ago.
✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/will...
✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/will...
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5/ “…senior Fidesz MP Zsolt Németh…described Slovakia’s approach as unacceptable but stressed that Hungary does not want to interfere directly in Slovak domestic politics.” HAHAHAHA
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spectator.sme.sk/politics-and...
Orbán’s main challenger warns Slovakia over Beneš Decrees law
A new criminal offence prompts a minority protest at home and sharp warnings from Hungary’s opposition.
spectator.sme.sk
January 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
5/ “…senior Fidesz MP Zsolt Németh…described Slovakia’s approach as unacceptable but stressed that Hungary does not want to interfere directly in Slovak domestic politics.” HAHAHAHA
spectator.sme.sk/politics-and...
spectator.sme.sk/politics-and...
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Back in Hungary, the pro-EU darling of anyone wanting Orban gone is telling Hungarians that he won't let Slovaks get away with penalising criticism of the post-war expulsion of Hungarians, and he scores with far-right voters who increasingly realise that Viktor might not be treating them seriously.
January 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Back in Hungary, the pro-EU darling of anyone wanting Orban gone is telling Hungarians that he won't let Slovaks get away with penalising criticism of the post-war expulsion of Hungarians, and he scores with far-right voters who increasingly realise that Viktor might not be treating them seriously.
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🪧Hundreds protested at Slovakia’s embassy in Budapest against a new Slovak law penalizing denial or questioning of the Beneš Decrees—post-WWII rules used to strip Hungarians and Germans of their rights and properties. Opposition leader Péter Magyar even vowed to expel the Slovak ambassador.
January 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🪧Hundreds protested at Slovakia’s embassy in Budapest against a new Slovak law penalizing denial or questioning of the Beneš Decrees—post-WWII rules used to strip Hungarians and Germans of their rights and properties. Opposition leader Péter Magyar even vowed to expel the Slovak ambassador.
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On paper, the EU has 27 members.
But we are getting accustomed to foreign policy being conducted by 26.
Hungary is playing its part.
But we are getting accustomed to foreign policy being conducted by 26.
Hungary is playing its part.
My statement supported by 26 EU Member States on the aftermath of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela ↓
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 AM
On paper, the EU has 27 members.
But we are getting accustomed to foreign policy being conducted by 26.
Hungary is playing its part.
But we are getting accustomed to foreign policy being conducted by 26.
Hungary is playing its part.
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#Hungary • #FreedomOfSpeech #FreedomOfExpression
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
#Hungary • #FreedomOfSpeech #FreedomOfExpression
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Hungary Reopens the Door: Government Confirms Film Rebate Funding After Months of Industry Limbo
https://www.europesays.com/2673277/
After six months of uncertainty, Hungary’s film industry finally has its answer. On December 23, 2025, the Hungarian…
https://www.europesays.com/2673277/
After six months of uncertainty, Hungary’s film industry finally has its answer. On December 23, 2025, the Hungarian…
Hungary Reopens the Door: Government Confirms Film Rebate Funding After Months of Industry Limbo - EUROPE SAYS
After six months of uncertainty, Hungary’s film industry finally has its answer.
www.europesays.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Hungary Reopens the Door: Government Confirms Film Rebate Funding After Months of Industry Limbo
https://www.europesays.com/2673277/
After six months of uncertainty, Hungary’s film industry finally has its answer. On December 23, 2025, the Hungarian…
https://www.europesays.com/2673277/
After six months of uncertainty, Hungary’s film industry finally has its answer. On December 23, 2025, the Hungarian…
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Oil markets look well supplied for now, but the outlook varies
In the Current Policies Scenario, demand keeps rising to 2035 & beyond as EV sales stall outside China & Europe
In the Stated Policies Scenario, EV growth flattens global oil use around 2030: iea.li/4oyh2UX
In the Current Policies Scenario, demand keeps rising to 2035 & beyond as EV sales stall outside China & Europe
In the Stated Policies Scenario, EV growth flattens global oil use around 2030: iea.li/4oyh2UX
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Oil markets look well supplied for now, but the outlook varies
In the Current Policies Scenario, demand keeps rising to 2035 & beyond as EV sales stall outside China & Europe
In the Stated Policies Scenario, EV growth flattens global oil use around 2030: iea.li/4oyh2UX
In the Current Policies Scenario, demand keeps rising to 2035 & beyond as EV sales stall outside China & Europe
In the Stated Policies Scenario, EV growth flattens global oil use around 2030: iea.li/4oyh2UX
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Hungary, Magyar Társadalomkutató Intézet poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 51% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 38% (-2)
MH-ESN: 5%
MKKP→G/EFA: 3%
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-14 November 2025
Fieldwork: 18-19 December 2025
Sample size: 1000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 51% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 38% (-2)
MH-ESN: 5%
MKKP→G/EFA: 3%
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-14 November 2025
Fieldwork: 18-19 December 2025
Sample size: 1000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
December 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hungary, Magyar Társadalomkutató Intézet poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 51% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 38% (-2)
MH-ESN: 5%
MKKP→G/EFA: 3%
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-14 November 2025
Fieldwork: 18-19 December 2025
Sample size: 1000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 51% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 38% (-2)
MH-ESN: 5%
MKKP→G/EFA: 3%
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-14 November 2025
Fieldwork: 18-19 December 2025
Sample size: 1000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
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Hungary’s MVM drops takeover of E.ON assets in Romania after government pushback
https://www.byteseu.com/1652746/
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19. MVM Group signed last year an agreement with E.ON Group …
https://www.byteseu.com/1652746/
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19. MVM Group signed last year an agreement with E.ON Group …
Hungary’s MVM drops takeover of E.ON assets in Romania after government pushback - Bytes Europe
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19.
www.byteseu.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hungary’s MVM drops takeover of E.ON assets in Romania after government pushback
https://www.byteseu.com/1652746/
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19. MVM Group signed last year an agreement with E.ON Group …
https://www.byteseu.com/1652746/
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19. MVM Group signed last year an agreement with E.ON Group …