The European Commission is planning safeguards to prevent illiberal leaders during EU enlargement.

The entities involved

• Hungary →

  country in Central Europe

  • Bridgestone maintains a major manufacturing plant in Tatabánya, Hungary, employing approximately 1,200 workers.15:26
  • S&P reconfirmed Romania's sovereign rating at BBB-, coinciding with celebrations of good neighborliness treaties involving Hungary and Austria.14:49
• European Commission →

  executive branch of the European Union

  • The European Commission and Parliament are strengthening joint energy purchasing mechanisms and leading strategic dialogue on refineries.16:16
  • Ireland, holding the Irish Council Presidency, saw MEPs debate the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and discuss housing affordability.14:53

Related events

• Viktor Orbán discussed governance and policy in Hungary, mentioning a director from Bicske.Sep 13
• The European Commission proposes lifting restrictions and unlocking €4.2 billion in funding for Hungarian universities following Peter Magyar's election victory.Sep 23
• The European Commission accused Hungary of corruption and rule-of-law violations while the country negotiates the EU Migration Pact.Jun 10
• Negotiations are underway between Hungary and the EU to unblock €10bn in funding, contingent on rule-of-law reforms.Jun 7
• Orbán's regime in Hungary is characterized as illiberal and fascist-like, with Poland blocking punitive measures against Hungary.Aug 25