Xavier Glangeaud
@xavierglangeaud.bsky.social
Journalist, copywriter, teacher. Working in Hungary since 1997.
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Fico stopped short of confirming that his gov’t will join #Hungary in challenging the EU’s plan to phase out🇷🇺gas imports by 2027, despite Budapest’s claim that a joint lawsuit at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social is underway. He said only that Bratislava has “sufficient grounds” to sue
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@euractiv.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Fico stopped short of confirming that his gov’t will join #Hungary in challenging the EU’s plan to phase out🇷🇺gas imports by 2027, despite Budapest’s claim that a joint lawsuit at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social is underway. He said only that Bratislava has “sufficient grounds” to sue
@euractiv.com
@euractiv.com
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Czechia presses EU to tackle heart, kidney and diabetes simultaneously
Czechia presses EU to tackle heart, kidney and diabetes simultaneously
In the new in the Cardiovascular Health Plan, Czechia wants the Commission to include the latest scientific evidence linking heart, kidney and metabolic diseases
dlvr.it
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Czechia presses EU to tackle heart, kidney and diabetes simultaneously
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CAE is widespread in Hungary
CAE was found in 29% of goat herds with medium and large herds having the highest numbers of positive goats pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41305475/ These researchers called for a scheme to control CAE in Hungary.
CAE was found in 29% of goat herds with medium and large herds having the highest numbers of positive goats pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41305475/ These researchers called for a scheme to control CAE in Hungary.
Bayesian Estimation of the True Prevalence of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis in Hungarian Goat Herds - PubMed
<span><b>Background:</b> Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) is a major viral disease of goats, caused by small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV), associated with chronic arthritis, mastitis, pneumonia, and encephalitis, leading to economic losses and reduced animal welfare. This study aimed to estimate the tru</span> …
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November 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
CAE is widespread in Hungary
CAE was found in 29% of goat herds with medium and large herds having the highest numbers of positive goats pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41305475/ These researchers called for a scheme to control CAE in Hungary.
CAE was found in 29% of goat herds with medium and large herds having the highest numbers of positive goats pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41305475/ These researchers called for a scheme to control CAE in Hungary.
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Hungary, Alapjogokért Központ poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 48% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 41% (-1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 4% (+1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-16 October 2025
Fieldwork: 10-13 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 48% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 41% (-1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 4% (+1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-16 October 2025
Fieldwork: 10-13 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hungary, Alapjogokért Központ poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 48% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 41% (-1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 4% (+1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-16 October 2025
Fieldwork: 10-13 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 48% (+1)
TISZA-EPP: 41% (-1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 4% (+1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 13-16 October 2025
Fieldwork: 10-13 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
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Hungary, Magyar Társadalomkutató poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 50% (+3)
TISZA-EPP: 40% (+1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 3% (-1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 29 September-01 November 2025
Fieldwork: 13-14 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 50% (+3)
TISZA-EPP: 40% (+1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 3% (-1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 29 September-01 November 2025
Fieldwork: 13-14 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
November 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Hungary, Magyar Társadalomkutató poll:
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 50% (+3)
TISZA-EPP: 40% (+1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 3% (-1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 29 September-01 November 2025
Fieldwork: 13-14 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
Fidesz/KDNP-PfE: 50% (+3)
TISZA-EPP: 40% (+1)
MH-ESN: 5% (-1)
MKKP→G/EFA: 3% (-1)
DK-S&D: 2%
+/- vs. 29 September-01 November 2025
Fieldwork: 13-14 November 2025
Sample size: 1,000
➤ europeelects.eu/hungary
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I gave a talk about Case C-769/22 (Commission v. Hungary), the most awaited pending case before the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social
For the first time, the Commission invoked Article 2 TEU "separately". But what could that add?
You can watch the full recording here: www.linkedin.com/posts/john-m...
For the first time, the Commission invoked Article 2 TEU "separately". But what could that add?
You can watch the full recording here: www.linkedin.com/posts/john-m...
This week I have the very distinct pleasure of visiting Unitelma Sapienza as a guest of ReCLEI (Giulio Fedele, Marco Fisicaro).
In that context I was fortunate to give a talk about perhaps the most… ...
This week I have the very distinct pleasure of visiting Unitelma Sapienza as a guest of ReCLEI (Giulio Fedele, Marco Fisicaro).
In that context I was fortunate to give a talk about perhaps the most a...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I gave a talk about Case C-769/22 (Commission v. Hungary), the most awaited pending case before the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social
For the first time, the Commission invoked Article 2 TEU "separately". But what could that add?
You can watch the full recording here: www.linkedin.com/posts/john-m...
For the first time, the Commission invoked Article 2 TEU "separately". But what could that add?
You can watch the full recording here: www.linkedin.com/posts/john-m...
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🔎🌊Crystal clear at its source in Ukraine, the Tisza river carries tons of plastic waste by the time it reaches Hungary. A new investigation shows how poor waste management in Transcarpathia, compounded by Russia’s war, has worsened the river’s pollution.
River Pollution in Ukraine and Hungary Worsens in the Shadow of War - VSquare.org
Crystal clear at its source in Ukraine, the Tisza river carries tons of plastic waste by the time it reaches Hungary. A new investigation shows how poor waste management in Transcarpathia, compounded by Russia’s war, has worsened the river’s pollution.
vsquare.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🔎🌊Crystal clear at its source in Ukraine, the Tisza river carries tons of plastic waste by the time it reaches Hungary. A new investigation shows how poor waste management in Transcarpathia, compounded by Russia’s war, has worsened the river’s pollution.
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Hungary has turned into “electoral autocracy”
https://www.europesays.com/2592787/
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – The dispute between the European Parliament and Viktor Orbán has been ongoing for years,…
https://www.europesays.com/2592787/
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – The dispute between the European Parliament and Viktor Orbán has been ongoing for years,…
Hungary has turned into "electoral autocracy" - EUROPE SAYS
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – The dispute between the European Parliament and Viktor Orbán has been ongoing for years, ever since the Strasbourg
www.europesays.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hungary has turned into “electoral autocracy”
https://www.europesays.com/2592787/
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – The dispute between the European Parliament and Viktor Orbán has been ongoing for years,…
https://www.europesays.com/2592787/
From the correspondent in Strasbourg – The dispute between the European Parliament and Viktor Orbán has been ongoing for years,…
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EP TODAY - VOTES
At noon, MEPs will vote on:
• a report on the deteriorating rule of law situation in Hungary;
• draft legislation to enhance police cooperation on human trafficking & migrant smuggling
• the appointment of a new German member of the European Court of Auditors
10/
At noon, MEPs will vote on:
• a report on the deteriorating rule of law situation in Hungary;
• draft legislation to enhance police cooperation on human trafficking & migrant smuggling
• the appointment of a new German member of the European Court of Auditors
10/
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
EP TODAY - VOTES
At noon, MEPs will vote on:
• a report on the deteriorating rule of law situation in Hungary;
• draft legislation to enhance police cooperation on human trafficking & migrant smuggling
• the appointment of a new German member of the European Court of Auditors
10/
At noon, MEPs will vote on:
• a report on the deteriorating rule of law situation in Hungary;
• draft legislation to enhance police cooperation on human trafficking & migrant smuggling
• the appointment of a new German member of the European Court of Auditors
10/
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The Art Weekend Budapestet will be held between 28 and 30 November, where pieces from the STRABAG ART Collection will be on display for the first time in Hungary.
#Current #ArtWeekendBudapest #exhibition #art #Strabag
#Current #ArtWeekendBudapest #exhibition #art #Strabag
The STRABAG art collection highlights the boundaries of recognisability.
The Art Weekend Budapestet will be held between 28 and 30 November, where pieces from the STRABAG ART Collection will be on display for the first time in Hungary.
buildingconnections.eu
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Art Weekend Budapestet will be held between 28 and 30 November, where pieces from the STRABAG ART Collection will be on display for the first time in Hungary.
#Current #ArtWeekendBudapest #exhibition #art #Strabag
#Current #ArtWeekendBudapest #exhibition #art #Strabag
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The cracks in Viktor’s fortress by Gabriele Schmitt
He has staged, managed, and micromanaged the system so thoroughly that even calling Hungary an “illiberal democracy,” his preferred euphemism, feels overly generous.
realovi.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/t...
#hungary #viktororban
He has staged, managed, and micromanaged the system so thoroughly that even calling Hungary an “illiberal democracy,” his preferred euphemism, feels overly generous.
realovi.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/t...
#hungary #viktororban
The cracks in Viktor’s fortress by Gabriele Schmitt
There is a particular stillness that settles over a country when one man has ruled it long enough for his fingerprints to appear not only on every institution, but on the very psychology of the nat…
realovi.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The cracks in Viktor’s fortress by Gabriele Schmitt
He has staged, managed, and micromanaged the system so thoroughly that even calling Hungary an “illiberal democracy,” his preferred euphemism, feels overly generous.
realovi.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/t...
#hungary #viktororban
He has staged, managed, and micromanaged the system so thoroughly that even calling Hungary an “illiberal democracy,” his preferred euphemism, feels overly generous.
realovi.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/t...
#hungary #viktororban
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#Hungary: IPI & partners raise alarm about acquisition of country's most-read tabloid by pro-government media group & call on newly established European Board for Media Services to launch an assessment of the merger and its impact on media pluralism👇
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Hungary: New EU Media Board should assess Blikk acquisition by pro-government media group – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins media freedom partners in in raising alarm about the recent acquisition of Hungary’s most-read tabloid newspaper by a pro-government media group…
ipi.media
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#Hungary: IPI & partners raise alarm about acquisition of country's most-read tabloid by pro-government media group & call on newly established European Board for Media Services to launch an assessment of the merger and its impact on media pluralism👇
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Hungary’s top tabloid Blikk has been acquired by pro-government Indamedia. MFRR urges the new EU Media Board to launch an immediate assessment under EMFA.
Media pluralism in #Hungary is at stake.
www.mfrr.eu/hungary-new-...
Media pluralism in #Hungary is at stake.
www.mfrr.eu/hungary-new-...
Hungary: MFRR Calls for EU Media Board Assessment of Blikk Acquisition
MFRR calls on the EU Media Board to assess the Indamedia–Blikk merger amid rising concerns over media capture in Hungary.
www.mfrr.eu
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Hungary’s top tabloid Blikk has been acquired by pro-government Indamedia. MFRR urges the new EU Media Board to launch an immediate assessment under EMFA.
Media pluralism in #Hungary is at stake.
www.mfrr.eu/hungary-new-...
Media pluralism in #Hungary is at stake.
www.mfrr.eu/hungary-new-...
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Westinghouse Electric Company and the MVM Group have signed a contract aimed at diversifying fuel supplies in Hungary. The agreement guarantees the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP Paks) deliveries of VVER fuel produced at Westinghouse’s European facilities. Deliveries of VVER-440 reload fuel will…
Westinghouse to Supply Nuclear Fuel to Hungary’s Paks Power Plant
Westinghouse Electric Company and the MVM Group have signed a contract aimed at diversifying fuel supplies in Hungary. The agreement guarantees the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP Paks) deliveries of VVER fuel produced at Westinghouse’s European facilities. Deliveries of VVER-440 reload fuel will begin in 2028, once the necessary licenses are obtained. “Our agreement with […]
polandinsight.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Westinghouse Electric Company and the MVM Group have signed a contract aimed at diversifying fuel supplies in Hungary. The agreement guarantees the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP Paks) deliveries of VVER fuel produced at Westinghouse’s European facilities. Deliveries of VVER-440 reload fuel will…
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🚨🚨"Welcome to the new European Parliament". In the year and a half since the far right surged at the EU election, Brussels’ mainstream forces have been anxiously wondering if the center can hold. Yesterday, they discovered it couldn’t. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
In Brussels, the far right can no longer be ignored
EU conservatives working with the far right have signed the death warrant of the cordon sanitaire.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨🚨"Welcome to the new European Parliament". In the year and a half since the far right surged at the EU election, Brussels’ mainstream forces have been anxiously wondering if the center can hold. Yesterday, they discovered it couldn’t. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Polish FM Sikorski says Ukraine is preparing for a three-year war, and believes Putin won’t be able to sustain it. Western partners are planning support over that timeframe, potentially using frozen Russian assets.
He added Ukraine now produces nearly half of its own drones and cruise missiles.
He added Ukraine now produces nearly half of its own drones and cruise missiles.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Polish FM Sikorski says Ukraine is preparing for a three-year war, and believes Putin won’t be able to sustain it. Western partners are planning support over that timeframe, potentially using frozen Russian assets.
He added Ukraine now produces nearly half of its own drones and cruise missiles.
He added Ukraine now produces nearly half of its own drones and cruise missiles.
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The weakness of the European Commission’s proposal to tackle foreign interference in elections shows an ominous deference to US interests, critics have said.
Commission accused of setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in foreign interference plan
One of Ursula von der Leyen’s key campaign promises was unveiled to an underwhelming reception.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The weakness of the European Commission’s proposal to tackle foreign interference in elections shows an ominous deference to US interests, critics have said.
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Ring’s new facial recognition feature provides regulators a clear opportunity to step up to investigate, protect people’s privacy, and test the strength of their laws. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Legal Case Against Ring’s Face Recognition Feature
Many biometric privacy laws across the country are clear: Companies need your affirmative consent before running face recognition on you.
www.eff.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ring’s new facial recognition feature provides regulators a clear opportunity to step up to investigate, protect people’s privacy, and test the strength of their laws. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.
Viral video of crying Ukrainian soldier sent to front lines is fake
Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.
l.euronews.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Videos of a crying Ukrainian "conscript" have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora, OpenAI's new tool.
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You can read more here: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Hungary’s rule of law crisis is deepening, Civil Liberties Committee MEPs warn | News | European Parliament
Warning of persistent threats to the rule of law in Hungary and the continuing deterioration of common values, Civil Liberties MEPs have reiterated their calls for EU action.
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
You can read more here: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Great news, my report on the Rule of Law situation in Hungary has just been approved by the LIBE Committee!
Our message is clear: the Rule of Law in Hungary has deteriorated on all fronts, and this has been made possible by the lack of decisive action by the Commission and the Council.
Our message is clear: the Rule of Law in Hungary has deteriorated on all fronts, and this has been made possible by the lack of decisive action by the Commission and the Council.
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great news, my report on the Rule of Law situation in Hungary has just been approved by the LIBE Committee!
Our message is clear: the Rule of Law in Hungary has deteriorated on all fronts, and this has been made possible by the lack of decisive action by the Commission and the Council.
Our message is clear: the Rule of Law in Hungary has deteriorated on all fronts, and this has been made possible by the lack of decisive action by the Commission and the Council.
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💥House of Cards stuff from Hungary: Rumors long said Viktor Orbán’s team hides real polls from him showing the opposition TISZA party far ahead. Now TISZA leader Péter Magyar claims Orbán recently learned the truth from his possible successor, Minister János Lázár—and realized he can’t win fairly.
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
💥House of Cards stuff from Hungary: Rumors long said Viktor Orbán’s team hides real polls from him showing the opposition TISZA party far ahead. Now TISZA leader Péter Magyar claims Orbán recently learned the truth from his possible successor, Minister János Lázár—and realized he can’t win fairly.
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Viktor Orban, seeking to secure a temporary waiver from US sanctions on Russian oil, will propose a pragmatic energy deal to Washington, offering deeper cooperation in the LNG and nuclear sectors. Bne IntelliNews #Hungary #US #NuclearEnergy #EnergyCooperation #OrbánVisit
Hungary, US set to deepen nuclear energy ties during Orbán’s White House visit
Viktor Orban, seeking to secure a temporary waiver from US sanctions on Russian oil, will propose a pragmatic energy deal to Washington, offering deeper cooperation in the LNG and nuclear sectors.
dlvr.it
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Viktor Orban, seeking to secure a temporary waiver from US sanctions on Russian oil, will propose a pragmatic energy deal to Washington, offering deeper cooperation in the LNG and nuclear sectors. Bne IntelliNews #Hungary #US #NuclearEnergy #EnergyCooperation #OrbánVisit