Latest news in Hungary? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Diplomatic Fallout with Moscow
- Tensions between Budapest and Moscow escalated after the Russian Embassy responded to Hungary’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats over activities deemed incompatible with their diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention. While the Russian Embassy issued warnings describing the expulsion as unprecedented in modern relations, Russian officials vowed a retaliatory response. The Sofia Globe+ 1
- The Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed Hungary’s legal challenge against European Union financial mechanisms supporting Ukraine without ruling on the core merits of the complaint. EU Today
- Hungary continues to stall progress on European Union accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, blocking the opening of negotiating clusters 2 and 3 in Brussels over minority rights and regulatory prerequisites. www.pravda.com.ua
- The government recently extended the nationwide “state of crisis caused by mass migration” through December 31, 2026, maintaining strict external border controls while negotiations continue with Brussels over ongoing daily EU compliance penalties. Daily News Hungary