The change of power in Budapest has not yet happened – but Brussels is already involved in what comes next.
Péter Magyar arrives in Brussels as the incoming prime minister of Hungary, skipping the usual waiting period and heading straight for talks with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Its purpose: to unlock billions of EU funds saved due to legal concerns. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton explore the early resettlement between Budapest and Brussels – and the dangers that come with moving so quickly.
In the European Parliament, MEPs discuss how Russia is quietly reentering the international sporting and cultural scene. From the Olympics to the Venice Biennale, barriers are coming down – raising questions about what “neutral” participation means in times of war.
Finally, a new picture of the effects of climate change on Europe. A major scientific assessment finds almost the entire continent saw above-average temperatures last year, as well as heat waves, droughts and wildfires. Scientists warn a new El Niño could push conditions even worse – and sooner than expected.
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