'An exciting future' but new-era Germany 'need patience'

Germany grapples with far-right surge as AfD wins state election

The far-right AfD party alone won a third of the votes in two eastern German states on Sunday, as residents of Thuringia and Saxony begin to take stock of the results.

VW considers German factory closures for first time in 87-year history

Jobs with VW in Germany are meant to be protected until 2029, but the firm could now renege on that promise.

EU and Hungarian officials clash over visa scheme for Russian citizens

The European Commission has sent a second letter to Hungary asking for further clarifications about its National Card scheme.

Hungary hits back at Baltic and Nordic critics of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians

The government in Budapest has for years been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin.

Hungary school smartphone ban sparks protests — where else in Europe are they prohibited?

Thousands protested a Budapest headmaster's dismissal after he refused to implement a smartphone ban. Meanwhile, other European countries are also implementing a ban.

Hungary misses first deadline to pay €200 million fine imposed by ECJ

Brussels is waiting for Hungary to pay €200 million and lift its long-standing restrictions on the right to asylum.