Katalin Halmai
@eublogo.bsky.social
Hungarian journalist. News junkie. Former Brussels correspondent. Lives in Leuven. @eublogo on X
💶💶💶 In December 2023, the Commission lifted the suspension on the disbursement of approximately € 10.2 billion to Hungary after the country had, in his opinion, completed the required judicial reform. The EP has brought the case before the ECJ which today published its Advocate General’s opinion 👇
#ECJ #AG Ćapeta proposes that the #ECJ annul the @EU_Commission’s decision lifting the suspension on the disbursement of funds to #Hungary 🇭🇺 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...
curia.europa.eu
February 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
💶💶💶 In December 2023, the Commission lifted the suspension on the disbursement of approximately € 10.2 billion to Hungary after the country had, in his opinion, completed the required judicial reform. The EP has brought the case before the ECJ which today published its Advocate General’s opinion 👇
The leader of the largest Hungarian opposition party, Péter Magyar, will attend the @munsecconf.bsky.social on Saturday. According to his Facebook post, he will hold bilateral talks with European politicians, accompanied by the party's de facto foreign minister candidate, Anita Orbán
#MSC2026
#MSC2026
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The leader of the largest Hungarian opposition party, Péter Magyar, will attend the @munsecconf.bsky.social on Saturday. According to his Facebook post, he will hold bilateral talks with European politicians, accompanied by the party's de facto foreign minister candidate, Anita Orbán
#MSC2026
#MSC2026
Viktor Orbán’s EU-based think tank, MCC Brussels, is launching a “democracy interference observatory” that will kick off with a “detailed investigation” into Hungary’s election in April, @politico.eu writes.
Hopefully, they will scrutinize Russian and American influence with the same zeal 👮♂️👮2/1
Hopefully, they will scrutinize Russian and American influence with the same zeal 👮♂️👮2/1
February 11, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Viktor Orbán’s EU-based think tank, MCC Brussels, is launching a “democracy interference observatory” that will kick off with a “detailed investigation” into Hungary’s election in April, @politico.eu writes.
Hopefully, they will scrutinize Russian and American influence with the same zeal 👮♂️👮2/1
Hopefully, they will scrutinize Russian and American influence with the same zeal 👮♂️👮2/1
A major 🇭🇺 news outlet has published an investigative report alleging serious environmental violations at a Samsung battery plant, reportedly with authorities’ knowledge. The journalist contacted Samsung & 6 government agencies; none responded. This is how independent journalism operates under Fidesz
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A major 🇭🇺 news outlet has published an investigative report alleging serious environmental violations at a Samsung battery plant, reportedly with authorities’ knowledge. The journalist contacted Samsung & 6 government agencies; none responded. This is how independent journalism operates under Fidesz
Marty Baron, editor-in-chief when Bezos bought the Post for $250mn in 2013, blamed the Amazon founder for much of the paper’s recent trouble. Bezos’s behaviour and “cosying up to Trump” had “damaged the brand of the Washington Post”, he said in an interview.
As rumours of job cuts swirled at the Washington Post in recent weeks, critics of Jeff Bezos zeroed in on the newspaper’s owner as the archetype of a disconnected billionaire. ft.trib.al/Ks3Fd2w
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Marty Baron, editor-in-chief when Bezos bought the Post for $250mn in 2013, blamed the Amazon founder for much of the paper’s recent trouble. Bezos’s behaviour and “cosying up to Trump” had “damaged the brand of the Washington Post”, he said in an interview.
The U.S. State Department is set to fund MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities across Europe to spread the Trump administration’s policy positions.
We eagerly await the patriots'/sovereignists' strong indignation and their demands for investigations to be carried out! 🕵️
We eagerly await the patriots'/sovereignists' strong indignation and their demands for investigations to be carried out! 🕵️
US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe
State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
www.ft.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The U.S. State Department is set to fund MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities across Europe to spread the Trump administration’s policy positions.
We eagerly await the patriots'/sovereignists' strong indignation and their demands for investigations to be carried out! 🕵️
We eagerly await the patriots'/sovereignists' strong indignation and their demands for investigations to be carried out! 🕵️
“I tend to talk to patients about counting back from 1,000 in sevens. It sounds horrendous but I guarantee you can’t think about your mortgage at the same time, which means it’s doing its job.”
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February 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“I tend to talk to patients about counting back from 1,000 in sevens. It sounds horrendous but I guarantee you can’t think about your mortgage at the same time, which means it’s doing its job.”
In addition to this being an extremely sad event, it is particularly striking that it is happening at the same time as the premiere of the film Melania, which was heavily sponsored by WaPo’s owner Bezos.
Was it intentional? Then this is the height of impudence and arrogance.
Was it intentional? Then this is the height of impudence and arrogance.
'Washington Post' announces sweeping layoffs
'Washington Post' announces sweeping layoffs
The US newspaper, which had been facing difficulties for several years, decided to fire one-third of its staff, according to US media reports. The sports, books, local and foreign news departments are said to have been particularly a.
www.lemonde.fr
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
In addition to this being an extremely sad event, it is particularly striking that it is happening at the same time as the premiere of the film Melania, which was heavily sponsored by WaPo’s owner Bezos.
Was it intentional? Then this is the height of impudence and arrogance.
Was it intentional? Then this is the height of impudence and arrogance.
In Hungary, the government has cited the Ukraine war emergency to issue a decree halting lawsuits against it. This means that ongoing court cases can now be shut down by decree.
Elections are coming.
Judge for yourself.
#ruleoflaw 👋
Elections are coming.
Judge for yourself.
#ruleoflaw 👋
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In Hungary, the government has cited the Ukraine war emergency to issue a decree halting lawsuits against it. This means that ongoing court cases can now be shut down by decree.
Elections are coming.
Judge for yourself.
#ruleoflaw 👋
Elections are coming.
Judge for yourself.
#ruleoflaw 👋
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🇩🇪⚖️🇺🇸🇭🇺 Some news from my workplace - @democracyreporting.bsky.social is once again suing Company Formerly Known as Twitter, this time regarding access to data ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections.
A group of researchers is suing Elon Musk’s X to gain access to data on Hungary’s upcoming elections to assess the risk of interference, they told POLITICO.
Researchers sue X for access to Hungarian election data
EU law demands X provide data to assess risks including foreign interference.
www.politico.eu
February 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
🇩🇪⚖️🇺🇸🇭🇺 Some news from my workplace - @democracyreporting.bsky.social is once again suing Company Formerly Known as Twitter, this time regarding access to data ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections.
Reposted by Katalin Halmai
A journalist asks about justice for Epstein survivors.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
February 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
A journalist asks about justice for Epstein survivors.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
Reposted by Katalin Halmai
Imagine taking off your sunglasses after three weeks of darkness and the first thing you see is Robert Fico
End of an era: Emmanuel Macron is no longer wearing his aviators.
February 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Imagine taking off your sunglasses after three weeks of darkness and the first thing you see is Robert Fico
Reposted by Katalin Halmai
Charlie Hebdo's cover
January 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Charlie Hebdo's cover
Reposted by Katalin Halmai
A new level of mafia statehood: if you do not give money to this person, his praetorian guard will come and terrorize you.
Trump’s fundraisers are now using the threat of dispatching ICE against citizens as an email engagement tactic.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
A new level of mafia statehood: if you do not give money to this person, his praetorian guard will come and terrorize you.
🖕Two district prosecutors have brought charges against the mayor of Budapest for holding Budapest Pride in June. Gergely Karácsony could face a fine.
“I have gone from being a proud suspect to a proud defendant," he wrote in response to the prosecutors’ statement 🏳️🌈
“I have gone from being a proud suspect to a proud defendant," he wrote in response to the prosecutors’ statement 🏳️🌈
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
🖕Two district prosecutors have brought charges against the mayor of Budapest for holding Budapest Pride in June. Gergely Karácsony could face a fine.
“I have gone from being a proud suspect to a proud defendant," he wrote in response to the prosecutors’ statement 🏳️🌈
“I have gone from being a proud suspect to a proud defendant," he wrote in response to the prosecutors’ statement 🏳️🌈
Belgian court says Brussels mayor acted unlawfully in trying to ban the 2024 NatCon conference of far-right politicians, co-organised by a 🇭🇺 think tank in Brussels, linked to Fidesz. Partial legal win, but no penalties: the court rejected a €10k damages claim, citing no proven harm. @euractiv.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Belgian court says Brussels mayor acted unlawfully in trying to ban the 2024 NatCon conference of far-right politicians, co-organised by a 🇭🇺 think tank in Brussels, linked to Fidesz. Partial legal win, but no penalties: the court rejected a €10k damages claim, citing no proven harm. @euractiv.com
🗣️ Sweden is reviving talks on triggering Article 7 against Hungary, @politico.eu reports. The goal isn’t to act before April’s elections, but to test support among member states for using the mechanism if Orbán wins again and keeps blocking EU decisions
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 AM
🗣️ Sweden is reviving talks on triggering Article 7 against Hungary, @politico.eu reports. The goal isn’t to act before April’s elections, but to test support among member states for using the mechanism if Orbán wins again and keeps blocking EU decisions
Since last Thursday, residents of Leuven can travel on driverless buses on public transport. For now, only on one line. Not many European cities can boast this 💪
Passengers to start riding De Lijn's self-driving buses in Leuven
Starting on Thursday, passengers can travel on self-driving buses of operated by public transport company De Lijn in Leuven. A new bus line, 16...
www.belganewsagency.eu
January 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Since last Thursday, residents of Leuven can travel on driverless buses on public transport. For now, only on one line. Not many European cities can boast this 💪
Another brilliant analysis from @ranaforoohar.bsky.social
Opinion: One of the reasons that Trump rose as a political figure in the first place — and few elites saw it coming — was that he was willing to question anything and everything about conventional politics, economics and foreign policy. ft.trib.al/MTeQrr0
January 26, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Another brilliant analysis from @ranaforoohar.bsky.social
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As @davidallengreen.bsky.social put it earlier this month: "we are in a situation where the US government can kill people on the high seas, in other lands and on its own streets—and nothing will be done to stop it. The US is now a gangster state at home and a rogue state abroad"
Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 7:54 AM
As @davidallengreen.bsky.social put it earlier this month: "we are in a situation where the US government can kill people on the high seas, in other lands and on its own streets—and nothing will be done to stop it. The US is now a gangster state at home and a rogue state abroad"
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Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...
Now is the time to stop this man, who is using the power, prestige, and greatness of his country to satisfy his own base instincts and desire for revenge. Let's at least start, as Carney suggested in Davos.
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it seals trade deal with China ft.trib.al/ze8LLEu
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it seals trade deal with China
North American tensions resurface after Mark Carney warned of ‘rupture’ in global order at Davos
ft.trib.al
January 24, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Now is the time to stop this man, who is using the power, prestige, and greatness of his country to satisfy his own base instincts and desire for revenge. Let's at least start, as Carney suggested in Davos.
The global image of the US, the soft power that kept its prominence among nations, has suffered more since Trump first became president than at any other time in US history. For much of the rest of the world, Trump’s late-night tweets and bullying demeanour, his infantile preoccupation with… 2/1
January 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The global image of the US, the soft power that kept its prominence among nations, has suffered more since Trump first became president than at any other time in US history. For much of the rest of the world, Trump’s late-night tweets and bullying demeanour, his infantile preoccupation with… 2/1
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Optimistic. He likely won’t get through this one.
Trump Once Again Floats Another Run for President — TIME
The Constitution prohibits Trump from serving another term.
apple.news
January 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Optimistic. He likely won’t get through this one.