The price of Brent crude oil rose from $60 a barrel in January to a peak of approximately $120, and is now trading around $95.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is single-handedly blocking a €90 billion European Union loan intended for Ukraine.

Peter Magyar's TISA party has secured a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliament, allowing it to legislate freely and make constitutional changes.

France's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 1.8% from a previous level of 1.0%.

Germany's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.8% in March from 2.0% previously.

US Vice President J.D. Vance and Senator Marco Rubio have both visited Hungary to advocate for Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and President Donald Trump sent a video message endorsing him.

The European Union has frozen 20 billion euros in funds designated for Hungary due to concerns over the rule of law.

Hungary has an exception from European Union sanctions that allows it to continue purchasing Russian crude oil.

A transcript of an October call revealed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban telling Russian President Vladimir Putin, "I'm here at your service."

The Eurozone's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.5% in March from 2.0% in February.

French President Emmanuel Macron originated the plan for a defensive military operation to secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf after the current conflict ends.

European and Gulf leaders are warning that a global food crisis may develop by next month if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD and battery maker CATL have both opened operations in Hungary.

In the Hungarian election, 10% of the vote comes from outside the country and will take an additional week to calculate.

On a recent trip to Europe, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France, Serbia, and Budapest, Hungary.

In 2023, 44% of all Chinese investment in Europe was directed to Hungary.

Hungary experienced an inflation rate of over 20%, which was significantly higher than the average across the European Union.