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world18 days ago•5 min saved

US-Hungary sign civil nuclear pact as Orbán deepens ties with Trump-era ally

The United States and Hungary formalized a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that will expand collaboration on civil nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and spent fuel management, with Hungary set to purchase U.S. nuclear fuel and Holtec International assisting on spent fuel; the pact diversifies Hungary’s energy away from Russia and strengthens U.S. influence in Europe ahead of elections, reflecting the close ties between Viktor Orbán and former President Donald Trump.

via CBS News|

#nuclear-energy #paks-nuclear-plant #small-modular-reactors

us-politics-and-policy18 days ago•5 min saved

Rubio casts Orbán as a vital U.S. ally amid Hungary’s tight election

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio praised Viktor Orbán as essential to American interests and said President Trump is deeply committed to Orbán’s success, framing a “golden era” in U.S.-Hungary ties as Hungary faces a crucial April election. Rubio’s visit, following the Munich Security Conference, highlighted energy deals and visa liberalisation while Orbán touted renewed Washington cooperation amid ongoing EU tensions over Russia.

via Financial Times|

#donald-trump #hungary-election #marco-rubio

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Ambassador Condemns Hungary's Anti-American Rhetoric"

The US ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, delivered a scathing speech in Budapest, criticizing the Hungarian government's anti-American rhetoric, expanding relationship with Russia, and rampant corruption. Pressman warned that the US will not wait out the Orbán administration and expressed deep concerns about Hungary's slide away from western alliances and democratic institutions. The deteriorating US-Hungary relations have been exacerbated by Prime Minister Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump and his comments about the war in Ukraine. Pressman also addressed concerns about the state of Hungary's democracy and emphasized that the US wants good ties with Hungary but Budapest's behavior is putting the relationship at risk.

via The Guardian US|

#anti-american-messaging #democratic-institutions #international-relations