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Hungary Prosecutor General Resigns Under Pressure

Hungary’s Prosecutor General Gábor Bálint Nagy has resigned under pressure from Prime Minister Péter Magyar, saying the office must remain independent and not become a tool in political struggles. The move is pitched as part of broader reforms to dismantle Orbán-era appointments and signals a shift in judicial oversight that EU watchdogs will scrutinize as the new government establishes its authority.

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EU intercepts shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

EU naval missions IRINI and ATALANTA are stepping up flag-verification boardings of vessels suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, including the MV SOUTH STAR in the Mediterranean, as part of a broader effort to couple sanctions with maritime actions. EU officials, led by Kaja Kallas, say these measures tighten the net on illicit Russian oil shipments to choke Kremlin funding and reinforce maritime security.

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