Vance Endorses Orbán Ahead of Hungarian Elections
US Vice-President JD Vance endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the April 12 elections, criticizing the European Union for alleged foreign interference in the electoral process. Vance's visit, the first top-level US engagement with Hungary in 20 years, comes as Orbán faces a significant challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar, who is leading in opinion polls. Vance's remarks included a call for voters to support Orbán, whom he described as a defender of Western values.
UK EV sales hit record 86120 units in March
In March 2026, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK reached a record 86,120 units, driven by rising petrol prices amid the ongoing Gulf conflict, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This marked a 24.2% increase in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and a 46.9% surge in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with BEVs capturing a 22.6% market share. Meanwhile, in Germany, EV sales rose by two-thirds, reflecting a broader trend of increasing consumer interest in lower-emission vehicles as fuel costs rise.
MEPs urge European Commission to address Nvidia reliance
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on the European Commission to address strategic vulnerabilities associated with the reliance on Nvidia chips for the AI gigafactories project. This comes amid growing concerns over the implications of dependence on a single supplier in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
EU Proposes Space Agency Budget Increase for Security
The European Commission has proposed a plan for the EU space agency to assume security duties, which includes a recommendation to double its budget over the next seven years. This initiative is part of a broader effort by European governments to enhance military space capabilities in response to geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European countries are projected to invest at least €95.46 billion in space capabilities by 2030, with Germany committing €35 billion and France increasing its space defense budget to €10.2 billion.
