Hungary and the EU Work Together Again

Apr 29, 2026, 19:51
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Péter Magyar is the new leader of Hungary. He is in Brussels to talk with the European Union (EU). He wants the EU to give Hungary its money back.

Main Body

For sixteen years, Viktor Orbán was the leader. He and the EU had many problems. The EU stopped giving Hungary money because of bad laws and corruption. Hungary also stopped help for Ukraine. Now, Péter Magyar wants to change things. He wants fair courts and free news. He wants to stop corruption. The EU leader, Ursula von der Leyen, says the EU will help him. Hungary needs money quickly. They want billions of euros by August. Péter Magyar also wants to meet the leader of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in June to be friends again.

Conclusion

People are happy about these changes. The leaders will meet again in May to finish the plan.

Learning

🕒 The 'Now' vs. 'Then' Switch

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to A2 storytelling.

The Past (What happened)

  • Was the leader →\rightarrow He was the leader.
  • Had problems →\rightarrow They had problems.
  • Stopped giving →\rightarrow The EU stopped money.

The Present (What is happening)

  • Is the leader →\rightarrow He is the leader.
  • Wants to change →\rightarrow He wants a change.
  • Says the EU will help →\rightarrow She says yes.

💡 Simple Tip: The "S" Rule When talking about one person (Péter, Ursula), add an -s to the action:

  • He wants
  • He needs
  • She says

📅 Time Words to Remember

  • Now: Right at this moment.
  • For sixteen years: A long time in the past.
  • By August: Before that date arrives.

Vocabulary Learning

new (adj.)
recent / 新
Example:He is the new leader.
leader (n.)
person in charge / 領導者
Example:The leader will speak.
talk (v.)
speak / 談話
Example:They will talk about money.
give (v.)
provide / 給
Example:The EU will give money.
money (n.)
cash / 錢
Example:They need more money.
back (prep.)
return / 回來
Example:Give the money back.
years (n.)
time periods / 年
Example:He was leader for sixteen years.
many (adj.)
a lot of / 眾多
Example:There are many problems.
problems (n.)
difficulties / 問題
Example:They have many problems.
stop (v.)
cease / 停止
Example:The EU stopped giving money.
bad (adj.)
not good / 壞
Example:The laws were bad.
laws (n.)
rules / 法律
Example:The bad laws caused trouble.
corruption (n.)
dishonest behaviour / 貪污
Example:They want to stop corruption.
help (v.)
assist / 幫助
Example:The EU will help again.
change (v.)
alter / 改變
Example:He wants to change things.
fair (adj.)
just / 公平
Example:He wants fair courts.
courts (n.)
judicial institutions / 法院
Example:Fair courts are needed.
free (adj.)
without cost / 免費
Example:He wants free news.
news (n.)
information / 新聞
Example:Free news is important.
needs (v.)
requires / 需要
Example:Hungary needs money.
quickly (adv.)
fast / 快速
Example:They need money quickly.
meet (v.)
encounter / 見面
Example:They will meet in June.
friends (n.)
companions / 朋友
Example:They want to be friends again.
happy (adj.)
joyful / 快樂
Example:People are happy about changes.
plan (n.)
scheme / 計畫
Example:They will finish the plan.
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