Bulgaria and Hungary
Bulgaria scores 55/100 toward Hungary (neutrality or uncertainty), while Hungary scores 55/100 back.
Bulgaria toward Hungary
The coverage indicates routine diplomatic observation and strategic positioning rather than active engagement or hostility, with a Guardian article analyzing Bulgaria's political stance relative to Hungary's influence. There is no evidence of conflict or deep cooperation, suggesting a neutral posture.
Hungary toward Bulgaria
Hungary's actions are framed through its relationship with Russia and its internal EU dynamics, with one brief mention of cross-border energy cooperation with Bulgaria and Romania. The coverage does not demonstrate specific warmth or antagonism directed at Bulgaria.
Recent coverage
- Hungary expels 10 staff of Russian embassy in Budapest - The Sofia Globe Google News: Hungary + Russia, 2026-09-08
- Romania to Boost Cross-Border Power Capacity with Bulgaria, Hungary - БТА Google News: Bulgaria + Romania, 2026-09-08
- Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole? - The Guardian Google News: Bulgaria, 2026-08-19
- Bulgariaʼs new prime minister cuts aid to Ukraine and bargains with the EU like Orban Bulgaria unlikely to become “the second Hungary” — but could still hinder Ukraine - babel.ua Google News: Bulgaria, 2026-08-05
- The EU’s Russia-veto problem has moved – from Orbán to Bulgaria’s Radev - EUobserver Google News: Bulgaria, 2026-06-27
- Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary: the new map of European disagreement - Agenda Pública Google News: Hungary, 2026-05-02
- Is Bulgaria’s new leader EU’s next Viktor Orbán? - The Parliament Magazine Google News: Bulgaria, 2026-04-21
- 'Cooling, not a reversal' — Why Bulgaria's new Russia-friendly leader is unlikely to become EU's next Orban - The Kyiv Independent Google News: Bulgaria + Russia, 2026-04-21
- Bulgaria’s election: a boon for Moscow, but Radev is no Orbán - EUobserver Google News: Bulgaria + Ukraine, 2026-04-20
- Bulgaria's eighth election in five years is today — and the frontrunner could become the EU's new Orbán on Ukraine - Euromaidan Press Google News: Bulgaria + Ukraine, 2026-04-19
- After Orbán’s defeat, Bulgaria May Give Putin a New EU Foothold - Kyiv Post Google News: Bulgaria + Ukraine, 2026-04-18
- Could Bulgaria replace Hungary as Putin’s proxy inside the EU? - Atlantic Council Google News: Bulgaria + Ukraine, 2026-04-16
- Fears that Hungary may buy Russian Lukoil assets in Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria - EUobserver Google News: Bulgaria + Romania, 2025-12-11