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Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback
Hungary's former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe. Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat, attending a summit of Patriots for Europe leaders — the far-right alliance he helped establish. Orbán will join other Patriots leaders — including Andrej Babiš, Czechia's prime minister—on...
Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president
At a press conference outside the Sándor Palace, Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined Tamás Sulyok’s failings and announced plans to amend Hungary's Fundamental Law to allow for his removal. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed amending the country's constitution to allow for the removal of its appointed president, potentially paving the way for direct elections. "Just as Viktor Orbán has abandoned the Hungarian people, so Tamás Sulyok, whom he appointed, has abandoned the...
Hungarian police approve Budapest Pride in break from Orbán era
Hungarian police have approved the upcoming Budapest Pride parade, marking a significant policy reversal. This decision contrasts with the previous year, when the government of Viktor Orbán had backed legislation allowing Pride events to be banned.
Prosecute Orbán’s inner circle over ‘stolen’ billions, Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog says
BRUSSELS — Top officials in the government of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should be investigated over billions of euros in missing EU funds, the country’s anti-corruption watchdog told POLITICO. The call to retrieve the missing money comes as Orbán’s successor, Péter Magyar, tries to convince Brussels that the country is ready to receive more than €10 billion in EU cash frozen due to rule-of-law concerns. Ferenc Pál Biró, the president of the Hungarian Integrity...
Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán
Hungarian Members of Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to keep the country a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision reverses a previous stance taken by Viktor Orbán's government. The vote comes just before Hungary was set to become the sole EU member not recognising the court's jurisdiction.
Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán
Hungarian Members of Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to keep the country a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision reverses a previous stance taken by the government of Viktor Orbán. The vote comes just before Hungary was set to become the only EU member not to recognise the ICC's jurisdiction.
Orbán’s media slop spread poison beyond Hungary. Luckily, fearless, fact-based reporting endures
Across Europe, public service journalism is a shield for democracy. But we have to decide if we want to fight for its survivalFor 16 years, Viktor Orbán’s government poured millions of euros of public money into thinktanks, institutions and media outlets sympathetic to its illiberal views – not only in Hungary but beyond its borders. In Slovakia, for instance, where a sizeable Hungarian minority lives, Budapest is alleged to have sent millions of euros to favoured media organisations.
Orbán’s oligarchs on edge as Hungary poised to launch wealth tax
New PM Péter Magyar calls policy a sign of ‘social justice’ after years of political loyalty being rewarded with economic opportunityIn a dimly lit television studio, one of Hungary’s richest men is on the verge of tears. It is early May, weeks after the general election that ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power, and the advertising mogul Balásy Gyula has an announcement to make. Gyula tells the interviewer that he has just surrendered his businesses to the state, along with a chunk of...
What Germany expects from Hungary now: Magyar visits Merz
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches. When Péter Magyar won Hungary’s parliamentary elections in March 2026, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power, there was palpable relief in many European capitals.
Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes have continued in Lebanon despite the ceasefire - we report from the site of a residential building in Saksakiyeh hit in the latest barrage. Hezbollah is retaliating with attacks inside Israel and against troops occupying southern Lebanon. Also: Péter Magyar becomes Hungary's new prime minister after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule; Russia's Victory Day is marked with muted celebrations amid the Ukraine war; Indonesian authorities crack down on an alleged online gambling...