Viktor Orban
The EU's Democratic Backsliding Against Poland and Hungary
The Euro-federalist consensus in Brussels is no doubt solid, but so is the determination of Poles and Hungarians not to be bullied.
COVID Denial Sunk Trump, But Smarter Right-Wing Populists are Thriving
Demonization of liberals, rejection of the climate crisis, of science and scientific evidence have all become part and parcel of everyday conversation in Italy, Brazil, Hungary and beyond. They are here to stay.
'Plan A' Sours for Hungary's Nationalist Leader After Trump Defeat
Viktor Orban previously said that the level of "openness and kindness" will be lower if Joe Biden wins the election.
Biden and Big Tech Have Poland and Hungary in Their Crosshairs
Poland and Hungary are important allies of the United States against a decadent global liberalism that has left Western countries shells of their former selves.
Coronavirus Unmasks the Global War on Millennials
Millennials must respond to the heavy hand of the baby boomers.
In Poland and Hungary, Pandemic Crisis is an Opportunity—for a Power Grab
Ruling parties are consolidating their grip on government—in ways that will affect democracy long after the pandemic has passed.
Orban's Anti-Roma Campaign Is Being Legitimized by Trump: Activist
Orban is resisting a court order to pay compensation to Roma children who were segregated at a school in the east of the country.
Officials Tried Blocking Trump-Orban Meeting to Prevent Close Relations
Officials believed it would be politically damaging for Trump to befriend the authoritarian, euroskeptic, anti-immigration and anti-free press leader.
Coca-Cola Ads in Hungary Spark Fine, Protest Against LGBTQ Visibility
A Coca-Cola ad campaign in Hungary has led to anti-LGBTQ feelings and a fine of 500,000 HUF.
Orban's Authoritarian Media Control Is Spreading to Hungary's Neighbor
Media freedom is slowly disappearing in some Central Eastern European countries.
Donald Trump Meeting With Anti-Semitic Hungarian Leader Slammed
A populist with an anti-immigration stance, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had been kept at a distance by Trump's predecessors.
Mike Pompeo Promotes Support for Ukraine in Europe
The trip is a sign of the Trump administration's commitment to NATO, despite President Donald Trump's comments that questioned the value of the Western military alliance.
Hungary's Leader Orban Bans Gender Studies
The study of gender is "an ideology, not a science," Orban's deputy prime minister, Zsolt Semjen, said.
Macron: 'I Will Yield Nothing' to Far-Right Politicians
"So if they wanted to see me as their main opponent, they were right to do so," the French president said.
Will Hungary Jail People Who Help Immigrants?
Proposed bill would make it illegal for individuals or organizations to provide any help to undocumented immigrants.
Richard Nixon's Enemies List Is Being Replicated
The government officially took no responsibility for the list's publication, but most analysts agree that the list would not have been published without its approval.
Soros Foundations Quit Hungary Due to State Pressure
The Open Society Foundations said staff are being harassed and were not safe.
The New Iron Curtain?
The Kremlin has long tried to divide and conquer Europe. Now, in Hungary, its strategy is working.
Everything to Know About Viktor Orbán's Election Win
Can the European Union stop the rise of authoritarianism in Hungary?
Hungary's Joke Party Is Dead Serious About the Election
No joke party takes itself quite so seriously as the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP).
Europe's Far Right Is Flourishing—Just Ask Viktor Orbán
The prime minister has portrayed himself as his country's savior, protecting Christian Europe against the Muslim hordes.
Viktor Orbán: Europe's New Strongman
Paul Lendvai's biography of the Hungarian leader is sobering reading.
Heineken May See Red Star Trademark Banned in Hungary
Hungary is attempting to purge itself of totalitarian symbols related to the 40 years of communist rule.
Putin Meets Hungary's Orban: The Likely Agenda
The Russian president is visiting his most kindred spirit in the EU to talk energy, trade and culture.
'Where Do I Go Now?': Far-Right Stokes Fear in Brussels
The ascendance of authoritarian and racist parties in Europe are a visceral threat to those whose families survived the pogroms of the past.
Bulgaria to Complete Turkey Border Fence by End of Year
The country's outgoing defense minister said he hopes his successor will continue the policy.
Hungarian Jews Slam Nazi-Like' Referendum Campaign
'The public discourse on the migrant issue has crossed the line into hate speech.'
Hungary's Government Lauds 'Historic' Referendum Result
Turnout for the vote was lower than the 50 percent threshold for a binding referendum.
Hungarian Opposition Attacks PM Orban After 'Major Loss
Hungarian government denied the referendum turnout was low, despite falling under 50 percent.
Brussels Braces For A Third Referendum Defeat
A plebiscite on quotas for relocating asylum seekers is forcing the EU to question itself.