Central European leaders condemn Navalny arrest in Moscow
Warsaw, Poland – Central European leaders have condemned the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Sunday. TopContinue Reading
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Who won the EU budget stand-off?
While everyone declared victory after the EU summit, the only thing Viktor Orbán won is time. In the latest episodeContinue Reading
“We’re not Hungary”, Macron says rejecting accusations of illiberalism
Paris, France – In a wide-ranging, 2-hour-long interview with French online media Brut, President Emmanuel Macron rejected accusations his governmentContinue Reading
Rule of law conditions still unacceptable, says Orbán after Poland backs down
Budapest, Hungary – The rule of law debate has to be separated from the EU budget and the Covid RecoveryContinue Reading
Hungary accuses George Clooney of “Soros connection” after PM criticism
Budapest, Hungary – Hollywood star George Clooney has clashed with the Hungarian government after criticizing Prime Minister Viktor Orban andContinue Reading
Slovenia joins Hungary and Poland in EU rule-of-law standoff
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has announced his support of Hungary and Poland in their standoffContinue Reading
Hungary and Poland veto EU recovery fund over rule-of-law issue
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Hungary and Poland have followed through on their threat to veto the EU’s historic €1.8tn budget, whichContinue Reading
Hungary’s crusade against LGBTQI people continues amidst the pandemic
Despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and deaths, the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán still prioritises restricting LGBTQI rights over saving citizens. AsContinue Reading
What does Joe Biden’s victory mean for Hungary?
Though Joe Biden will pay closer attention to illiberalism in Hungary than Donald Trump did, his election is unlikely toContinue Reading
No rest for the wicked, or how Fidesz is exploiting the pandemic
On the same day as the Hungarian Parliament approved of the re-introduction of the state of emergency to fight againstContinue Reading
Hungary to get coronavirus vaccine in winter, Orban claims amid growing criticism
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary will receive the first shipments of coronavirus vaccine in December or January, Prime Minister Viktor OrbanContinue Reading
Democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism: A Hungarian perspective (2/2)
Budapest, Hungary – Welcome to the second part of our Hungarian interview series on what it looks like to witnessContinue Reading
Democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism: A Hungarian perspective (1/2)
Budapest, Hungary – Even with the polls not looking so good for the world’s favorite populist authoritarian wanna-be Donald Trump, it’s difficultContinue Reading
SZFE: Art students fight for independence in Hungary’s intensifying culture wars
Students in Budapest, backed by academics, occupy the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) to protest government interference. TheContinue Reading
Budapest tour guide: Reviewing the Memorial to National Togetherness
Budapest, Hungary – “For those who are Hungarian, Trianon still hurts”: 63% of Hungarians agree with this statement, according toContinue Reading