Hungarian politics

The Hungarian premier visited Kyiv on the second day of Budapest’s turn at the helm of the Council of the EU.

It’s the first visit by the Hungarian PM to the war-struck country since Russia invaded in February 2022.

The alliance with Austria’s FPÖ and the Czech ANO Movement hopes to become a new group in the European Parliament.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has railed against Western aid to Ukraine while spending big on defense at home.

Hungary unveils priorities for six-month time at helm of EU.

Hungarian leader’s comments come after the French far-right leader pitched a united front to Italy’s prime minister.

Budapest’s snub of earlier ruling “constitutes an unprecedented and exceptionally serious breach of EU law,” the court said.

“Our doors are open,” said Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party.

European countries are getting increasingly frustrated with Budapest’s obstructions on Ukraine military aid and Russia sanctions. 

Viktor Orbán calls Republican candidate and convicted felon a “man of honour.”

Chinese leader prepares for arrival in Budapest with gushing missive to Hungary.

Surprising bedfellows criticized the pact, which has been in the works for years.

Péter Magyar, ex-husband of former Justice Minister Judit Varga, has released a recording alleging high-level corruption.

Two EU institutions are scrapping over a decision to unfreeze billions and send it to Viktor Orbán.

“We have no choice but to occupy Brussels,” the Hungarian prime minister told his supporters.

In uncommonly frank language, David Pressman chastises Budapest for “undermin[ing] trust and friendship.”

The Hungarian leader has become an icon to some conservative populists for advocating “illiberal democracy.”

Also helping was a deal to sell more Swedish jet fighters to Hungary.

Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party chooses obscure judge to replace Katalin Novák after sex-abuse pardon case.

Donald Trump has again sent shockwaves across Europe with comments suggesting that he would encourage Russia to invade NATO countries that do not spend enough on defense. …

As the AfD maintains strong support in polls, German leaders see Poland and Hungary as cautionary tales.

Hungarian leader took swift action to contain a domestic scandal, but the ruthlessness against two loyalists raises eyebrows even among supporters.