Russia’s war in Ukraine has upended Hungary’s election campaign – which even Orban supporters thought was heading in the wrong direction for the Moscow-friendly leader.
Many countries have made their position on the invasion of Ukraine clear,for others the situation is a lot more complicated.
Riots broke out in The Netherlands at a demonstration against restricted access for the unvaccinated,while in Austria COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory.
The brevity of his Budapest stay has prompted diplomats and Catholic media to suggest the Pope is giving priority to Slovakia,in effect snubbing Hungary.
Country leaders defend LGBT rights after Hungary approved a law they say reinforces prejudice and homophobia.
The European nation has made it a crime to show portrayals of homosexuality or gender fluidity to minors,as the far right PM prepares for next year’s election.
Hungary and Poland that are seen as the EU’s recalcitrant members,often criticised for perceived political interference in areas like the judiciary and media freedom.
Frontex said that it was ceasing work in Hungary until the nationalist government brings its laws into line with a ruling by the EU’s top court in December.
József Szájer,a founding member of Orbán's Fidesz party,confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that he"was present"at a"private party in Brussels on Friday."
The European Union is investigating the nationalist governments of the two countries for undermining the independence of their judiciaries and media.
A row has developed between actor George Clooney and the Hungarian establishment.