Hungary’s illiberal Viktor Orban seeks re-election in shadow of Putin’s war

Hungary’s illiberal Viktor Orban seeks re-election in shadow of Putin’s war

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.

  • byRob Harris

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Which side are they on? How the war in Ukraine has united and divided the world

Which side are they on? How the war in Ukraine has united and divided the world

Many countries have made their position on the invasion of Ukraine clear,for others the situation is a lot more complicated.

  • byLia Timson
Warning shots fired at Rotterdam riot as Europe tightens COVID restrictions

Warning shots fired at Rotterdam riot as Europe tightens COVID restrictions

Riots broke out in The Netherlands at a demonstration against restricted access for the unvaccinated,while in Austria COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory.

Pope urges Orban’s Hungary to be more open to needy outsiders

Pope urges Orban’s Hungary to be more open to needy outsiders

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.

  • byPhilip Pullella andGergely Szakacs
EU leaders to Orban:Hungary can exit if not happy to uphold values

EU leaders to Orban:Hungary can exit if not happy to uphold values

Country leaders defend LGBT rights after Hungary approved a law they say reinforces prejudice and homophobia.

  • bySamuel Petrequin,Lorne Cook andJustin Spike
Hungary bans all LGBTQ information in schools,children’s books,TV

Hungary bans all LGBTQ information in schools,children’s books,TV

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.

  • byBalasz Pivarnyik andBela Szandelszky
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Central European leaders push for faster vaccine deliveries

Central European leaders push for faster vaccine deliveries

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.

  • byMonika Scislowska
EU’s border agency exists Hungary,as bloc warns country to change migrant policy

EU’s border agency exists Hungary,as bloc warns country to change migrant policy

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.

  • byLorne Cook andJustin Spike
Viktor Orban ally resigns after reportedly being caught fleeing male'sex party'

Viktor Orban ally resigns after reportedly being caught fleeing male'sex party'

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."

  • byRick Noack andQuentin Ariès
Hungary,Poland double down to try to eject rule-of-law condition from EU budget

Hungary,Poland double down to try to eject rule-of-law condition from EU budget

The European Union is investigating the nationalist governments of the two countries for undermining the independence of their judiciaries and media.

  • byMarton Dunai andAlan Charlish
George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media,officials accusing him of Soros links

George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media,officials accusing him of Soros links

A row has developed between actor George Clooney and the Hungarian establishment.

  • byAdam Taylor