Now playing Next Hungary Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat. 06/04/2017
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief from Brussels: MEPs condemn Hungary's university law This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. 05/04/2017
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary: university legislation dispute spills out onto the streets Hungary’s right-wing government says it will not backtrack on a new draft law staff at a foreign-funded university in Budapest say will force it out of the… 30/03/2017
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian PM directs political fire at EU during rally An estimated 20,000 Hungarians have taken part in rallies in central Budapest, upholding the traditional way to commemorate their 1848 revolution against the… 15/03/2017
Now playing Next Hungary MSF staff in Serbia detail Hungary police 'abuse' of migrants The humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – also known as Doctors Without Borders – has given more details after alleging that Hungarian border police have been systematically abusi 09/03/2017
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief from Brussels: tussle over Tusk, alarm over Hungary This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. 08/03/2017
Now playing Next Hungary Hungarian PM: we welcome refugees fleeing Germany, France and Italy Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has offered to open up his country to refugees – but only those seeking sanctuary from the liberal policies of western… 11/02/2017
Now playing Next Hungary Thousands of visa abuses at Hungarian embassy in Moscow Thousands of business visas were issued by Hungary’s embassy in Moscow in 2013 without proper checks, according to an internal report of the Hungarian foreign ministry… 10/02/2017
Now playing Next Sport 'NOlimpia' referendum initiative grows in Budapest The price tag of staging a global multi-sport event always divides the citizens of the country or city involved. 01/02/2017
Now playing Next Hungary “My future is in danger if Budapest organises the Olympics" A movement of young Hungarian activists have launched a campaign for the cancellation of Budapest's bid for the Olympic Games in 2024, pointing out the cost of the event and the risk of corruption. 26/01/2017
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary vows to continue to fight against migrant quotas Hungary has ruled out resubmitting a law to ban the resettlement of migrants after parliament narrowly rejected the plan this week. 11/11/2016
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary's parliament rejects plan to ban migrant resettlement The parliament in Hungary has narrowly rejected a plan to ban the resettlement of migrants. 08/11/2016
Now playing Next Hungary Stand up to the "Sovietisation" of Europe - Orban Speaking to crowds at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Hungary's uprising, the prime minister said freedom depends on the nation state 23/10/2016
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary's opposition journalists take shelter in homeless magazine Hungarian opposition journalists take shelter in homeless magazine, saying the government shut their newspaper down. 20/10/2016
Now playing Next Hungary EU would be 'raping democracy' if it blocks my law, says Hungary's Orbán The constitutional amendment proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be presented to parliament by Monday (October 10). 04/10/2016
Now playing Next world news EU politicians mull Hungary referendum result Both Brussels and Budapest are claiming victory over the migrant quotas referendum – the former the low turnout, the latter that a majority voted against the EU, leaving both sides at… 03/10/2016
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief from Brussels: EU eyes quick climate deal approval This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. 03/10/2016
Now playing Next Economy Hungary's green agenda moves in two directions Hungary has just announced plans to subsidise electric cars, but at the same time is blocking the installation of new wind turbines. 30/09/2016
Now playing Next world news Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas. 29/09/2016
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary prepares for anti-refugee referendum Less than one month to go before the referendum in Hungary and the streets are full with different types of billboards. 07/09/2016