The Hungarian Prime Minister and Turkish President had an awkward exchange in front of reporters on Tuesday.

It is important to note that the Tories sit in the European Parliament along with PiS, the Polish ruling party, who have taken very hostile actions against the independence of the judiciary in their country. These actions leave you wondering whether the Tories see democracy as a priority.

As Milan Kundera once wrote, one of the functions of Central Europe is to serve as an early warning system for Europe as a whole. This is what Fidesz has got right and that’s why it’s so widely detested. Nobody likes a successful prophet, after all.

Viktor Orbán is leading Hungary away from the rule of law, from our fundamental rights, from the EU solidarity, from the EU project. He uses public funds to wage a massive propaganda campaign against the European Union, against free movement and against the rule of law.

Fake political parties are being set up ahead of elections in Hungary in a bid to cheat the public purse out of up to €9.5 million, it’s been claimed.

Everything you need to know about Hungary's general election and why you should care.