Hungarian politics

Hungary

Hungary's clampdown on Pride march sparks backlash

The Orbán administration has said that the country 'should not tolerate' the public event this year.

28/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Child protection or censorship? The legal battle between the Court of Justice of the EU and Hungary

Necessary for some, discriminatory for others, Hungary's so-called “child protection law” has been the subject of a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Whatever its nature, the ruling could further determine the already tense relationship between Hungary and its EU partners.

26/02/2025

Hungary

Hungarian law to appear before EU Court of Justice after controversy

The first hearing on the Hungarian Child Protection Act takes place on Tuesday at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

18/11/2024

Europe News

EPP leader slams Hungary over easing visa restrictions for Russians

The EPP president called Hungary's decision to simplify its entry conditions for Russians "questionable" and warned of heightened risk of spies entering the bloc in a letter sent to European Council President Charles Michel.

30/07/2024

World

European security not possible without engaging Russia, claims Hungarian minister

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.

13/07/2024

Euronews Witness

Péter Magyar's journey from Orbán ally to election rival

Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been in government for 14 years and seem to have an unshakeable grip on power. But in recent months, former ally Péter Magyar has emerged as a political rival and is mobilising a section of the Hungarian population against the country's hard-right leader.

21/05/2024

Europe News

Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe?

The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements.

09/05/2024

Hungary

Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán's government

Some media estimated about 100,000 participants, making it one of the two largest opposition political demonstrations in recent years.

07/04/2024

Hungary

Hungary passes controversial law 'protecting national sovereignty'

Hungary's right-wing populist government approved the law to defend against the alleged rise of undue political interference by foreign persons or groups.

13/12/2023

Europe News

Euroviews. Major harnessing of trolls shows threat to Hungarian democracy is real

Hundreds of coordinated fake profiles are engaged in pro-government influence operations on Facebook ahead of municipal and European Parliament elections in Hungary in 2024, Péter Krekó, Csaba Molnár and Ráchel Surányi write.

02/12/2023

Hungary

Hungary issues anti-EU survey on migration, LGBTQ+ issues and Ukraine

Viktor Orbán’s government issued a new "national consultation" asking voters for their thoughts on deeply divisive issues like migration, LGBTQ+ rights and support for Ukraine—with many of the questions being clearly veered against the EU.

17/11/2023

Euronews Witness

Why anti-immigration Orbán wants foreign nationals to work in Hungary

In this edition of Witness, Euronews reporters Valerie Gauriat and Zoltan Siposhegyi speak with foreign nationals in Hungary, hired to make up for the shortage of labourers across the country. Click on the video above to watch their report.

21/09/2023

Europe Decoded

Why do dozens of Hungarian women have abortions in Austria each week?

Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria.

16/08/2023

Europe News

This EU country is now the only one without a single female minister

Hungary this week became the only country in the European Union without a female minister as Judit Varga officially stepped down on Monday evening.

01/08/2023

Hungary

Euroviews. The true strength of the EU lies in its diversity of opinions

We cannot allow select countries to impose their will on others on critical issues of war and peace, such as the imposition of sanctions or the financing of weapons, Balázs Orbán writes.

14/07/2023

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungarian case shows the EU needs a bulletproof media freedom law

Further provisions would be a bold but welcome move by the European Commission, which could stop powerful groups from gaining control of the other media systems within the EU, Marius Dragomir writes.

21/04/2023

Hungary

'Keep on fighting': Orban sends message of support to embattled Trump

Hungary's populist prime minister has been an early Trump supporter and a loyal ally of the former US president through the years.

03/04/2023

Hungary

Hungary finds itself increasingly isolated amongst NATO allies

Hungary is becoming increasingly isolated within the NATO military alliance. And since the war in Ukraine began, it has lost one of its key patrons: Poland.

13/03/2023

Europe News

'Drain the swamp': Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved

"The Hungarians would like for the European Parliament to be dissolved in its current form," Orban said.

21/12/2022

Europe News

Orbán visits Trump after furore over 'racist' comments

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas on Thursday. But first, he met with "important ally" Donald Trump.

03/08/2022