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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.

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.

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.

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Romania's biggest minority: Who are the Szeklers?

This group of Hungarian-speakers have won a court case against Heineken, but do you know who they are?

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'Fake news': Hungary denies reports it was warned of Russia's invasion

The spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orban has denounced the reports by Ukrainian media.

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Orban has last laugh as Hungary's 'joke' party accused over election

The Two-Tailed Dog Party has trolled and teased its way through Hungary’s political system since it was founded as a movement in 2006. But is the joke running thin?

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'A victory so big you can see it from the moon... and Brussels'

“We won a victory so big that you can see it from the moon, and you can certainly see it from Brussels,” said Orban, who has often been condemned by the European Union for overseeing democratic backsliding and alleged corruption.

Hungary

Key takeaways as Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term

Nationalist PM Viktor Orbán has won another two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliament for his Fidesz party, as the unified opposition failed to unseat him.

Hungary

What do LGBTQ people think about Hungary's controversial referendum?

Three of the four people Euronews spoke to said they might leave Hungary if LGBTQ rights do not improve.

Hungary

Take Hungarian election result with a pinch of salt, expert warns

Euronews spoke to a political scientist about Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections and what they might mean for Europe.

Hungary

Russia's invasion of Ukraine casts shadow over Hungary election

A look at how Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the campaign focus in Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Hungary

Hungarian opposition is struggling to dethrone Orbán

Fidesz has dominated Hungarian politics for 12 years, benefiting from the fragmentation of the opposition. But now a coalition has united in an attempt to break its stronghold.

Hungary

Claims of media bias overshadow Hungarian election campaign

The conditions in which parliamentary elections are being held have attracted increasing international attention. Hungary is the first EU member state to receive a full-scale OSCE observer mission.

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Euroviews. Hungary election: Watch our special election debate ahead of the vote

Euronews hosted a special show in Brussels' European Parliament to discuss why the poll matters to everyone in Europe.

Hungary

The era of Victor Orban

Hungarian Pm Victor Orban is to seek a fourth term in office on Sunday 3rd April. We look back on his 12 continuous years in power so far

Hungary

Katalin Novak becomes Hungary's first female president

Novak is a loyal ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Europe News

OSCE recommends deployment of election observation mission to Hungary

If such a mission is sent, it would be the first for an EU member state since 2013.

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary rigged election claim is as cynical as it is absurd | View

An opinion piece published earlier this week claimed the possibility of an upset in Hungary is so great that Europe should “prepare for a possible rigged election”.

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Euroviews. Don't be fooled: Hungarian court ruling didn't allow pushbacks | View

The Hungarian government claims last week's Constitutional Court ruling on EU migration rules as a victory for self-determination. The reality is more complex, writes lawyer Zsolt Szekeres.

Hungary

Hungary: Opposition chooses Márki-Zay to run against Orbán next spring

The independent mayor won Sunday's opposition primary race, heading a six-party opposition coalition to lead a challenge to Hungary's right-wing populist leader.