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Hungary

This man is one of the first arrested under Hungary's 'homeless ban'

The man said he didn't go to homeless shelters because fights and theft are rife there.

26/10/2018

World News

Europe Briefing: 6 stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

17/09/2018

Hungary

What does the Sargentini report accuse Hungary of?

In a draft report, Dutch Green MEP Judith Sargentini accused Orbán's government of posing a "systemic threat" to the EU's fundamental principles and compelled her contemporaries to support her recommendation to launch the little-used Article 7.

11/09/2018

Hungary

Euroviews. There's nothing Christian about Orban's democratic values | View

A prominent Hungarian church leader says there's no divine inspiration behind the prime minister's mission to defend Christianity in Europe.

05/09/2018

Hungary

Anti-government protest in Hungary draws thousands

Thousands of Hungarians — the majority from younger generations — gathered in central Budapest to protest against what they consider an "unfair election system" that gave Viktor Orban a landslide victory in last Sunday's elections.

14/04/2018

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: How will the EU handle Hungary?

12/04/2018

World News

Hungarians head to the polls

Hungarians go to the polls and are expected to grant third term to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

08/04/2018

Hungary

Fake political parties are ‘conning Hungary out of millions of euros'

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.

04/04/2018

Hungary

Could a man in a chicken costume be voted into the Hungarian Parliamen

By far the most feathered candidate running for MP in the Hungarian election, József Tichy-Rács tells Euronews exactly what inspired him to don a chicken suit and enter April's political race.

12/03/2018

Hungary

Euroviews. Turning Orban’s hateful rhetoric into reality: View

European leaders have to finally take concrete action to stop Hungary's assault on civil society, writes Amnesty International's Gauri van Gulik.

20/02/2018

Austria

Austria's Kurz backs Hungary's Orban against EU migrant quotas

The two leaders have pledged to cooperate and challenge the EU's migration policy.

30/01/2018

Hungary

Hungarian opposition parties join forces to protest against crackdown

Left and right wing demonstrators take to the streets in Budapest to protest against a fine slapped on main opposition party Jobbik for an alleged breach of political funding rules.

16/12/2017

Hungary

Who is Béla Kovács—the Hungarian MEP charged with spying for the KGB?

He's been described as "an average man with no charisma, certainly not a James Bond type", but Béla Kovács of Hungary's far-right has a wife with Soviet links and was this week charged with espionage against the EU.

07/12/2017

My Europe Series

What's behind Budapest's bust up with Brussels?

Hungary finds itself in an ideological battle with Brussels and several EU states.

24/11/2017

My Europe Series

Discussing Hungary's democratic deficit

Sophie Claudet talks to MEPs György Schöpflin and Judith Sargentini over whether Hungary is in breach of fundamental EU rights and the rule of law.

24/11/2017

My Europe Series

Inside Hungary's far-right movement

Ahead of 2018 elections, Hungary's Fidesz ruling party's campaign competes with far-right narratives. We met those who say immigration and globalisation threaten their identity.

23/11/2017

Hungary

Hungary and Soros' war of words heats up

Soros has accused Budapest of lying, while a top ruling party politician said the billionaire was engaged in a “frontal assault” against Hungary

20/11/2017

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Hungary cracks down on NGOs

Hungary's parliament has approved a new law targeting foreign-funded non-governmental organisations.

13/06/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Ukraine signs visa waiver deal with EU

In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: MEPs pass a resolution condemning Hungary for a “serious deterioration” in the rule of law and democracy; Ukraine and the

17/05/2017