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Five takeaways from Hungarian PM Orban's meeting with France's Le Pen

The two far-right politicians played down their differences and found common ground in virulent attacks against the European Union's "hegemony."

Hungary

Why is Hungary PM Orban meeting France's Marine Le Pen in Budapest?

Orban and Le Pen will hold a joint press conference from Budapest at 15:00 CEST.

World

Has Viktor Orbán met his match in Péter Márki-Zay?

Political outsider, Péter Márki-Zay, was recently elected as the prime ministerial candidate of the joint opposition coalition in Hungary. Currently the mayor of Hódmezővásárhely, the opposition candidate gives us his insight into the country's politics, Fidesz and his aspirations for the future.

Europe News

'Slap in the face': EU leaders ask Poland to respect EU law primacy

"I do believe Poland has gone too far," said Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin ahead of a two-day European summit in Brussels.

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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.

Hungary

Hungary's opposition vote to select who will run against Viktor Orbán

The political catchphrase amongst the opposition parties in the run-up to the spring election is "anyone but Orbán".

Czech Republic

Will Viktor Orban help win the Czech election for Andrej Babis?

Orban and Babis have been hitting the anti-migrant campaign trail together.

Hungary

Budapest's mayor quits bid to challenge PM Orban in 2022 election

Budapest's mayor quits race to be opposition's candidate against Hungary PM Orban in 2022 election

Czech Republic

Czech election: Babiš remains frontrunner despite Pandora scandal

The ANO movement of billionaire populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis is tipped to win despite recent revelations on his offshore dealings.

My Europe Series

Is Orban's biggest threat right under his nose in Budapest?

Gergely Karacsony, as Budapest's mayor, has little real power in his fight to bring down PM Viktor Orban. But that could all change in the coming months.

Hungary

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking recovery plan over LGBT dispute

Orban claimed that the European Commission had failed to approve Hungary's coronavirus recovery plan because of their disagreements over LGBT policies.

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary PM Viktor Orban responds to criticism from Timothy Garton Ash

Timothy Garton Ash had accused Orban of having his cake and eating it in terms of Hungary's relationship with the EU.

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Pope Francis meets Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before mass

Pope Francis celebrates the Holy Mass on Budapest Heroes' Square to close the International Eucharistic Congress.

Europe News

Governments using Pegasus spyware should be held responsible, says MEP

Hungary was among the governments found to use the spy tech and the German government has since admitted the federal police service also used the spyware.

Hungary

Hungary’s opposition unites in bid to oust Viktor Orban from power

"Nothing like this has ever happened before in Hungary," said Hungarian politics expert Róbert László.

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but tyranny of the majority | View

Hungary's LGBT vote isn't democracy but the tyranny of the majority, writes Maria Sjödin.

Hungary

Budapest Pride parade sees anger directed at Hungary’s government

The march came after a controversial law passed by Hungary's parliament in June prohibited the display of content to minors that depicts homosexuality or gender change.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Brexit returns and Orban announces anti-LGBT referendum

The Commission also released its annual report on the rule of law across the EU, with Hungary, Poland and Slovenia in starring roles.

Hungary

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law.

Hungary

Hungary to offer citizens booster COVID-19 jabs from August 1

Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed citizens would be offered their third doses from August, regardless of age, health, or which vaccine they initially received.