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Five elections that changed and shaped Europe in 2022

A look at some of the elections that had wider European implications this year.

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.

Hungary

Hundreds of students in Hungary join teacher rebellion over low pay

Hungarian teachers are the lowest paid of any EU member state, with cashiers making more money than them.

Europe News

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

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Brussels backs €7.5 billion cut of EU funds to Hungary

The European Commission believes the reforms undertaken by Budapest so far to ensure EU money is not misused did not go far enough.

Hungary

Brussels to decide if EU funds for Hungary should be blocked

The European Commission is considering freezing cohesion funds for Budapest after the Hungarian government implemented 17 measures to tackle corruption concerns. Brussels will make a decision based on Hungary’s efforts on November 30.

Hungary

Teachers in Hungary file petition demanding urgent reforms

Teachers, parents and students have been demonstrating for months, urging the government to reform the education system and raise teachers' salaries.

Hungary

Viktor Orban given new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' map controversy

The Hungarian Prime Minister was criticised for recently wearing a scarf that featured a historical map of Hungary's former territory

Hungary

Viktor Orbán criticised for wearing scarf with 'Greater Hungary' map

Romania's foreign ministry said the move was "unacceptable".

Europe News

Brussels just got a Hungarian think tank. Here's why it matters.

Critics say the think tank has been set up to push the Hungarian prime minister's vision of Europe.

Hungary

Hungary's PM hits out at EU during anti-Soviet uprising event speech

Demonstrations which began as peaceful student-led protests quickly transformed into an armed, countrywide revolution.

Europe News

Hungary's bomb billboards criticised amid Ukraine war

The Hungarian government has launched a so-called "national consultation" on EU sanctions which they describe as "failed" and from "Brussels leaders".

The Cube

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán has only just joined Twitter. Why now?

With Hungarians generally preferring Facebook, there is seemingly little domestic motivation for Orban to join the rival platform.

Hungary

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration

Hungary

Hungarians march against stricter abortion rules

More than 1,000 Hungarians protested against a change in abortion rules that took effect earlier this month

Hungary

Euroviews. Stop Orban exporting his informational autocracy across Europe | View

"In the last few years, Orbán’s post-truth regime has exported its tactics. It gives a helping hand to like-minded "illiberals" in the Western Balkans with media, political consultancy, diplomatic support and money."

Europe News

Brussels calls for €7.5 billion EU funding cut from Hungary

The Commission stressed that this is the next step in its rule of law mechanism process.

Hungary

Hungary faces EU judgement day that could hammer its economy

Hungary is facing a reckoning with Brussels over corruption concerns, which could cost Budapest billions in EU funding and hit its ailing economy.

Europe News

'It's a joke', says Orbán after MEPs declare Hungary an 'autocracy'

"The only reason we don’t laugh at it is because we’re bored of it," the Hungarian Prime Minister said in reaction to the European Parliament's report.

Europe News

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.