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Hungary’s ‘Stop Soros’ bill seeks to criminalise migrant helpers

Hungary's government has drafted new laws which could criminalise NGOs who help migrants seeking asylum.

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Former Trump chief strategist gives speech in Hungary

Some media outlets were refused entry to hear Steve Bannon address his invited audience

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EU should give up 'nightmares' of United States of Europe: Orban

As he kicked off his fourth term as prime minister, Viktor Orban spoke about the end of liberal democracy in Hungary, refusing EU's "nightmares" of United States of Europe, and his foreign policies plans during his acceptance speech at parliament.

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EU on the brink of a major rift over migration

The bloc is seeking to reform the current system to avoid another big refugee crisis this summer

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Orban's secret visit to Brussels

Why did the controversial Hungarian PM meet with the European People's Party?

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EU parliament's Hungary report a 'collection of lies,' says FM

Foreign Minister slams inquiry into rule of law, as parliament committee discusses findings in Brussels

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Second Saturday protest tackles Hungary government on media freedom

Tens of thousands rallied for the second successive Saturday in Budapest, this time against against media controls and the proposed clampdown on civic groups by Viktor Orban’s government.

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Hungary: Tens of thousands in anti-Orban protest

Demonstrators denounced the electoral system under which Prime Minister Viktor Orban's right-wing government was returned to power with a landslide last weekend

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Alarm in Hungary over 'intimidatory' list of ‘Soros mercenaries’

The Budapest university founded by George Soros has joined in the condemnation after a pro-government magazine published a list of academics and others, accused of wanting to overthrow Viktor Orban's government.

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EU under pressure to act against Hungary

Report is published, critical of rule of law and fundamental rights in country

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Brief from Brussels: How will the EU handle Hungary?

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Hungary's oldest daily newspaper has published it's last edition

Magyar Nemzet signs off after 80 years with a stinging rebuke against the newly re-elected government of Viktor Orban.

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Orban's victory: migration crisis 'changed the game'

With Hungary's Viktor Orban sealing a third consecutive election win, what should Europe take from it?

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Landslide victory for Orban in Hungarian elections

Hungary's right-wing leader stormed to victory in the country's general elections with his Fidesz party claiming almost half of the vote.

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Orban casts vote as millions of Hungarians head to the polls

Early morning turnout on Sunday was a record high in post-communist elections

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Hungary's political parties make last pitch to voters

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban eyes third consecutive term.

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Gabor Vona seeks to make Jobbik Hungary's official opposition

The leader of Hungary's Jobbik party has dragged it from the far-right to the mainstream and is one of the main election challengers to Viktor Orban's Fidesz.

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Viktor Orban: Hungary's hardliner seeks to tighten grip on power

Hungary's Prime Minister is seeking a fourth term in office in Sunday's election.

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Migration dominates in run-up to Hungary's election

Orban's Fidesz party uses the issue to occupy the far right ground while the traditional far-right Jobbik re-brands itself as more centrist