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The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces EU legal probe

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the day’s top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Protest held against Hungary's PM Orban

A group of demonstrators have held a protest outside the European Parliament as Hungarian PM Viktor Orban answered criticism from MEPs.

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Hungary's PM Orban rebuffs EU criticism of university law

The European Commission on Wednesday opened a legal case against Hungary over a new higher education law that threatens to shut down a George Soros-backed university in…

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The Brief from Brussels: EU, Hungary row rumbles on

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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'Long live Viktor': Hungarians mock Orban in satirical Budapest rally

A demonstration with a difference was held in Budapest on Saturday.

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Hungary protesters send noisy message to PM Orban

Thousands rallied in Budapest to denounce a right-wing government they accuse of trying to silence criticism.

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Hungarians protest at government moves to restrict NGOs

Tens of thousands of protesters have held a day of rallies in the Hungarian capital to oppose government policies seen as limiting academic freedom and intimidating civic…

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No 'systemic threat' to rule of law - EU official on Hungary

Hungary’s coming under pressure to allay EU fears that its controversial policies, including on higher education, go against the bloc’s values on rights and…

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Protests in Hungary after president signs new university law

A further, albeit smaller, protest was held in Budapest on Monday night after Hungary’s president signed a controversial law which critics say targets foreign…

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Hungarians march in support of Soros-backed university

An estimated 70,000 Hungarians turned out on Sunday calling for free education and demanding that the government withdraws legislation which could force out one of the country’s top international…

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The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces mounting criticism, 'friendly' Brexit meeting

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy

The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat.

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EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities

There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities.

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Hungary's parliament passes controversial bill targeting Soros-founded university

Against a backdrop of protests Hungary’s parliament has passed a new law which critics say targets a university founded by billionaire George Soros.

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Hungarian PM directs political fire at EU during rally

An estimated 20,000 Hungarians have taken part in rallies in central Budapest, upholding the traditional way to commemorate their 1848 revolution against the…

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Alarm in Brussels over new Hungary asylum law

Hungary’s hardline new asylum law has sent shockwaves through the European Parliament, with some MEPs calling for a plenary session to address it.

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Hungary slammed for tough new anti-migrant measures

The UN criticises Hungary for new migration measures which will force all asylum seekers into detention camps

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Protesters tell President Putin he's not welcome in Budapest

The demonstration was organised by an opposition political party

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Hungary's Orban warmly welcomes Russian President Putin

The Hungarian Prime Minister said the country strove for 'open and transparent' relations with Russia, as the pair spoke trade, energy projects and sanctions.

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Orban waits to be on right side of new world order

Hungary's Viktor Orban has made a close friend of Vladimir Putin, who is rebuilding the country's nuclear reactor in exchange for Orban's political help in ending sanctions. In the meantime, Orban awa