Hungary’s Orbán shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán shows weakest performance in EU elections in 20 years, opening path to pro-EU rival

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The day after Hungarians voted in the European Parliament elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government declared a big win, but missing from the victory speeches was an acknowledgement that it was his party’s worst performance in an EU election since Hungary joined the bloc 20 years ago. The lackluster showing can largely be attributed to the emergence of a new political force in Hungary — Péter Magyar, a former insider in Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP coalition, who broke with the party and declared his intention to build a popular movement to defeat Orbán and sweep away his autocratic system. Addressing the jubilant crowd, Magyar said his party’s performance was a “political landslide” that would usher in a new era of “useful, fair and, especially, honest” governance. But Fidesz’s weakened position suggests Orbán’s hopes that the EU election would consolidate euroskeptic parties and deliver him a bigger role on Europe’s far-right have likely been dashed.

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The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?
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2 weeks ago

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — All European Union nations but Hungary signed a joint statement Thursday backing Ukraine, the second time in a month that Budapest was the bloc’s sole member to decline to sign such a statement of support. Conclusions reaffirming the EU’s “continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity” were “firmly supported” by 26 out of 27 …

Hungary’s Orbán, facing opposition surge, promises crackdown in speech laden with conspiracy theory
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hungary’s Orbán, facing opposition surge, promises crackdown in speech laden with conspiracy theory

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s populist prime minister Saturday vowed to rid his country of those he claims work for the interests of foreign powers, saying in a conspiracy theory-laden speech that his right-wing government will eliminate a global “shadow army” that serves the European Union and a “liberal American empire.” Meanwhile, tens of thousands gathered in central Budapest in a …

Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine’s EU membership
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine’s EU membership

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday, a day after he refused to endorse an EU statement on support for Kyiv that was backed by the bloc’s 26 other leaders. In statements to state radio, Orbán said EU plans to fill the gap …

Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says
1 month, 1 week ago

Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Hungary will be the one to decide whether Ukraine is able to achieve its hopes of joining the European Union in the future, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday in an escalation of his adversarial posture toward Hungary’s war-ravaged neighbor. Speaking at an annual State of the Nation address in Budapest to a closed circle of …

Orban urges EU to adapt to global challenges
2 months, 1 week ago

Orban urges EU to adapt to global challenges

China Daily  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a conference on the country's presidency of the Council of the EU in Budapest, Hungary Jan 20, 2025. BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday urged the European Union to adapt to global challenges and redefine its role to remain competitive on the world stage. Reviewing Hungary's EU presidency, Orban criticized …

Survivor of foreign 'autocracy' outlines 'key lesson' Democrats need to fight back
4 months, 1 week ago

Survivor of foreign 'autocracy' outlines 'key lesson' Democrats need to fight back

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Scheiring wrote that Orbán deployed populist "software" and "hardware" that paved the way for his far-right power grab, and alerted readers to watch for certain things that Trump will borrow from Orbán in the coming years. In describing the "software of autocracy," Scheiring noted that the Hungarian leader exploited a "folksy outsider" label …

Orban's Surprise Trip to Georgia: A Clash of EU Unity
5 months ago

Orban's Surprise Trip to Georgia: A Clash of EU Unity

Associated Press  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Georgia to address the disputed election outcome has sparked controversy within the European Union. Orban's trip, which took place despite the bloc's displeasure with the claimed election rigging, has further strained relations between the member states.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban makes wild claim EU plotted to oust Polish government
5 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s Viktor Orban makes wild claim EU plotted to oust Polish government

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban …

Orban's Governance Model: The Driving Force of His Popularity
5 months, 1 week ago

Orban's Governance Model: The Driving Force of His Popularity

Al Jazeera  

The article explores the appeal of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, focusing on his governance model rather than geopolitical pursuits. It highlights how Orban's embrace of Russia and China has resonated with Eastern European countries seeking alternative pathways to the EU. The article also explores the impact of the EU's financial aid cuts on Hungary and the upcoming national elections …

Hungary's Sovereignty Under Siege as EU Pressure Escalates
5 months, 1 week ago

Hungary's Sovereignty Under Siege as EU Pressure Escalates

China Daily  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers a speech emphasizing Hungary's national sovereignty against EU pressure. He warns of the dangers of further EU interference in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and expresses opposition to any escalation of the conflict, particularly moves to bring Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or expand the frontlines onto Russian soil.

Hungary’s Orbán interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conference
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conference

The Independent  

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Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
6 months, 1 week ago

Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion

LA Times  

Balázs Orbán, who is not related to Hungary’s prime minister, said Hungary had learned from its 1956 uprising, which was crushed by the Red Army. Hungary’s most popular opposition figure called for the resignation of one of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s closest aides on Thursday over statements he made suggesting that Hungary wouldn’t have defended itself against a Russian invasion, …

The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions ‘illiberal democracy’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hungarian leader Trump cites as a supporter champions ‘illiberal democracy’

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Former President Donald Trump made room during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris to express the mutual admiration he shares with Viktor Orbán, the autocratic leader of Hungary who has cozied up with Russia and China and became a thorn in the side of his allies. He’s a tough person, smart,” Trump said of Orbán in …

Having Orbán in charge of EU’s presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?
7 months ago

Having Orbán in charge of EU’s presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union traditionally ends its summer slumber in the dying days of August with an informal meeting of its foreign affairs ministers in a political equivalent of a fireside chat. But with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Hungary holding the presidency of the 27-nation bloc, vacation has already been turned into one long firebrand’s shout. When China is …

How Hungary’s Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark
8 months ago

How Hungary’s Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — In the months leading up to elections for the European Parliament, Hungarians were warned that casting a ballot against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán would be a vote for all-out war. But according to Péter Krekó, an analyst and head of the Political Capital think tank in Budapest, Orbán has created “an almost Orwellian environment” where the government …

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise, backs Trump in anti-Western speech
8 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise, backs Trump in anti-Western speech

Associated Press  

BAILE TUSNAD, Romania — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order” while throwing his support for Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential bid. AP AUDIO: Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western …

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
8 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech

LA Times  

Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday that the European Union was sliding toward oblivion, in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he backed Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential bid. Ukraine will revert to the position of a buffer state,” he said, adding that international security guarantees “will be enshrined in an agreement between the U.S. and Russia.” Throughout Russia’s …

The EU is putting new pressure on Hungary's Orban over his outreach to Russia
8 months, 1 week ago

The EU is putting new pressure on Hungary's Orban over his outreach to Russia

The Independent  

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Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary’s Orbán after his outreach to Russia, China
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary’s Orbán after his outreach to Russia, China

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Top officials of the European Union will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country holds the EU’s rotating presidency, after Hungary’s pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held a series of rogue meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine that angered his European partners. The highly unusual decision to have the European Commission president and other top …

Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary’s Orban after his outreach to Russia, China
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Top EU leaders will boycott meetings hosted by Hungary’s Orban after his outreach to Russia, China

LA Times  

Top officials of the European Union will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary while the country holds the EU’s rotating presidency, after Hungary’s pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held a series of rogue meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine that angered his European partners. The highly unusual decision to have the European Commission president and other top officials of the …

Hungary’s Orbán faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country’s six-month presidency of the European Union. in reality is abusing the EU presidency and hijacking it for his own purposes.” Péter Krekó, an analyst with the Budapest-based think tank Political Capital, said that Hungary’s rotating presidency has thus far …

Hungary’s Orban faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orban faces backlash over his rogue ‘peace mission’ meetings with Western adversaries

LA Times  

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country’s six-month presidency of the European Union. The EU’s longest-serving leader — who has endorsed former President Trump and is known as having the warmest relations with Vladimir Putin in the bloc — wrapped up a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday before …

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán's rightwing coalition surpasses quota to be recognised as EU parliamentary group
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán's rightwing coalition surpasses quota to be recognised as EU parliamentary group

Firstpost  

What makes the rise of the coalition concerning for the West is the fact that the group plans to end European support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s rightwing political movement has attracted enough parties to achieve recognition from the European Union parliament. On Saturday, the Danish People’s Party and the Flemish nationalist pro-independence Vlaams …

Hungary's PM forms alliance with Czech, Austrian right wings
9 months ago

Hungary's PM forms alliance with Czech, Austrian right wings

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-02 09:21 Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's Freedom Party, and Andrej Babis, leader of the Czech Republic's ANO party, shake hands in Vienna, Austria, on Sunday after announcing the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance. TOBIAS STEINMAURER / APA / AFP / AUSTRIA OUT …

European neighbors cast a wary eye on France after far-right party’s election lead
9 months ago

European neighbors cast a wary eye on France after far-right party’s election lead

Associated Press  

BERLIN — After France’s far-right National Rally surged into the lead in the first round of legislative elections, some European neighbors on Monday cast a wary eye on the latest country to veer to the right on the continent. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a former European Union Council head, said that “the French lesson is not finished yet, we …

Hungary’s Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
9 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament. Orbán traveled to Vienna to present the “Patriots for Europe” alliance of his Fidesz party with the Freedom Party and …

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance
9 months ago

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance

Al Jazeera  

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis also join as Hungary takes on EU presidency. Austria’s far-right Freedom Party, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis are forming a new alliance in the European Parliament. ‘New era’ “A new era begins here, and the first, …

Hungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
9 months ago

Hungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance

LA Times  

When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on Monday, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler. Yet with Ukraine’s accession process already initiated, Takácsy said, the most Hungary can do now under its …

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm for six months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm for six months

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Hungary’s populist government announced on Tuesday that its upcoming presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto “Make Europe Great Again,” but played down any parallels with Donald Trump’s MAGA movement in the United States. “This is a reference to an active presidency,” Hungary’s EU Affairs Minister János Bóka said as he outlined Budapest’s program …

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm
9 months, 2 weeks ago

For Trump it’s MAGA, but Hungary’s Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union’s helm

LA Times  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, is greeted by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a meeting at an EU summit in Brussels on Monday. Hungary’s populist government announced on Tuesday that its upcoming presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto “Make Europe Great Again,” but played down any parallels with Donald Trump’s MAGA …

Hungary, Viktor Orban and the weaponisation of a national football team
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary, Viktor Orban and the weaponisation of a national football team

New York Times  

Sign up for The Athletic today with our limited-time Tournament Sale offer. Orban’s policies play to a narrative of making Hungary great again.” Almost every Hungarian top-flight club has either a new or rebuilt stadium funded by the state and Budapest’s 67,000-capacity, £500million Puskas Arena was last month selected to host the 2025-26 Champions League final. It’s very easy to …

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote
9 months, 3 weeks ago

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

Al Jazeera  

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely to set the agenda. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed victory after her centre-right European People’s Party maintained the most seats of any single group in the legislative body. But it remained unclear which groups would be considered “extreme” …

Europe’s far right won ground in the EU elections. Can they unite to wield power?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe’s far right won ground in the EU elections. Can they unite to wield power?

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The next European Parliament will have more hard-right members than ever before, occupying close to a quarter of the 720 seats. Their members are currently spread across different groups in the European Parliament: the nationalist European Conservatives and Reformists, the Identity and Democracy Group — home to the most hard-right factions — plus a large number of unaligned …

Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections

NPR  

Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections toggle caption Michael Probst/AP Voters in more than two dozen countries across Europe have voted over several days to determine who will sit as legislators in the European Parliament for the next five years. Far right also advances in Italy, Germany and Austria Italy's populist far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni saw the vote share …

Orbán’s party takes most votes in Hungary’s EU election, but new challenger scores big win
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Orbán’s party takes most votes in Hungary’s EU election, but new challenger scores big win

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist party took the most votes in Sunday’s European Parliament elections but sharply underperformed its past dominance in a race that pitted the long-serving leader against a new challenger that has upended Orbán’s grip on Hungarian politics. With 85% of votes counted, Orbán’s Fidesz party had 44% of the vote, enough to …

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity

The Independent  

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Hoping to deal a blow to Hungary’s Orbán, challenger holds mass demonstration on eve of EU election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hoping to deal a blow to Hungary’s Orbán, challenger holds mass demonstration on eve of EU election

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A rising political newcomer hoping to deal a blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilized tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday in a final show of strength on the eve of a European Parliament election. In the blazing heat on Saturday, Magyar addressed the sprawling crowd that filled Budapest Heroes’ Square, saying that …

Here’s what happened in some key countries in the EU Parliament elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s what happened in some key countries in the EU Parliament elections

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the EU elections. Propelled by her anti-immigration, nationalist ideas, Le Pen’s National Rally party is forecast to win the most of France’s 81 seats in the European Parliament — about twice as many as Macron’s Renaissance movement. The National Rally’s lead European Parliament candidate, Jordan Bardella, promises to limit free movement of …

Orbán stages a ‘peace march’ in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament election
10 months ago

Orbán stages a ‘peace march’ in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament election

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A crowd of tens of thousands gathered in Hungary’s capital on Saturday in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a week before the European Parliament election, a contest he has cast as an existential turning point between peace in Europe and a world war. They marched along the Danube River in Budapest from the …

Hungary’s Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist Ukraine
10 months ago

Hungary’s Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist Ukraine

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday pushed back against some NATO proposals that would allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike targets within Russia, saying that such plans have Europe “inching closer to destruction.” The nationalist leader has long opposed Western countries supplying Ukraine with military aid, and threatened to derail European Union financial support …

Hungary’s five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections
10 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — About three months ago, a scandal rocked five-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party which prides itself on upholding family values and Christian conservatism. “Our offer is very simple: We must do something completely different in Hungary,” he said in the interview, adding that Hungarians were “fed up with the fact that there is an economic, …

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold

The Independent  

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Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold

Associated Press  

DEBRECEN, Hungary — A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held what he called the largest countryside political demonstration in the country’s recent history on Sunday, the latest stop on his campaign tour that has mobilized thousands across Hungary’s rural heartland. Some 10,000 people gathered in Debrecen, Hungary’s second-largest city, in support of Péter Magyar, a political newcomer …

Orbán challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary
11 months, 1 week ago

Orbán challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — An aspiring challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán renewed his calls for change Friday as he led a protest of several thousand people demanding a more robust child protection system and the resignation of Orbán’s government. A one-time insider within Orbán’s Fidesz party and the ex-husband of former justice minister and Orbán ally Judit Varga, Magyar …

Hungary’s Orbán urges European conservatives, and Trump, toward election victories at CPAC event
11 months, 1 week ago

Hungary’s Orbán urges European conservatives, and Trump, toward election victories at CPAC event

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, addressing a conservative conference in Budapest on Thursday, said upcoming European and U.S. elections were a chance for right-wing forces to defeat the “progressive world spirit,” and encouraged former U.S. President Donald Trump to defend “his own truth” in his ongoing criminal trial. EU elections in June and U.S. elections in November, Orbán …

Hungary’s Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to ‘occupy Brussels’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hungary’s Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to ‘occupy Brussels’

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday painted a grim picture of a continent teetering on the edge of armed conflict in a speech opening his party’s campaign for European Union elections. There must be change in Brussels.” The long-serving Orbán goes into June’s EU elections facing significant challenges at home and abroad, including the recent resignations …

Péter Magyar | The Orbán challenger
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Péter Magyar | The Orbán challenger

The Hindu  

In Viktor Orbán’s land, dissent wears a new look. The series of events unspooled thus: Mr. Magyar resigned from the board of the state-owned MBH Bank, publicly lambasted “the reign of corruption” and published incriminating tapes on Facebook on how the government ‘controlled the Hungarian justice system’. Centrist promise In contrast, Mr. Magyar’s politics is a challenge to Mr. Orban’s …

Challenger to Hungary’s Orbán announces new political alternative to tens of thousands of supporters
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Challenger to Hungary’s Orbán announces new political alternative to tens of thousands of supporters

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilized tens of thousands of supporters in Hungary’s capital on Saturday, outlining a plan to unite the country and bring an end to the populist leader’s 14-year hold on power. At the center of the demonstration, the latest in a recent series of protests against Orbán’s right-wing nationalist …

Thousands demonstrate in anti-Orban protest in Hungary
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands demonstrate in anti-Orban protest in Hungary

Al Jazeera  

The protest was led by Peter Magyar, a former government insider who plans to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party. The protest on Saturday was led by Peter Magyar, 43, a former government insider turned critic who used to be married to Orban’s ex-justice minister Judit Varga. “These are the national colours of Hungary, not the government’s,” 24-year-old Lejla, …

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