The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Orbán

Budapest Pride expected to be a rallying cry against Orbán’s rollback of rights

Record numbers expected at march despite Hungary’s leader saying those attending will face ‘legal consequences’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025

European countries issue travel warnings for government-banned Budapest Pride march

At least five European countries issued advice to their citizens planning to attend the event, warning that they might face a €500 fine and highlighting further security risks posed by a counter-gathering of the Hungarian far right.

Euronews · Jun 27, 2025

Orbán warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

Despite a government ban, the mayor of the Hungarian capital has vowed that the annual event will take place as normal.

Euronews · Jun 27, 2025

New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

Euronews · Jun 24, 2025

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar quizzed by European Parliament

Hungarian authorities sent three different requests to the Parliament seeking to waive the immunity of the opposition leader. Magyar claims this is a part of a political campaign against him.

Euronews · Jun 24, 2025

Viktor Orbán’s crackdown won’t stop Pride march, says Budapest mayor

Leader says LGBTQ+ gathering in Hungarian capital will go ahead even if police try to impose a government-backed ban

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy

Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy,’ even as he warns US is slipping towards autocracy

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Dozens of MEPs to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of Viktor Orbán

As many as 70 said to be planning to show solidarity at LGBTQ+ march after Hungary’s PM tried to ban it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

'Another red line crossed': Fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at the European Parliament

Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights.

Euronews · Jun 18, 2025

Trump is worse than Orbán

In Orbán's Hungary, it's "respectable fascism." Here in the U.S., it's something else

Salon · Jun 13, 2025