Hungary seeks to strip leading opposition MEP Péter Magyar's immunity again Péter Magyar told Euronews that, with the proceedings, Viktor Orbán is trying to block him from running in next year's election. Euronews · May 6, 2025
Europe best region in world for press freedom but situation worsening, says RSF Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating. Euronews · May 2, 2025
Press freedom and pluralism face ‘existential battle’ across EU, report finds Exclusive: Several governments are attacking or weakening media independence, Civil Liberties Union for Europe says The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
Trump’s first 100 days show him dictating the terms of press coverage − following Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stood before a captivated audience of conservative activists from the U.S. and laid out his vision for American politics. The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025
Hungary’s Péter Erdő is a strong candidate to be the next pope – and that’s reason to be fearful The archbishop is traditionalists’ preferred candidate for a reason: his papacy would wind back the progress made under Pope Francis, says British-Hungarian journalist Alex Faludy The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Putin suddenly open to bilateral talks with ‘Kyiv regime’ Russian president has previously spurned direct negotiations unless Ukraine holds elections; Ukrainian delegation headed to London. What we know on day 1,154 The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives The pontiff took on church traditionalists and rightwing populism, making powerful enemies on the way The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025
Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations Member states are considering removing the country’s voting rights after its attempts to stymie support for Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his country would quit the court, claiming on local radio that the ICC was 'no longer an impartial court, not a court of law, but a political court.' Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels considers legal action Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country's parliament approved a law that prohibits the Pride parade. Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
MEPs call for EU court to suspend Hungary’s Pride ban Visiting delegation find ‘hostile atmosphere’ for LGBTQ+ people and say country heading in ‘wrong direction’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025
How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants? The International Criminal Court's remit of power is limited and strongly depends on the cooperation of member states, legal experts told Euronews. Euronews · Apr 15, 2025
Pride to prejudice as Hungary’s constitutional clampdown targets LGBTQ+ communities Hungary’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment permitting the government to ban public events organised by LGBTQ+ communities — a move that legal scholars and critics describe as yet another step towards authoritarianism by the populist government. Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Having as many babies as possible is not the only way to show you love humanity Elon Musk is obsessed with falling birth rates, as is the Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán. Why would leftwingers want to buy into their ‘pronatalist’ agenda, asks Zoe Williams
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 Hungary's parliament passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events The amendment declares that children's rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including the right to peaceful assembly.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Hungary to vote on ‘fascist’ anti-LGBT+ and trans law – what does it mean for other basic rights? Opposition parties say the law takes Hungary ‘down the Putin road’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025 Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings Amendment also enshrines recognition of only two sexes, providing basis for denying gender identities
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected Hungary’s opposition leader told supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next year.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025 Hungarian opposition leader tells supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats Orbán The leader of Hungary’s largest opposition party is vowing to end his country’s international isolation if elected in 2026 as he challenges Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 15-year rule
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Hungary's government launches war on drugs, but ignores root causes Hungary already had one of the strictest drug laws in the EU, but now penalties are being further increased. While many people support the tougher regulations, research suggests that law enforcement alone is not enough to solve the problem.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 EPP boss Weber feels 'privileged' to be targeted by billboard campaign in Hungary The Hungarian government promotes its national poll on Ukraine membership by targeting EU and Ukraine leaders.
The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025 Hungary’s exit from the International Criminal Court is a sign of the times After deciding to flout an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary has become the first European country to announce plans to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes after president Viktor Orbán hosted Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for him in…
Euronews · Apr 8, 2025 Protesters gather on Budapest bridge for fourth week against Hungary's ban on LGBTQ+ events Demonstrators waved both rainbow and Ukrainian flags, uniting their causes in a protest against recent government policies perceived as echoing those of Russia.