corruption

Trump administration expresses 'serious concerns' over corruption in Hungary in trade report

The report mentions Hungary’s public procurement process as one of the most serious concerns, an “extremely high risk of corruption.”

Hungarian National Bank foundations under investigation for fraud

The Hungarian police confirmed an ongoing investigation into the foundation linked to the Hungarian National Bank. The former governor, Matolcsy, funneled billions into a foundation called Padme.

Orban to visit Putin in Moscow

Earlier this week, Orbán visited Kyiv, where he urged Zelensky to consider a ceasefire to seek an end to the war with Russia.

Orbán : There aren't enough white Christians in Europe

Momentum politician Anna Donath criticized Orban's comments for their racist tone on Facebook, calling them "hateful sentences, hateful thinking, hateful rants."

Orban proposes constitutional amendment after presidential pardon controversy

Orban's statement comes after pressure is intensifying on Hungary's head of state, Katalin Novák, to step down following revelations that she granted a presidential pardon to an individual convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.

Fidesz to submit 'sovereignty' bill targeting 'foreign influence'

A Fidesz lawmaker earlier suggested that the new bill could potentially impact "journalists, civil organizations, and political parties."

Hungary is the most corrupt country in the EU, study finds

Hungary dropped four places over the past year to 77th, according to the organization's Corruption Perceptions Index replacing Bulgaria.

Students protest across Budapest to support teachers' strike

Thousands of students formed miles-long human chains on Wednesday and Thursday in support of their teachers fighting for higher wages and better working conditions.

Hungary's government won't confirm or deny using Pegasus spyware on journalists

Officials insist all covert surveillance in Hungary is conducted in accordance with the law, but will not commit to an investigation of the Pegasus scandal. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Government ministers make major property purchases amid economic crisis

The land and real estate deals came to light as Hungary's hospitality sector began demanding assistance from the government. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Constitutional amendments and gay adoption ban proposed as lockdown hits Hungary

A host of late-night draft bills would change Hungary's election law, cement access of Fidesz-tied foundations to public funds, and further marginalize the LGBTQ community.

Foreign Minister Szijjártó threatens public employees with dismissal if they work from home during pandemic

Requests by public employee trade unions to be allowed to work from home were denied, and now they are planning a three-day strike in September. This and other stories in this week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Foreign Minister Szijjártó photographed on the deck of oligarch's luxury yacht

The foreign minister posted pictures of himself to social media, working in his office on a diplomatic response to the crisis in Belarus. He was actually vacationing in the Adriatic on a luxury yacht owned by a government-tied billionaire. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

European Commissioner: national consultation question "fake news"

The 13 questions were released on Monday, and European Commissioner Vera Jourová said the commission may need to once again fact-check the questionnaire. This week's Insight Hungary newsletter.

"We want peace" - Roma demonstrators lead protest for judicial independence

The coronavirus spreads, police investigate a TikTok video, Budapest takes over financing of four theatres, and other stories from this week.

EP Votes to Step Up Article 7 Proceedings Against Hungary

The EPP's support for the resolution deepened the fault lines between the group and Fidesz, making it even more likely that Hungary's ruling party will leave EPP and seek other allies in the European Parliament.