European Parliament
EP to take European Commission to court over Hungary funds
Daniel Freund says there is a well-founded suspicion that Ursula von der Leyen has "bought Hungary's agreement to start accession negotiations with Ukraine."
European Parliament condemns Hungarian Foreign Minister over talks with Belarus
Tamás Menczer, the foreign ministry's state secretary commended the EP's statements on Thursday calling the legislative body "pro-war".
Hungary blocks €500 million military aid to Ukraine
Hungary will block European Union military aid for Ukraine unless Hungarian OTP Bank is removed from list of war sponsors.
Hungary is the only EU country not invited to Summit for Democracy
The missing invite has nothing to do with a friendship with the former or current president, but rather with a government's commitment to democratic values.
EP criticizes Szijjártó for Minsk visit
During his visit to Minsk, Szijjarto said: "The Hungarian position has always been clear: the channels of communication must be kept open".
EU chief recommends cutting billions of funds for Hungary
For the past decade, Orbán's right-wing government has faced criticism from civil rights organizations for undermining democratic standards.
‘Threats to democracy in Hungary are real’, says nominee for ambassador to Hungary
David Pressman expressed concerns over press freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Hungary.
Völner resigns, Far-right EP group fails to launch, and green light to vaccine mandate
Völner resigns, Far-right EP group fails to launch, János Kóbor dies and green light to vaccine mandate
Orbán becomes first EU leader to be placed on "free media predators" list
Orbán joined leaders like Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus and Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines on the list of 37 heads of state or government that "crack down massively on press freedom." This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
Hungary's minister for families tells women not to expect the same salaries as men
Katalin Novák said women should be glad that they are able to give life and care for others. Also this week: Hungary's parliament passes constitutional amendment banning gay adoption, and the European People's Party declines to expel MEP Tamás Deutsch.
Fidesz MEP József Szájer admits to participating in Brussels party raided by police
The Belgian press reports that Szájer attempted to escape the party through a window but was detained by police. He has admitted he attended the party, but did not acknowledge reports that it was a sex orgy.
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.