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Fidesz delays vote on controversial law targeting NGOs and the media

The proposed legislation sparked mass protests in Hungary, and public figures who don't typically speak out on politics made vocal statements criticizing the bill.

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politics · 2025. június 6. 11:14

Hungarian news outlets take a joint stand for press freedom

“The aim is clearly to intimidate and silence.”

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2025. május 16. 14:17

Far-right politician to receive statue in Hungary

A think tank close to the Orban administration called XXI Century Institute, held a commemorative conference to mark the 90th anniversary of Csurka's birth.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2024. november 29. 09:51

Orbán-linked institutions have deep ties with U.S. anti-immigration groups, new report reveals

Orbán adjacent institutions have formed alliances with U.S. anti-immigrant groups linked to white nationalist John Tanton, according to a report by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2024. augusztus 13. 15:45

Budapest mayor calls for new election after recount decision

Karácsony also announced plans for a public demonstration on Friday evening.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2024. június 14. 08:12

Former Orlen CEO hiding in Budapest luxury apartment

Obajtek is currently under investigation in several corruption cases in Poland.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2024. június 6. 17:06

Orban calls Hungary a conservative island in an ocean of liberals

Orbán called for a united front among conservatives in the US and Europe

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2024. április 26. 14:15

Viktor Orban slips down on Politico's power player list

Viktor Orbán, has slipped down a notch in the rankings of European influencers-- despite his persistent anti-Brussels campaigns this year.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. december 1. 09:20

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."

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. november 10. 11:10

Orban government attempts to ban under-18s from World Press Photo Exhibition over 'LGBTQ images'

Dóra Dúró, deputy president of the far-right Our Homeland party, had previously urged the government to investigate whether the exhibition violated Hungary's controversial child protection law.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. november 4. 11:34

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".

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. szeptember 15. 21:51

Orban lists Joe Biden and George Soros among his opponents

The Hungarian Prime Minister listed the US President, Geore Soros and Brussels bureaucrats as his opponents during a meeting of the ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2023. március 2. 22:46

‘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.

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Insight Hungary
politics · 2022. július 1. 10:57

European leaders call for sanctions against Hungary over anti-LGBT law

Germany's interior minister Horst Seehofer suggested that cutting Hungary's access to EU funds could be a suitable response to the law which prohibits the display to minors of content depicting homosexuality or gender reassignment. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2021. július 1. 14:32

Hungary blocks EU statement urging Israel-Palestine ceasefire

Hungary was the only of the EU's 27 member nations not to back the statement. Foreign Minister Szijjártó said such statements are "one-sided." This week's InsightHungary newsletter.

Justin Spike
Justin Spike
politics · 2021. május 20. 14:58