EU unblocks €10bn in funds for Hungary
The EU had previously frozen billions of euros in funds for Hungary, citing concerns related to human rights and the rule of law.
2023. december 15.
2023. szeptember 29.
Fidesz announces new bill targeting journalists, NGOs and politicians
The Global Network for Independent Media expressed concerns over the 'sovereignty safeguard bill', saying "such a law, long feared, could pose a major threat to remaining independent media."
2023. március 16.
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".
2022. szeptember 1.
New report on Chinese influence in Hungary raises concerns
The Hungarian government behaved like "a Trojan horse in the Western alliance system," a new report by the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) claims.
2021. július 8.
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.
2021. április 29.
Hungary will not expel Russian diplomats over Czech explosion, alone in the V4
Poland, Slovakia and Czechia have all expelled Russian diplomats in response to an explosion at a Czech munitions depot blamed on a Russian military intelligence unit. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
2021. április 22.
Government plans repeal of lex-CEU and NGO law after European court rulings
CEU says it's still not coming back to Budapest from Vienna, and NGOs are worried a new draft bill would be used to stigmatize and harass them. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
2020. szeptember 10.
Hungary's second coronavirus wave breaks spring records
Active coronavirus cases are nearly triple the highest total from the first wave in spring as the disease spreads throughout the country. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
2020. szeptember 3.
Students occupy top arts university after leadership resigns over autonomy fears
Students and leadership at SzFE argue a new board of directors stacked with government appointees threatens to place the university under political control. Also this week: V4 citizens permitted to travel to Hungary, media organizations call on the EU to act on Hungary undermining media freedom, and public workers stage a three-day strike.
2020. július 23.
Resignations begin at Index after firing of editor-in-chief, protest for press freedom planned
Several journalists have resigned so far after their demands for the reinstatement of Szabolcs Dull were rejected. Also, Viktor Orbán claims victory over EU budget negotiations, and other stories from this week.
2020. július 14.
Index and Independence: How Hungary's Leading Outlet Became the Target of Political Control
The complex story of Index.hu and its struggle to resist outside interference is emblematic of a decade of attacks on Hungary's pluralistic media ecosystem.
2020. július 2.
Hungarian ambassador receives one year suspended sentence for possession of child pornography
19,000 pornographic images of minors were found by an international investigation on computers owned by the former ambassador to Peru. This and other stories from the week.
2020. június 25.
Fearing for its autonomy, university holds protest against privatization plan
Students, teachers and sympathizers opposed plans to bring the University of Theatre and Film Arts under the control of a foundation led by government appointees. This and more stories from the week.
2020. május 28.
New bill would "allow rule by decree indefinitely" after end of state of emergency, NGOs say
New extraordinary powers could be granted to the government after it suspends the Authorization Act on June 20. This and other important stories from the week.
2020. március 20.
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