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Hungary's civil society warns new sovereignty bill is part of the Orban government’s attempt to silence all critical voices
The broad language of the legislation has raised concerns that the office could target journalists, trade unions, churches, and companies.
EU was wrong to appoint von der Leyen as Commission President, Hungarian FM says
Szijjarto says "Europe has been very badly off with her presidency."
Rubles for gas, a shift in MTVA (?), job seeking refugees, pro-Putin demo
The payment in rubles for Russian gas is not a violation of EU sanctions, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said on Saturday.
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.
Orbán skips Hungary's Euro match to meet with far-right Italian politician
Reports in German media emerged Wednesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán would not travel to Munich as planned to view the Euro 2020 match between Hungary and Germany, where he likely would have received a cold welcome over his government's passage of a law seen as limiting the rights of LGBT people.
Military colonel appointed chancellor of Budapest's University of Theatre and Film Arts
The mechanized infantry officer was chosen by a government-appointed board of directors, which students and faculty have rejected as the occupation of the university enters its second month. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
Foreign Ministry sought information on journalists' foreign trips
The ministry said that journalists attending training courses abroad was part of a political attack by George Soros. This week's InsightHungary newsletter.
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.