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Hungary is an eastern European country with a population of 9.9 million. It borders Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine and Romania.

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Construction vehicles at the site of a planned CATL battery plant near Debrecen, Hungary

Construction vehicles at the site of a planned CATL battery plant near Debrecen, Hungary

Chinese capital flows into Hungary

Chinese companies are investing billions of euros in Hungary as they look to expand into the European market.

A view of Viktor Orban (L) and Vladimir Putin (R) shaking hands

A view of Viktor Orban (L) and Vladimir Putin (R) shaking hands

Hungary's Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin

EU leaders say the Hungarian president's trip to Moscow was not approved and have harshly criticized it.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban seen during a press conference (file photo)

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban seen during a press conference (file photo)

Hungary takes over rotating EU presidency

What does the six-month term mean for the bloc, and what influence can Hungary exercise? DW's Lucia Schulten reports.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sit opposite each other at a table

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sit opposite each other at a table

Hungary's Orban pushes cease-fire in surprise Ukraine trip

Hungary's prime minister Orban to Kyiv for the first time since Russia invaded and offered suggestions to end the war.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban talks at a mic, the Hungarian flag behind him

Prime Minister Viktor Orban talks at a mic, the Hungarian flag behind him

Euroskeptic Hungary takes over EU's rotating presidency

Hungary is set to take its turn at the presidency of the EU Council. How much damage could EU skeptic Viktor Orban do?

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Herbert Kickl of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hold a news conference to announce the creation of a new European populist alliance called Patriots of Europe, in Vienna, Austria, on June 30, 2024

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Herbert Kickl of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hold a news conference to announce the creation of a new European populist alliance called Patriots of Europe, in Vienna, Austria, on June 30, 2024

Hungary: Orban announces new far-right European alliance

The Patriots for Europe group aims to secure more influence for right and far-right parties in the European Parliament.

Hungary's Barnabas Varga is carried off the pitch after an injury during a Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany

Hungary's Barnabas Varga is carried off the pitch after an injury during a Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany

Euro 2024: Hungary's Varga in stable condition after injury

Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga left the field on a stretcher after a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

A white plate with a slice of flodni cake

A white plate with a slice of flodni cake

Flodni: Sweet Jewish treat is a part of Hungary's history

For many, flodni is as Hungarian as goulash. But very few know that this popular treat was created by Hungarian Jews.

Viktor Orban stands at a podium outfitted with microphones

Viktor Orban stands at a podium outfitted with microphones

'Make Europe Great Again': Hungary set for EU presidency

Will the bloc's wheels keep turning with its loudest dissenter steering many proceedings?

Germany players celebrate a goal against Hungary

Germany players celebrate a goal against Hungary

Euro 2024: Germany beat Hungary to qualify for last 16

Germany secured qualification for the knockout stage of their home Euros, working hard for a 2-0 win over Hungary.

A view of an empty patient bed in a hospital

A view of an empty patient bed in a hospital

Hungary: Terminally ill man denied right to assisted suicide

The court found Hungary's ban on euthanasia didn't breach the European Convention on Human Rights.

Police patrol the Hungarian border fence with Serbia on January 18, 2019

Police patrol the Hungarian border fence with Serbia on January 18, 2019

Hungary fined €200 million by ECJ for breaking asylum rules

The European Union's top court has said Hungary must pay a fine of €200 million over migration and asylum policies.

A mass of cheering people hold hands with their arms upfifted while some Hungarian flags can be seen in the background

A mass of cheering people hold hands with their arms upfifted while some Hungarian flags can be seen in the background

EU elections: No hard right turn in the east

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary delivered the biggest surprises, with Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban looking vulnerable.

Two women play with a baby in a playpen in a backyard garden of a farmhouse.

Two women play with a baby in a playpen in a backyard garden of a farmhouse.

Is sustainable living becoming a trend in Hungary?

More and more Hungarian families are opting for sustainable living over a consumer society.

Hungarian opposition politician Peter Magyar seen among a sea of flags at a rally in Budapest on June 8, 2024

Hungarian opposition politician Peter Magyar seen among a sea of flags at a rally in Budapest on June 8, 2024

Hungary: Orban challenger draws massive crowd on eve of vote

In a matter of months, Peter Magyar has emerged as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's biggest threat.

People on a bridge hold up a huge banner in the colors of the Hungarian flag emblazoned with the words 'no war.' Behind them, other demonstrators hold a variety of flags and placards, Budapest, Hungary, June 1, 2024

People on a bridge hold up a huge banner in the colors of the Hungarian flag emblazoned with the words 'no war.' Behind them, other demonstrators hold a variety of flags and placards, Budapest, Hungary, June 1, 2024

Hungary's Orban under pressure before EU elections

For the first time in years, the Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban could suffer considerable election losses.

Ilaria Salis sits in a Hungarian court of Budapest on March 28, 2024 ahead her trial for attacking neo-Nazis

Ilaria Salis sits in a Hungarian court of Budapest on March 28, 2024 ahead her trial for attacking neo-Nazis

Hungary: Italian on trial over attack on far-right march

Ilaria Salis, an Italian activist, faces charges of attacking two participants in a neo-Nazi march in Budapest.

China's President Xi Jinping arrives for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

China's President Xi Jinping arrives for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Did China's Xi Jinping expose disunity in Europe?

Xi's visit to Europe shows that Beijing prefers to work one-on-one to avoid collective opposition to its interests.

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok receives Chinese President Xi Jinping with military honours at the Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok receives Chinese President Xi Jinping with military honours at the Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary

China's Xi meets Orban in Hungary

The Chinese president received a ceremonial welcome in Budapest, the final stop in his first Europe tour in five years.

Peter Magyar, a lawyer and businessman formerly close to Hungary's ruling nationalist government, leads an anti-government protest in Budapest, Hungary, April 6, 2024.

Peter Magyar, a lawyer and businessman formerly close to Hungary's ruling nationalist government, leads an anti-government protest in Budapest, Hungary, April 6, 2024.

Hungary's Orban faces protests, new political opponent

Thousands of Hungarians have rallied against nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of European and local polls.

China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave as they arrive at Orly airport

China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave as they arrive at Orly airport

China's Xi Jinping arrives in France

After visiting France, Xi Jinping will be headed to Hungary and Serbia, two of Russia's European allies.

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) gesturing to Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looking on

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) gesturing to Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looking on

China's Xi in Europe: At odds over trade, Ukraine war

In France, Xi Jinping will face more pressure to influence Moscow. But a friendlier welcome awaits in eastern Europe.

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BYD targets the European EV market

To reduce China’s EV overproduction, domestic e-car manufacturer BYD has set its sights on Europe.

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DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 18 April 2024

Crunch-time as the EU seeks a coordinated response to the Middle East conflicts, Turkey cracks down on trade with Israel, and after NatCon Brussels was shut down, we preview CPAC in Hungary. Also: Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange burns down, what the world can learn from Ukraine's DIIA app, why Icelanders disapprove of their new PM and we head to the International Festival of the Ocarina.

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Budapest Jewish community collects for Hungary's rural poor

Budapest-based charity Donation Taxi collects donations for Hungary's rural poor, building bridges between communities.

Protesters rallied in support of opposition movement founder Peter Magyah, in Budapest, Hungary on April 6, 2024

Protesters rallied in support of opposition movement founder Peter Magyah, in Budapest, Hungary on April 6, 2024

Hungary: Tens of thousands rally in support of Orban rival

Lawyer Peter Magyar says his new political movement will bring left and right together against Viktor Orban's rule.

Peter Magyar burns a flare at an anti-government rally in Budapest

Peter Magyar burns a flare at an anti-government rally in Budapest

Hungary: New opposition figure a threat to Viktor Orban?

Peter Magyar claims to have insider information on the government and high-level corruption. Is he a threat?

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DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 28 March 2024

Will Putin use the Moscow attack to further tighten his grip? Could a pro-western candidate win Slovakia's presidential election? And the refugee crisis in Europe that no one is talking about. Also: A secret recording hints at more corruption in Hungary's government, is it 'Time's up' for Spain's late-night bar culture? and 100-year-old Dutch prisons are remodeled for the 21st century.

A Ukrainian prisoner of war holds a Ukrainian flag up to his face as he cries while calling his relatives after a prisoner exchange on the Ukrainian-Russian border, January 31, 2024

A Ukrainian prisoner of war holds a Ukrainian flag up to his face as he cries while calling his relatives after a prisoner exchange on the Ukrainian-Russian border, January 31, 2024

Hungary-Russia POW deal: 'I was told to say I was Hungarian'

In June 2023, Russia transferred 11 Ukrainian POWs to Hungary. Now, two of them have given DW an exclusive interview.

A police car and an ambulance parked on the side of a rural road in Hungary

A police car and an ambulance parked on the side of a rural road in Hungary

Hungary: Deaths reported after rally car hits spectators

Several people were killed after a race car veered off the road and hit a group of spectators in northern Hungary.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses a crowd

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses a crowd

Hungary: Orban calls for voter support to 'occupy Brussels'

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has given a fiery speech on the anniversary of Hungary's 1848 revolution.

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Hungary: Unfrozen funds to be investigated in EU court

The EU's highest court will investigate a decision to release EU funds to still — allegedly — undemocratic Hungary.

Daniel Freund speaks into a DW microphone

Daniel Freund speaks into a DW microphone

EU Parliament wants to sue EU Commission over Hungary funds

Green lawmaker Daniel Freund speaks with DW's Lucia Schulten.

From left to right: Slovakia's Fico, Poland's Tusk, the Czech Republic's Fiala and Hungary's Orban

From left to right: Slovakia's Fico, Poland's Tusk, the Czech Republic's Fiala and Hungary's Orban

Ukraine: Deep divisions among central European nations

Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia – known as the Visegrad Four – are divided on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Viktor Orban, dressed in a black suit and orange tie, holds notes in his hand as he stands and addresses parliament, Budapest, Hungary, February 26, 2024

Viktor Orban, dressed in a black suit and orange tie, holds notes in his hand as he stands and addresses parliament, Budapest, Hungary, February 26, 2024

Sweden in NATO, Hungary in isolation

Hungary's delay in ratifying Sweden's NATO bid shows how much Viktor Orban has politically isolated his country.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gestures after addressing a parliament session, on the day lawmakers are expected to approve Sweden's accession into NATO, in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Feb 26, 2024.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gestures after addressing a parliament session, on the day lawmakers are expected to approve Sweden's accession into NATO, in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Feb 26, 2024.

Hungarian parliament votes in favor of Sweden joining NATO

Budapest had been the last obstacle to Sweden's NATO accession since Turkey ratified it in January.

Saab JAS 39 Gripen jetfighters take part in the NATO exercise as part of the NATO Air Policing mission, on July 4, 2023

Saab JAS 39 Gripen jetfighters take part in the NATO exercise as part of the NATO Air Policing mission, on July 4, 2023

Hungary signs deal to buy Swedish fighter jets, says Orban

The deal for Saab JAS Gripen warplanes comes after Budapest said it would no longer block Sweden's bid to join NATO.

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Ungarn Proteste

Hungary: Will child abuse scandal bring down Viktor Orban?

The furor over the presidential pardon of a man who helped to cover up child sex abuse won't necessarily oust Orban.

People gather for a protest, at Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary.

People gather for a protest, at Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary pardon scandal tests PM Viktor Orban's hold on power

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is trying to contain the fallout from a scandal that's prompted the president to resign.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his annual state of the nation speech in Budapest, Hungary, on February 17, 2024

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his annual state of the nation speech in Budapest, Hungary, on February 17, 2024

Hungary's Orban laments 'nightmare' pardon scandal

President Katalin Novak quit last week after pardoning a man convicted of covering up a child sexual abuse case.

Thounsands took to the streets in Budapest, calling for stronger child protection reforms

Thounsands took to the streets in Budapest, calling for stronger child protection reforms

Hungary rocked by protest over child sex abuse pardon case

Resignations of two top allies of Prime Minister Victor Orban failed to quell public outrage over sexual abuse pardon.

Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Hungarian president resigns amid pedophilia pardon scandal

Hungary's first woman president, Katalin Novak, has announced her resignation amid public protests against her.

Ukrainian soldiers stand in front of a Leopard 2 tank in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian soldiers stand in front of a Leopard 2 tank in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine hopes EU's aid package will prompt US to follow suit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at an EU summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at an EU summit

EU overcomes Orban's veto on €50 billion Ukraine aid deal

The European Union has triumphed over Viktor Orban's opposition to unlock a €50-billion aid package for Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center front, poses with European Union leaders, with Hungary's Viktor Orban behind him

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center front, poses with European Union leaders, with Hungary's Viktor Orban behind him

EU agrees €50-billion aid package for Ukraine

The war-ridden country has faced increasing uncertainty over aid funding due to political infighting in the EU and US.

EU leaders standing on either side of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, talking

EU leaders standing on either side of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, talking

EU leaders to press Hungary on Ukraine funding deal

Hungary is blocking a deal on EU aid for Ukraine. Leaders meeting in Brussels will try to get Budapest on board.

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban

EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move

EU lawmakers have accused the bloc's executive of giving in to "blackmail" after it gave billions of euros to Hungary.

Belgium's bold EU Council agenda

Belgium aims to carry out an ambitious agenda before Europe and Belgium switch to election campaign mode.

Stand visitors look at a Denza D9 at the stand of Chinese manufacturer BYD at the so-called Open Space of the IAA 2023 motor show in the city in Municg on Sept 5, 2023.

Stand visitors look at a Denza D9 at the stand of Chinese manufacturer BYD at the so-called Open Space of the IAA 2023 motor show in the city in Municg on Sept 5, 2023.

China: Top electric automaker BYD to build plant in Hungary

BYD Europe described the factory as "a significant step toward green mobility in Europe."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (l) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (r) smile while seated at a table flanked by their nations' flags

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (l) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (r) smile while seated at a table flanked by their nations' flags

Erdogan and Orban pledge closer ties in Budapest meeting

Although Turkey and Hungary are the only countries yet to ratify Sweden's NATO bid, the subject was not addressed.