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Viktor Orban

Viktor Orban, leader of the right-wing populist Fidesz party, has been Hungary's prime minister since 2010. He has backed nationalist, euroskeptic policies and rejected any redistribution of refugees across the EU.

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Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, and the leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, Herbert Kickl, in Vienna, Austira

Orban's right-wing group meets EU parliament's conditions

Viktor Orban's new alliance of far-right parties passes the threshold to form a political group in the EU Parliament.
PoliticsJuly 7, 2024
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.
PoliticsJuly 5, 202402:31 min
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands uring a meeting at the Kremlin, in Moscow

Orban visits Putin on 'peace trip,' EU laments 'appeasement'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said his stops in Kyiv and then Moscow "took the first step to restore dialogue."
PoliticsJuly 5, 2024
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.
PoliticsJuly 3, 202402:33 min
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.
ConflictsJuly 2, 2024
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?
PoliticsJune 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.
PoliticsJune 30, 2024
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?
PoliticsJune 20, 2024
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.
PoliticsJune 10, 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.
PoliticsJune 8, 2024
People march under a rainbow flag

LGBTQ+ activists warn against normalizing Europe's far right

As Europeans go to the polls to vote in a new parliament, LGBTQ+ activists raise their voices against radical parties.
EqualityJune 7, 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.
PoliticsJune 4, 2024
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.
Law and JusticeMay 24, 2024
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.
PoliticsMay 9, 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.
PoliticsMay 6, 202403:24 min
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.
PoliticsApril 6, 2024
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?
PoliticsMarch 28, 202404:47 min
A group of demonstrators walks down a street in Zagreb; one is holding up a red placard hinting at similarities between Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic (left) and Serbian President Aleksander Vucic (right), Zagreb, Croatia, February 17, 2024

Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism?

Despite protests, lawmakers have passed a controversial whistleblower law making the work of journalists more difficult.
Press FreedomMarch 18, 2024
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.
PoliticsMarch 15, 2024
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.
PoliticsMarch 14, 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.
PoliticsFebruary 27, 2024
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.
ConflictsFebruary 23, 2024
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.
PoliticsFebruary 21, 2024
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.
PoliticsFebruary 18, 202401:58 min
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.
PoliticsFebruary 17, 2024
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.
PoliticsFebruary 17, 2024
Former Hungarian President Katalin Novak

Hungarian President resigns over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak, former family minister and close Victor Orban ally, quits presidential office over controversial pardon.
PoliticsFebruary 11, 202401:53 min
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.
PoliticsFebruary 10, 2024
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.
PoliticsFebruary 1, 2024
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.
PoliticsFebruary 1, 202401:42 min
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Inside Europe - 2 February 2024

The EU reaches a deal with Orban, farmers threaten to blockade Paris, and a new report sets out a vision of two very different agro-futures. Then: Norway’s Prime Minister puts his full weight behind the Arctic Council, open source aficionados gather in Brussels, Estonian teachers go back to work, Italian villages get a lease of new life, and Madrid celebrates sustainable tourism.
PoliticsFebruary 1, 202455:00 min
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.
PoliticsJanuary 31, 2024
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.
PoliticsJanuary 17, 2024
A woman has her face painted as the EU flag during a festival outside the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, May 26, 2019

EU's tough challenges in 2024: Trump, Russia and more

Whether it's Russia, a possible Trump comeback or bloc-wide elections, the EU has a lot on its plate in the coming year.
PoliticsJanuary 1, 2024
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.
PoliticsDecember 18, 2023
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, framed by two dark silhouettes

Ukrainians welcome bid to join European Union

Hungary's Viktor Orban is warning he could veto the bid at any time, but Ukrainians are celebrating the progress.
ConflictsDecember 15, 202302:11 min
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his veto to block 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine.

Ukraine wins EU membership talks, loses 50 billion in aid

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his veto to block 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine.
PoliticsDecember 15, 202302:08 min
A young woman wearing a Ukrainian wreath (Vinok), poses at the memorial of Maidan activists

Ukraine, Moldova set for EU talks after Hungary drops veto

In a dramatic twist after days of hardballing by Hungary, Ukraine got the OK to start EU membership talks.
PoliticsDecember 15, 2023
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban gestures as he talks to the media

Will Hungary hold up the EU's support for Ukraine?

The prospect of a unanimous decision on continued EU support for Kyiv is hanging in the balance.
PoliticsDecember 14, 202302:14 min
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban take part in the inauguration ceremony of Argentinian President Javier Milei

Ukraine braces for funding battle with Hungary and US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces threats to Ukraine's aid from both Hungary's Viktor Orban and the US.
ConflictsDecember 12, 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (l-r), President of Ukraine, a representative of Ecuador and Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, attend the inauguration ceremony of Argentina's new President Milei.

Zelenskyy invited to White House amid aid freeze

The Ukrainian president is meeting US counterpart Biden on Tuesday, following a Argentina to for Milei's inauguration.
PoliticsDecember 11, 2023
Viktor Orban against a black background

Hungary's Viktor Orban launches anti-EU campaign

The Hungarian prime minister hopes to garner more support for his populist, anti-Western stance.
PoliticsNovember 25, 2023
PVV leader Geert Wilders on stage responds to the results of Dutch elections

Europe reels as far-right Wilders tops Dutch election poll

The surprise victory of the Dutch far right is sending shockwaves around Europe. But what does it mean for the future?
PoliticsNovember 23, 2023
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) grimaces as he speaks to his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico (right), at the European summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 26, 2023

Hungary, Czech Republic grapple for influence over Slovakia

The Czech Republic is trying to use its close ties with Slovakia to keep its neighbor in Europe's pro-Ukraine camp.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2023
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico arriving at a summit

Slovakia: Is populist PM Robert Fico a threat to EU, NATO?

How much of a risk does the return of nationalist Robert Fico as prime minister pose to EU and NATO unity?
PoliticsNovember 3, 2023
Frankreich, Straßburg: Viktor Orban im EU-Parlament

Hungary: Secret service snoops into EU businesses

The EU Parliament's Control Committee attests the Orban government shows little transparency in many economic areas.
BusinessOctober 2, 202303:34 min
Illegal migrants walk along a dirt track as they cross the Slovak–Hungarian border near Vyskovce Nad Iplom, Slovakia, September 6, 2023

Slovakia: Will a rise in illegal migration sway voters?

The number of illegal migrants entering Slovakia from Hungary has risen. Will it affect the outcome of the election?
MigrationSeptember 22, 2023
Election posters for the OLANO and Smer-SD parties in Slovakia, August 2023

Slovakia: Scandal overshadows pivotal election

A scandal has engulfed Slovakia's police and intelligence community just weeks before a key parliamentary election.
PoliticsSeptember 6, 2023
A hand and arm lays flowers on a rainbow flag

LGBTQ rights under legal attack around the world

Many countries have liberalized their marriage laws, but others are seeking to curb LGBTQ rights.
PoliticsAugust 27, 2023
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The cost of turning Hungary into a battery superpower  

New battery factories are popping up one after the other in Hungary. Many locals are speaking out against the plants.
SocietyJuly 19, 202306:00 min