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MEPs urge EU to take ‘concrete’ action over Hungarian media crackdown

MEPs urge EU to take ‘concrete’ action over Hungarian media crackdown
Demand comes as Viktor Orban strips last independent radio station of broadcast license
15 Feb 2021
Naked MEP leaps from window after ‘all-male orgy’ bust

Naked MEP leaps from window after ‘all-male orgy’ bust
Hungarian politician Jozsef Szajer admits attending ‘private party’ broken up by Belgian police for Covid curfew violations
2 Dec 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘how to save the United Kingdom’

Instant Opinion: ‘how to save the United Kingdom’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 19 November
19 Nov 2020
Is it time the EU took on Hungary and Poland?

Is it time the EU took on Hungary and Poland?
Dispute over Covid-19 recovery package highlights divisions at heart of EU27
19 Nov 2020
Central Europe facing Covid crisis after dodging first wave

Central Europe facing Covid crisis after dodging first wave
Czech Republic tops EU infection rates as neighbouring nations also set daily case records
12 Oct 2020
Four things we know about the EU’s new migrant plan

Four things we know about the EU’s new migrant plan
Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes
24 Sep 2020
How the EU failed to uphold ‘rule of law’ among its members

How the EU failed to uphold ‘rule of law’ among its members
MEPs threaten to block coronavirus recovery package over decline in democracy across member states
24 Jul 2020

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How coronavirus is boosting global authoritarianism

How coronavirus is boosting global authoritarianism
Hungary is the latest country to slide away from democracy as Viktor Orban is handed sweeping emergency powers
31 Mar 2020
Hungary pulls out of ‘too gay’ Eurovision song contest

Hungary pulls out of ‘too gay’ Eurovision song contest
Move comes amid upsurge in homophobic rhetoric among right-wing MPs
29 Nov 2019
EU votes to freeze funds for ‘corrupt’ member states

EU votes to freeze funds for ‘corrupt’ member states
MEPs back plans aimed at curbing EU states that undermine rule of law
18 Jan 2019
Far-right ‘axis’ aims to take control of EU

Far-right ‘axis’ aims to take control of EU
Hungary, Italy and Poland seek anti-immigration majority at upcoming European Parliamentary elections
11 Jan 2019
Hungary’s opposition unites for biggest protest in a decade

Hungary’s opposition unites for biggest protest in a decade
Anger at new ‘slave labour law’ gives way to general opposition to increasingly authoritarian rule of Viktor Orban
19 Dec 2018
Hungary’s constitution now bans rough sleeping

Hungary’s constitution now bans rough sleeping
Homeless people face compulsory work programme or jail under new law
15 Oct 2018
F1 Hungarian GP: practice, qualifying, start time, odds, TV

F1 Hungarian GP: practice, qualifying, start time, odds, TV
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff expects rivals Ferrari to give strong performance in Budapest
26 Jul 2018
Hungary to make it illegal to help asylum seekers

Hungary to make it illegal to help asylum seekers
People aiding undocumented migrants may face prison sentences or fines
30 May 2018
Viktor Orban wins third term in Hungary

Viktor Orban wins third term in Hungary
Victory for anti-migrant party will be seen as ‘resounding endorsement’ by the European far right
9 Apr 2018
What’s at stake in Hungary’s election?

What’s at stake in Hungary’s election?
Another victory for Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s far-right Fidesz party likely to spell trouble for the EU
6 Apr 2018
Central Europe rocked by double resignation

Central Europe rocked by double resignation
Departure of Europhile Slovak and Slovenian leaders could spell trouble for the EU
16 Mar 2018
Hungary pushes ‘Stop Soros’ law to thwart billionaire

Hungary pushes ‘Stop Soros’ law to thwart billionaire
The billionaire and pro-migration campaigner will fall foul of a new bill designed to penalise pro-immigration groups
15 Feb 2018
IS targets vulnerable refugee children for recruitment

IS targets vulnerable refugee children for recruitment
Extremist groups are offering money and food in bid to radicalise youngsters
6 Feb 2017
One for the ages: the Hungarian capital's Pest-Buda hotel

One for the ages: the Hungarian capital's Pest-Buda hotel
After a stylish renovation, Budapest's oldest hotel epitomises the city's intoxicating mix of past and present
8 Sep 2016
Hungary stands accused as refugees are 'fed like cattle'

Hungary stands accused as refugees are 'fed like cattle'
The government response has been shameful, say observers – but ordinary Hungarians are mobilising
11 Sep 2015
Britain accused of fuelling lies and hate over immigration

Britain accused of fuelling lies and hate over immigration
European Parliament president calls for an end to scapegoating immigrants after talks with David Cameron
19 Jun 2015