Orbán Decree Orders Court to End Budapest Lawsuit Di Vora Matteo, 2026.02.11.2026.03.27. A government decree reportedly instructs the court to terminate Budapest’s case over the 2023–2025 “solidarity contribution,” prompting sharp legal criticism about emergency powers, judicial independence, and the separation of powers—while the capital argues it is being denied the right to challenge the levy before an independent judge. A Sudden Turn… Continue Reading
TISZA Launches Petition to Expand Overseas Voting Access as Democratic Coalition Seeks to Restrict Diaspora Di Vora Matteo, 2026.02.03.2026.03.27. Debate over electoral participation intensifies ahead of Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary election With Hungary’s parliamentary election scheduled for April 12, a new political fault line has emerged over voting rights and access for citizens living abroad. The TISZA Party, led by Péter Magyar, has launched a public petition calling for… Continue Reading
Diplomatic tensions between Budapest and Kyiv: reciprocal ambassadorial summons over allegations of “election interference” Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.30.2026.02.12. Diplomatic tensions between Budapest and Kyiv: reciprocal ambassadorial summons over allegations of “election interference” A new diplomatic dispute has emerged between Hungary and Ukraine in recent days after Viktor Orbán claimed that Ukraine is trying, in a “coordinated” manner, to influence Hungary’s parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 April 2026. The… Continue Reading
“Board of Peace”: Hungary among the founders as several Western allies hold back Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.30.2026.02.12. “Board of Peace”: Hungary among the founders as several Western allies hold back U.S. President Donald Trump announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos a civil organization called the Board of Peace. While several countries are approaching the peacebuilding initiative cautiously, Hungary is listed as the only EU member… Continue Reading
Hungary Maintains Opposition to Fast-Tracked Ukrainian EU Accession: Orbán Cites a 2027 Target, Kyiv Rejects Budapest’s Veto Strategy Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.30.2026.03.27. In recent days, tensions have flared again between Hungary and several EU actors over the timetable for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said a European Commission document could envisage Ukrainian membership as early as 2027. Orbán reiterated that Budapest continues to oppose any accelerated… Continue Reading
Zelenskyy spoke about European unity in Davos, mentioning the Hungarian prime minister. Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.28.2026.02.12. Zelenskyy spoke about European unity in Davos, mentioning the Hungarian prime minister. In his speech at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the slowness of European support for Ukraine and the lack of a unified approach. In his remarks, the Ukrainian president sharply criticized several European… Continue Reading
Indictment over organizing the Budapest Pride: rule-of-law dispute back on the agenda Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.28.2026.02.12. Indictment over organizing the Budapest Pride: rule-of-law dispute back on the agenda The Hungarian prosecution service has brought charges against Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, over his role in organizing the 2025 Pride march, which had been banned by the police. The case quickly triggered international attention, as questions… Continue Reading
Hungary Explained Ukraine’s Ambassador to Budapest Tells Magyar Hang: “Putin Started the War—So Why Is Kyiv Expected to End It?” Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.13.2026.02.13. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Budapest to Magyar Hang: “Putin Started the War—So Why Is Kyiv Expected to End It?” “Since Vladimir Putin started the war, it is hard to understand why people expect Kyiv to bring it to an end,” Sándor Fegyir, Ukraine’s ambassador to Budapest, said in an interview by… Continue Reading
Copenhagen Summit: Europe Grows More United Against Russia Di Vora Matteo, 2025.11.05. European Union leaders, headed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, have proposed the creation of a joint EU “drone wall” along the bloc’s eastern borders. The informal EU summit, held in Copenhagen, focused primarily on the recent drone incursions, energy security, and… Continue Reading
News Prime Minister Orbán Heads to the Turkic Council Summit Di Vora Matteo, 2025.11.04.2026.02.13. Prime Minister Orbán Heads to the Turkic Council Summit The Hungarian Prime Minister has announced that Hungary’s delegation will participate in the ninth summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held this year in Samarkand. The Hungarian leader will be accompanied by several ministers and business representatives, with the… Continue Reading