Viktor Mihály Orbán[1] (Hungarian: [ˈviktor ˈorbaːn] ⓘ; born 31 May 1963) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician who has been Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010, previously holding the office from 1998 to 2002. He has also led the Fidesz political party since 2003, and …

Jan 27, 2025 · Viktor Orban, prime minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010– ), the first post-Cold War head of government in eastern and central Europe who had not been a member of a Soviet-era communist regime. Over time, his rhetoric became nationalistic and anti-immigrant and his rule increasingly autocratic.

Mar 31, 2022 · Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely-contested election on April 3 after three consecutive landslide victories since 2010.

4 days ago · Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his government will take legal action to eliminate non-governmental organizations and media receiving U.S. or international funding, saying they could be considered foreign “agents.” ... Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for an EU summit at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Monday, Feb ...

Feb 13, 2024 · Viktor Orban accused George Soros's civil society groups of "trying secretly and with foreign money to influence Hungarian politics", and the Soros-founded Central European University, set...

Feb 12, 2024 · BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s long-serving government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a rare political crisis after the president, a member of Orbán’s ruling party, resigned amid public anger over her pardoning of a man convicted in …

Jun 30, 2024 · When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler.

Feb 14, 2024 · And this double resignation, coming amid increasing protests, has deprived Viktor Orban of two very different but essential allies. Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM with 14-year grip on...

Nov 8, 2024 · Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister, has been at odds with his fellow European Union leaders for years over his right-wing nationalist stance on immigration, minority rights, the rule of law,...

5 days ago · Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Europe's longest-serving head of government – and the most polarizing. In an NZZ interview, he explains why he trusts Vladimir Putin, and says only ...