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 …

Feb 13, 2024 · Two close allies, the president and former justice minister, resigned over a pardon given to a man in a paedophile case. He has repeatedly clashed with European Union colleagues on migration 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 9, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump met Friday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as the likely Republican presidential nominee continued his embrace of autocratic leaders who are part of a global pushback against democratic traditions.

5 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 ...

Mar 8, 2024 · Donald Trump heaped praise on Viktor Orbán while hosting the Hungarian prime minister at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night. “There’s nobody that’s better, smarter or a better leader than Viktor ...

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 ...

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.

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...

Jun 30, 2024 · Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of seeking to strip Hungary of its identity by imposing a model of liberal democracy that he said Hungarians reject.