Jan 7, 2025 · BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was hit Tuesday with U.S. sanctions for his alleged involvement in corruption in Hungary, a rare step against a sitting official in an allied country.

Mar 15, 2024 · Last week, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made waves by flying to the United States to meet with Donald Trump—but not with sitting president Joe Biden. It was, at a minimum, a severe...

Jan 7, 2025 · BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was hit Tuesday with U.S. sanctions for his alleged involvement in corruption in Hungary, a...

Apr 6, 2018 · Viktor Orban presents himself as the defender of Hungary and Europe against Muslim migrants. He has won a third consecutive term as a prime minister who puts national sovereignty before...

Jun 23, 2024 · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Princeton University professor Kim Lane Scheppele about Hungary's authoritarian leader Viktor Orban, who is about to become EU president.

Nov 12, 2024 · Sitting next to Vladimir Putin, Orbán proudly announced that “Hungary is slowly becoming the only country in Europe that can talk to everyone.” Later, Hungary’s calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow intensified and took on a contrapuntal rhythm with Trump’s campaign.

Jan 24, 2025 · Leib has publicly criticized the sitting ambassador, deeming his sharp statements against Orbán’s foreign policy and undemocratic domestic policies as “activism” rather than diplomacy.

Dec 5, 2024 · Orbán’s regime has failed to intervene on behalf of Hungary’s Roma minority, who have been a target of harassment and discrimination, and banned LGBTQ representation in the media. With regard to the press, monetary incentives are offered for pro-Orbán outlets, the government has claimed control over public broadcast networks, and ...

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Oct 22, 2024 · Now, Magyar is an MEP, sitting with the center-right European People’s Party (the very one Orbán left before he was kicked out). But if Brussels thinks it has found a surefire ally, Magyar has a warning.