Viktor Orbán

The largest Hungarian publishing house is taken over by a school close to Orbán, the authors are leaving

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The largest Hungarian publishing house is taken over by a school close to Orbán, the authors are leaving

Hungarian Publishing House Libri Acquired by Matyáš Korvín University, Authors Express Concerns over Freedom of Literary Creation In a significant development, the largest Hungarian publishing house, Libri, and its associated bookstore network have been acquired by Matyáš Korvín private university, which has close ties to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This acquisition has raised concerns among … Read more

Hungarian Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine

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Hungarian Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban on air radio Kossuth stated that the country’s authorities “consider it necessary to prevent the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army.” He called the conduct of the counter-offensive “a bloodbath”. Orban hid behind the fact that “the attacking side suffers greater losses than the defending side,” adding that “Kyiv may … Read more

Former National Rally President Defends Loan Contracted with Russian Bank During Parliamentary Inquiry Commission

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Former National Rally President Defends Loan Contracted with Russian Bank During Parliamentary Inquiry Commission

The former president of the National Rally (RN) was heard for nearly four hours by the parliamentary commission of inquiry into foreign interference. Marine Le Pen defended herself on Wednesday in the National Assembly from everything “Russian tropism”assuring that she would never have signed the loan contracted in Russia by her party if that had … Read more

“How Viktor Orban’s statements on Ukraine are impacting Hungary’s economy and aid from the EU”

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“How Viktor Orban’s statements on Ukraine are impacting Hungary’s economy and aid from the EU”

According to the publication, the fall was provoked by statements by Prime Minister Viktor Orban that Ukraine cannot win the war with Russia, and also that Hungary disagrees with the EU on the issue of providing assistance to Ukraine. In addition, due to Orbán’s position, Hungary will have to wait longer for the European Commission … Read more

Hungarian Prime Minister calls for ceasefire in Ukraine war

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Hungarian Prime Minister calls for ceasefire in Ukraine war

“Looking at the numbers, looking at those around, looking at the fact that NATO is not ready to send troops, it is clear that there is no victory on the battlefield for poor Ukrainians,” he said. Orban believes that the war can be stopped only when Russia concludes an agreement with the United States. The … Read more

Orbán announces the need to review Hungary’s relations with Russia

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Orbán announces the need to review Hungary’s relations with Russia

Orbán stated that cooperation with the Russian Federation is in Hungary’s interests, but he is said to be concerned that Moscow’s relations with Europe “have suffered so much as a result of the war that they may not recover for a long time.” According to Orban, Hungary should “seriously think” about how to build political … Read more

Hungarian Erasmus students victims of yet another Orbán collision with Brussels

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Hungarian Erasmus students victims of yet another Orbán collision with Brussels

EPA Students at Debrecen University in eastern Hungary (2020 photo) NOS News•today, 20:21 Kysia Hekster European Union correspondent Tijn Sadee EU-correspond Kysia Hekster European Union correspondent Tijn Sadee EU-correspond In the ongoing political battle between the European Union and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, something very tangible is at stake for the first time: the … Read more

After months of fighting, EU and Hungary reach agreement in principle on billions | Abroad

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After months of fighting, EU and Hungary reach agreement in principle on billions | Abroad

After months of discussions, the EU and Hungary reached an agreement in principle late on Monday evening. The news agency reports it ap deals on billions of aid for Ukraine and other major EU plans. The row escalated when Budapest appeared to use its veto power to stymie the rest of Europe. The reason for … Read more

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Calls EU Sanctions ‘A Step Towards War’

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Calls EU Sanctions ‘A Step Towards War’

Ever since the February 24 invasion of Ukraine, Orban has tried to act with a sort of neutrality by respecting part of the EU’s common policy, but at the same time maintaining good relations with Russia. Hungary has not sent military equipment to Ukraine and opposes an 18 billion euro aid package. Hungary’s government has … Read more

The extreme right exposed its threats in Texas

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The extreme right exposed its threats in Texas

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the right-wing festival in the United States, held in Texas, had former US President Donald Trump as its star, and as guests “ultras” such as the president of Hungary, Viktor Orban, and the apologist of the Brexit and British anti-immigration leader, Nigel Farage, –