Hungary
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Orbán in Kyiv: will visit from Putin ally help Zelenskyy and Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Hungarian PM's surprise visit focuses on 'possibilities of achieving peace' ahead of six-month EU presidency that can shape bloc's agenda
By The Week UK Published
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Xi comes to Europe: what's on the agenda?
The Explainer China's president visiting for first time since 2019, with spotlight on support for Russia over Ukraine and trade tensions with EU
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A weekend in Budapest: travel guide, things to do, food and drink
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Hungary's popular capital
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace review: historic adventures in Budapest
The Week Recommends This vintage hotel offers a luxurious setting from which to explore Hungary’s capital city
By Kaye O'Doherty Published
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Why Viktor Orbán’s re-election is bad for Brussels and good for Putin
Talking Point Orbán took 54% of vote, allowing him to start fourth consecutive term as Hungary’s PM
By The Week Staff Published
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Could a ‘small-town mayor’ bring down Viktor Orban?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Peter Marki-Zay selected to lead unified diverse opposition against strongman leader
By The Week Staff Published
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How Viktor Orban’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws made the EU more hawkish on Hungary
In Depth European leaders vow to bring the nation ‘to its knees’ over civil rights crackdown
By Joe Evans Published
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MEPs urge EU to take ‘concrete’ action over Hungarian media crackdown
Why Everyone’s Talking About Demand comes as Viktor Orban strips last independent radio station of broadcast license
By Joe Evans Published
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Naked MEP leaps from window after ‘all-male orgy’ bust
Speed Read Hungarian politician Jozsef Szajer admits attending ‘private party’ broken up by Belgian police for Covid curfew violations
By Holden Frith, The Week UK Last updated
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Is it time the EU took on Hungary and Poland over ‘illiberal democracy’?
In Depth Dispute over Covid-19 recovery package highlights divisions at heart of EU27
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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Central Europe engulfed by Covid cases after dodging first wave
In Depth Czech Republic tops EU infection rates as neighbouring nations also set daily case records
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Four things we know about the European Union’s new migrant plan
Speed Read Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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How the European Union failed to uphold ‘rule of law’ among its members
In Depth MEPs threaten to block coronavirus recovery package over decline in democracy across member states
By Joe Evans Last updated
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How coronavirus is boosting global authoritarianism
In Depth Hungary is the latest country to slide away from democracy as Viktor Orban is handed sweeping emergency powers
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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