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2 weeks ago

Pragmatist or featherweight? Ursula Von der Leyen blamed for bad deal on tariffs, but EU had no stomach for a fight

Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism from Viktor Orban, who labeled her a "featherweight" and claimed she was easily outmatched by American counterparts.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Slovakia: Fico uses anti-EU rhetoric as diversionary tactic DW 07/22/2025

Fico's veto stance was portrayed as a question of national sovereignty and national pride, claiming the sanctions would harm Slovakia's economy and energy supplies.
Europe politics
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Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Orban to continue anti-Ukrainian course after 'referendum' DW 06/27/2025

Hungary's government campaign dehumanizes Ukrainians, framing them as criminals in order to sway public opinion against their EU membership.
LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

No arrests after Budapest Pride defied Orban's ban, police say

Hungarian authorities did not detain participants of Budapest's LGBTQ+ Pride parade despite threats from the government.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Budapest police say won't prosecute Pride participants DW 07/08/2025

Budapest police will not pursue legal action against Pride parade participants despite previous prohibitions, influenced by municipal support.
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Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a 'dictatorship'

Despite its beauty, Budapest operates under an electoral autocracy characterized by authoritarian practices disguised within democratic frameworks.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Harvard's Battle Is Familiar to a University the Right Forced Into Exile

Central European University, founded by George Soros, faces threats similar to those confronting U.S. universities under the Trump administration.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Le Pen and Orban lambast EU at far-right rally in France

The anti-immigration wing of European politics, exemplified by Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orban, is gaining confidence and prominence in the EU.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Central Europe's right-wing populist networks up their game DW 06/05/2025

Orban celebrated the chaos wrought by the 'Trump tornado' and called on 'conservatives' to seize the opportunity it offers: "We have to go home, and everyone has to win their own election."
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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hungary: A model for democratic decay?

Viktor Orban's Hungary serves as a controversial model for Trump's supporters and a cautionary tale for critics about authoritarian governance.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Hungary's Viktor Orban targets Ukraine, as opposition grows DW 05/11/2025

Hungarian media campaigns portray Ukraine as a criminal threat to EU security, fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiment ahead of a referendum on Ukraine's EU membership.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US removes sanctions from Antal Rogan, aide to Hungary's Viktor Orban

The punitive measures on Antal Rogan were deemed inconsistent with US foreign policy interests, leading to his removal from the Specially Designated Nationals List.
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