Hungary’s leader is tightening his grip and he’s using the Christian message to justify his immigration policy “Europe can ignore or deny or struggle against…

Dr Zoltán Kovács responds to claims about media freedoms and judicial independence in a column by Timothy Garton Ash Timothy Garton Ash (Hungary is dismantling…

A landmark ruling against enforced early retirement for Polish judges shows the EU has woken up to threats to democracy Perhaps one day the spring…

Rightwing demagogues across the world, including in Europe, go unchecked. Darkness threatens to engulf us all Vladimir Putin is right. When he celebrates the existential…

Thirty years ago, I took part in the fight for a new Hungary with a courageous young democrat called Viktor Orbán I was still in…

Historian and controversial media commentator who taught at Cambridge, Oxford and in Turkey One of the specialities of the historian Norman Stone, who has died…

European court of justice decision is blow to nationalist Law and Justice government Poland’s lowering of the retirement age for judges breaches EU law, the…

Michael Minden says we must grapple with the different realities of those who think and feel not as we do I agree with Natalie Nougayrède’s…

In 2015 the Tories got 50.9% of the seats with just 36.9% of the vote, points out Dave Beakhust, while Jinty Nelson celebrates a distinguished…

The Hungarian prime minister is consolidating his illiberal regime – with the help of European Union funding When European Union leaders gather in Brussels on…

Sunday’s ceremony comes as PM stands accused of trying to rewrite Hungarian history Only a few hundred people were present to commemorate the anniversary of…

Academy will be managed by nationalist government in unprecedented move The Hungarian government is moving to bring the country’s umbrella scientific research organisation under its…

The cutting of the border fence between Hungary and Austria in June 1989 showed the division of post-war Europe was coming to an end, and…

Four body bags removed from Mermaid on which at least 20 died in Danube collision Several bodies have been recovered from wreckage during the salvaging…

From Salvini to Orbán, ethno-nationalists are hijacking religious themes to fuel its agenda. Progressives need to fight back Why are so many religious citizens drawn…

On a rare trip to Europe, Myanmar leader and Hungary PM discuss issue of ‘growing Muslim populations’ From her failure to speak out against ethnic…

At least seven people have died and more than a dozen are missing after a pleasure boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the Danube…

South Korean authorities and families of passengers due to travel to Hungary Rescue workers are searching for 21 people still missing after a boat carrying…

Boat was moored near Hungarian parliament building when it was struck by a tourist vessel At least three people are reported dead and 16 are…

Across EU, voters boost Greens and far right to leave centrist groups diminished EU election live results 2019: across Europe European election latest results 2019:…

More nationalists in parliament than ever before but egos and policy differences will hamper formation of coherent bloc After months of boasts, bluster and apocalyptic…

Latest news ahead of vote counts across EU member states, including UK, taking part after Brexit negotiations stalled Final votes cast as EU awaits parliamentary…

Europe’s 10 million Roma badly underrepresented at a time when populist forces are trying to villify communities Pata-Rât is just a few miles outside Cluj-Napoca,…

Council of Europe’s damning report says human rights violations must be urgently addressed Europe’s top human rights watchdog has accused Hungary’s government of violating people’s…

Efforts to tackle abuse have brought the platform into collision with the government The denunciation filled the front page of one of Hungary’s main newspapers….

The US president’s mission is align with the global right. In Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, he has found an ally How suited President Donald Trump and…

Trump welcomes Viktor Orbán to White House as Pompeo heads to meeting of EU nations in apparent attempt to soothe relations over Iran deal Sign…

Trump tells visiting PM: ‘You’re respected all over Europe’ Critics attack Orbán for eroding democracy and human rights Donald Trump has showered praise on Hungarian…

Viktor Orbán was snubbed by the Obama administration, which accused him of weakening democracy, and is known for his anti-migration rhetoric Sign up to the…

White House says visit crucial to deepen US ‘re-engagement’ Orbán condemned for eroding democracy and human rights Donald Trump is due to host the Hungarian…

Viktor Orbán was snubbed by the Obama administration, which accused him of weakening democracy and is known for his anti-migration rhetoric Sign up to the…

Jewish girl’s life is documented on social media to teach young people about WWII genocide An Instagram account that recounts the real-life story of a…

V4NA, which pumps out stories on dangers of migration, has links to Hungary’s government “Islam can take over Sweden in 50 years.” “Migrants unhappy with…

After being shunned by Obama, Orbán’s meeting with Trump is to focus on ‘bilateral relations’ After years of receiving the cold shoulder from Washington, Hungary’s…

Italy’s deputy PM says far right must make European election gains to prevent ‘sad ending’ Matteo Salvini, Italy’s most powerful politician, has said Europe will…

The conservative philosopher has a point about his quotes being taken out of context. But he misses the bigger picture The battle over the treatment…

Some adults whose claims were rejected went without food for up to five days, claim activists Hungarian authorities are systematically denying food to failed asylum…

In the shadow of Brexit, Britain has become one front in a pan-continental battle for the soul of the European project Elections to the European…

March of the Living will be dedicated to Jane Haining, who protected Jewish children in Budapest The Scottish missionary who died at Auschwitz after refusing…

Hungarian singers allegedly told to sign paper to bypass stipulation of an all-black cast The Hungarian State Opera has come up with a dubious way…

Exclusive: Survey of 14 countries show some Europeans now favour “emigration controls” Southern and eastern European countries are more concerned about emigration than immigration, according…

My grandmother, Kató Havas, who has died aged 98, was a celebrated violinist and violin teacher. She was born in the Transylvanian town of Készdivásárhely….

My former teacher, Eva Bernáthová, who has died aged 96, was a pianist of exceptional sensitivity and nobility. She made her debut in Tchaikovsky’s Piano…

European centre-right candidate cites concerns Fidesz was flouting rule of law Manfred Weber, the centre-right’s lead candidate in the upcoming European parliament meeting, has called…

Breaking international treaties unilaterally is seldom possible – as I know from personal experience A quarter of a century ago I was entrusted by Hungary…

Hungarian PM may set up nationalist grouping as Brussels’ centre-right group decides whether to expel his party Discussions about Europe’s future have largely concentrated on…

Government campaign to boost birth rate featured ‘distracted boyfriend’ couple It was meant to be a poster extolling the virtues of a strong family. But…

Nationalist PM was criticised by leader of centre-right group over billboard attack campaign The Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said his ruling nationalist Fidesz…

Hungarian PM’s anti-EU attitude is alienating centre-right European People’s party Viktor Orbán could face renewed calls for his expulsion from the European People’s party (EPP)…

Campaign claims commission president and George Soros are ‘endangering Hungary’s safety’ The European commission has accused Viktor Orbán’s government of a propagating a “shocking” and…

Mike Pompeo’s wooing of eastern European states is an attack on the union’s very existence, and part of a wider ideological battle The Trump administration…

France reports 74% rise in offences against Jews and Germany records 60% surge in violent attacks Antisemitism is rising sharply across Europe, experts have said,…

President of Board of Deputies of British Jews had raised concerns over stance of Hungary’s PM and government A Hungarian government minister has accused a…

Trade with central and eastern Europe already affected and local GDP could shrink by 5% Jarosław Granat has worked for Future Processing since it was…

In May’s European elections, anti-EU forces will be on the rise. Those who want to preserve the union’s values must wake up Europe is sleepwalking…

US secretary of state will dine with Hungarian leader before travelling to other countries The US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has embarked on a…

To boost country’s population growing families better than letting Muslim immigrants in, says PM Hungary’s populist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has promised that women who…

Despite weeks of protest in Hungary, it’s clear now the PM can rely on support within the EU to shield him from criticism As a…

Diana Neslen on the dangers of whitewashing the past, and Jim Grozier on the benefits of forgetting where we have come from, and concentrating on…

Milton Court, LondonThe Casals Quartet and Tamara Stefanovich shone in the Barbican’s day of concerts saluting the spirit of 20th century Hungary and the music…

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s far-right prime minister, is at the forefront of a nationalist surge in Europe, and his anti-migrant rhetoric has brought condemnation from the…

Judith Sargentini of Dutch Greens says situation has got worse since her report last year European Union leaders are failing to act despite the “worsening”…

Travelling through Hungary, we found an anxiety about identity and place that liberals can’t ignore Like many families, mine has been divided by politics in…

A Guardian film-maker and his father, who left communist Hungary for Britain in the 70s and now supports the nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, take…

German journalist with links to Russia allegedly organised arson attack in Ukraine to stoke tensions, court told The plot allegedly involved three Polish extremists and…

Use of ‘O1G’ expletive illustrates rising anger at PM’s ‘slave law’ and anti-migrant rhetoric Visitors to Budapest in recent weeks may have noticed the proliferation…

Battle over post-Brexit budget expected from countries accused of flouting rule of law The European parliament has backed plans to cut EU funds to member…

Opposition to authoritarian rule reflects increased concern of voters and institutions, Human Rights Watch claims From Europe to Yemen and Myanmar to the US, authoritarian…

A real menace looms as we fret about Brexit and Germany and France sign symbolic accords It could simply be a coincidence. Or perhaps the…

Hungarian PM also hails new partnership forged with Poland by Italy’s Matteo Salvini Hungary’s far-right prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has called for “anti-migration politicians” to…

Anger at Orbán’s rule in Hungary also directed at courts system and state media Thousands of protesters in Hungary braved snow and freezing temperatures on…

One of labour reforms allows employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime Thousands of Hungarians marched to the…

A new wave of female politicians and protesters are offering an alternative to the Hungary PM’s macho politics When the speakers took the stage to…

The streets and parliamentary opposition are united in protest: we will continue to resist until the Orbán regime is gone On Sunday and Monday opposition…

Influential stage designer who created groundbreaking sets for the Royal Shakespeare Company and English National Opera By instinct and inclination the designer Ralph Koltai, who…

Opposition parties collaborate on joint strategy to put pressure on PM Viktor Orbán Hungary’s beleaguered political opposition has vowed to keep up the pressure on…

Hungary’s rightwing government has faced a rare sit-in by opposition politicians. About a dozen MPs spent the night in the state television headquarters, in Budapest,…

MPs seek a number of changes from the rightwing government, including an independent judiciary Viktor Orbán’s rightwing government in Hungary has faced a rare and…

Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó says Britain brought ‘common sense’ to debate on migration Hungary’s hardline anti-immigrant government has expressed disappointment at the loss of Britain’s…

Law raises overtime limit, with legislation establishing new courts also being passed The Hungarian government has passed a set of controversial laws amid scenes of…

Populism preys on rose-tinted memories of past glories and distorts it into something ugly “The Russians blame everything on their government, the Americans on their…

The CEU in Hungary is the latest victim of the US’s mishandling of foreign policy It was a triumph for Hungary’s populist prime minister, Viktor…

After more than 25 years of operation in Budapest, the Central European University has been forced out of Hungary “CEU has been forced out.” That…

Central European University is first major university to be pushed out of an EU country Central European University has announced it will leave Budapest for…

The p-word is much misunderstood. It’s as old as democracy, and has perhaps never been as popular as it is today. So who are the…

Readers respond to the start of the Guardian’s six-month investigation into the rise of populism around the world Your article (Revealed: One in four Europeans…

Hungary appears to have given special treatment to disgraced former Macedonian PM Macedonia’s former prime minister Nikola Gruevski, who fled the country last week rather…

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In 1998, about 300 Guardian articles mentioned populism. In 2016, 2,000 did. What happened? Populism is sexy. Particularly since 2016 – the year of the…

Nikola Grevski fled country days before he was due to be jailed for corruption The mystery over how Macedonia’s disgraced former prime minister Nikola Gruevski…

Granting Nikola Gruevski’s request could further strain relations with Brussels Hungarian authorities are considering an asylum request from Nikola Gruevski, the fugitive former prime minister…

Anne Summers rebuts a claim that Austria only lost its ‘overseas territories’ at the end of the war It is simply untrue to state that…

Italy is in meltdown, Hungary in open revolt, and the US wants a trade war. Small wonder Europe’s leaders haven’t got much time for us…

The US would once have acted against such leaders. Trump now offers an example History will record that when states murdered journalists or used the…

European commission speaks of regret at Vienna joining Hungary in snubbing compact Brussels has spoken out against Austria’s decision to join Hungary in not signing…

Supreme court rules Petra László was incorrectly charged over 2015 incident on Serbian border A Hungarian television camera operator who made headlines in 2015 after…

Central European University | The Simpsons | Clocks going back | Dishwashers | Neoliberalism Tucked away on page 30 of last Friday’s Guardian was the…

Central European University plans to move to Vienna next year after moves against it by Hungarian government A university founded by the philanthropist George Soros…

The aftermath of the first world war sees declarations of independence and the foundation of new states including Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Poland While an attempt…

When religious and nationalist longings combine, progressives need a powerful counter-narrative The regional elections in Bavaria resulted in a crushing defeat for the CSU party,…

A ban on street sleeping from the rightwing government comes into force next week Many countries have struggled to deal with the issue of homelessness…

Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Dominic Raab’s statement to MPs about developments in the Brexit talks Lunchtime summary 3.20pm…

Hillary Clinton has condemned ‘conservatives in Brussels’ who voted to shield the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, ‘including British MPs’. ‘They’ve come a long way…

Former US presidential nominee says British Tories have come a long way since the days of Thatcher and Churchill Hillary Clinton has criticised Conservative MEPs…

A ‘pan-European picnic’ helped defeat communism. This time the enemy is populism On 19 August 1989, just outside the small Hungarian city of Sopron, in…

The Upstairs Downstairs spoof has been forgotten in Britain. But in Hungary, kids still name their pets after the cast. Our writer travels to Budapest…

The way to take on Orbán and Salvini is to point out the dangers they pose to everyday freedoms and the rule of law While…

Viktor Orbán expresses gratitude for ‘solidarity’ of MEPs who voted against action The Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has thanked Conservative MEPs for their “solidarity”…

Conservatives voted against EU sanctions process to protect democracy in Hungary A former Conservative MEP leader has condemned the party’s decision to vote with Viktor…

French president says EU should resist prime minister’s calls for compromise on Brexit Emmanuel Macron has appealed to his fellow EU leaders to maintain their…

The European project is hampered by populists, despite hopeful developments such as the parliament’s vote to take action against Hungary’s backsliding Continue reading… Powered by…

Defiant Viktor Orbán said he will resist centralised control and pro-migration policies Hungary has said it will resist any EU-wide attempt to strip it of…

Conservatives condemned after opposing action to condemn Orbán’s government Jewish and Muslim leaders have criticised Conservative MEPs for voting against measures to censure Hungary, saying…

Hungary’s government threatens the rule of law, but British MEPs still refused to back a European move to discipline it Those who don’t follow European…

Parliament votes for first time to trigger article 7 procedure against a member state The European parliament has voted to start a punitive procedure against…

Orbán defiant as EU parliament considers sanctions over the erosion of judicial freedoms in Hungary Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, claimed his country was being…

I conduct orchestras all over the world, and I know that only if we work together can we have harmony Human rights are under attack…

Parliament to vote on whether to trigger little-used legal sanction against Viktor Orbán Members of the European parliament are being urged to take a stand…

Michael Ignatieff speaks out as MEPs prepare to vote on whether Hungary’s policies under Viktor Orbán breach EU values The rector of the liberal Budapest…

The Hungarian government’s clampdown on gender studies and research into migration sets a dangerous precedent Universities in Hungary are under serious pressure. They are facing…