Hungary’s prime minister for one insists extreme measures are only to fight the pandemic, others…

Measures voted on Monday will allow Viktor Orbán to rule by decree without time limits…

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Government says legislation is a necessary response to coronavirus but critics fear it is open…

Federal court judgment has potential to eject the treasurer from parliament as he puts together…

A spokesperson of the Hungarian government, Zoltán Kovács, responds to a Journal article discussing the…

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From Hungary to the UK, mainstream conservatives have capitulated to the authoritarianism of the far…

In challenging times, the world needs the EU to be at the top of its…

Hungarian political party says it is no longer far right, but its shift should not…

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The horrors of Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps will soon be lost to living…

Philanthropist unveils plan for global network of institutions at Davos and attacks Trump as ‘ultimate…

Countries from Britain to Greece are guilty of democratic backsliding. And that threatens the integrity…

Far-right leader, known as conspiracy theorist, backs PM as ex-No 10 aide predicts close ties…

Promises of a better life in many social media posts are often a trap for…

Victor Orbán claims to run a ‘Christian’ government, but one of his former allies has…

Back from the brink, African swine fever now threatens pigs behind ‘unique’ prized pork Bred…

Over the holiday period the Guardian’s leader column examines the challenges of the future by…

The left are crushed. The UK government is starting to look like just another authoritarian…

Mayors of Prague, Warsaw, Bratislava and Budapest agree to protect common values The mayors of…

The backlash over Hungary’s new theatre legislation is not just political drama. It is a…

As in Hungary, activists are demanding climate action but politicians say biggest threat comes from…

No reason given for withdrawal from show, called ‘homosexual flotilla’ by pro-Orbán journalist Hungary will…

CEU opens Austria campus as Orbán’s government strips it of ability to issue US degrees…

Shaun Walker has spent years covering Russia and eastern Europe and watched how the billionaire…

It was hailed as the definitive triumph of liberal democracy. Thirty years on, the lessons…

Outgoing EU council leader’s new role could set up clash with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Donald…

The long read discussing the cause of illiberal movements in countries such as Poland and…

Survey across seven countries reveals widespread unease 30 years after fall of Berlin Wall Thirty…

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and Europe’s velvet revolutions, a new…

Politicians and church leaders are stirring homophobia to rally bases and provoke fear among voters…

After communism fell, the promises of western liberalism to transform central and eastern Europe were…

Gergely Karácsony was elected on Sunday beating Viktor Orbán’s far-right candidate The newly elected mayor…

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Pew research reveals very different views on whether countries are better off today Thirty years…

Requirements and costs of staying put abroad after Brexit vary across EU member states Tens…

Analysts say tactic of cooperation against nationalist parties appears to be working A narrower-than-expected win…

Gergely Karacsony’s victory is one of many defeats across Hungary for Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party…

Polish elections and local polls in Hungary offer chance to claw back ground from nationalists…

Hungarian author, sociologist and essayist who was on his country’s list of forbidden authors from…

Brexiters routinely underestimate the resilience of the European project and overstate their own importance on…

Airline says number of pilots must be reduced at bases such as Stansted and Manchester…

Raoul Wallenberg is thought to have saved as many as 30,000 Jews but his descendants…

As well as misogyny and homophobia, censorship is now a weapon for the popular right…

Interior minister called to answer to charges including erosion of press freedom and judicial independence…

As justice minister, László Trócsányi oversaw laws that put Hungary and EU in conflict Viktor…

Women’s autonomy and reproductive rights must be upheld as far-right ideas gain ground The speech…

Hungarian PM invokes far-right ‘great replacement’ theory at Budapest demography summit Procreate or face extinction:…

Former Australian PM says migrants come ‘with a grievance’ and criticises Prince Harry and Meghan…

On 19 August 1989, Hungarians and Austrians gathered in friendship at the border, paving the…

PM Viktor Orbán and his spokesman launch series of attacks on Finnish presidency Finland has…

My friend István Bart, who has died aged 74, translated into Hungarian and published the…

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Campaign relating to Sziget Festival criticised by senior member of ruling party Fidesz Advertisements by…

Young Hungarian photographer Máté Bartha spent 18 months inside the repressive country’s military style camps…

For his prize-winning series Kontakt, the Hungarian photographer chronicled his country’s nationalistic summer camps •…

Hungary’s leader is tightening his grip and he’s using the Christian message to justify his…

Dr Zoltán Kovács responds to claims about media freedoms and judicial independence in a column…

A landmark ruling against enforced early retirement for Polish judges shows the EU has woken…

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European court of justice decision is blow to nationalist Law and Justice government Poland’s lowering…

Michael Minden says we must grapple with the different realities of those who think and…

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The Hungarian prime minister is consolidating his illiberal regime – with the help of European…

Sunday’s ceremony comes as PM stands accused of trying to rewrite Hungarian history Only a…

Academy will be managed by nationalist government in unprecedented move The Hungarian government is moving…

The cutting of the border fence between Hungary and Austria in June 1989 showed the…

Four body bags removed from Mermaid on which at least 20 died in Danube collision…

From Salvini to Orbán, ethno-nationalists are hijacking religious themes to fuel its agenda. Progressives need…

On a rare trip to Europe, Myanmar leader and Hungary PM discuss issue of ‘growing…

At least seven people have died and more than a dozen are missing after a…

South Korean authorities and families of passengers due to travel to Hungary Rescue workers are…

Boat was moored near Hungarian parliament building when it was struck by a tourist vessel…

Across EU, voters boost Greens and far right to leave centrist groups diminished EU election…

More nationalists in parliament than ever before but egos and policy differences will hamper formation…

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Europe’s 10 million Roma badly underrepresented at a time when populist forces are trying to…

Council of Europe’s damning report says human rights violations must be urgently addressed Europe’s top…

Efforts to tackle abuse have brought the platform into collision with the government The denunciation…

The US president’s mission is align with the global right. In Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, he…

Trump welcomes Viktor Orbán to White House as Pompeo heads to meeting of EU nations…

Trump tells visiting PM: ‘You’re respected all over Europe’ Critics attack Orbán for eroding democracy…

Viktor Orbán was snubbed by the Obama administration, which accused him of weakening democracy, and…

White House says visit crucial to deepen US ‘re-engagement’ Orbán condemned for eroding democracy and…

Viktor Orbán was snubbed by the Obama administration, which accused him of weakening democracy and…

Jewish girl’s life is documented on social media to teach young people about WWII genocide…

V4NA, which pumps out stories on dangers of migration, has links to Hungary’s government “Islam…

After being shunned by Obama, Orbán’s meeting with Trump is to focus on ‘bilateral relations’…

Italy’s deputy PM says far right must make European election gains to prevent ‘sad ending’…

The conservative philosopher has a point about his quotes being taken out of context. But…

Some adults whose claims were rejected went without food for up to five days, claim…

In the shadow of Brexit, Britain has become one front in a pan-continental battle for…

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Hungarian singers allegedly told to sign paper to bypass stipulation of an all-black cast The…

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My grandmother, Kató Havas, who has died aged 98, was a celebrated violinist and violin…

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European centre-right candidate cites concerns Fidesz was flouting rule of law Manfred Weber, the centre-right’s…

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Hungarian PM may set up nationalist grouping as Brussels’ centre-right group decides whether to expel…

Government campaign to boost birth rate featured ‘distracted boyfriend’ couple It was meant to be…

Nationalist PM was criticised by leader of centre-right group over billboard attack campaign The Hungarian…

Hungarian PM’s anti-EU attitude is alienating centre-right European People’s party Viktor Orbán could face renewed…

Campaign claims commission president and George Soros are ‘endangering Hungary’s safety’ The European commission has…

Mike Pompeo’s wooing of eastern European states is an attack on the union’s very existence,…

France reports 74% rise in offences against Jews and Germany records 60% surge in violent…

President of Board of Deputies of British Jews had raised concerns over stance of Hungary’s…

Trade with central and eastern Europe already affected and local GDP could shrink by 5%…

In May’s European elections, anti-EU forces will be on the rise. Those who want to…

US secretary of state will dine with Hungarian leader before travelling to other countries The…

To boost country’s population growing families better than letting Muslim immigrants in, says PM Hungary’s…

Despite weeks of protest in Hungary, it’s clear now the PM can rely on support…