In the Media

2019-06-01

Viktor Orbán's war on Intellect

Peter Krekon on the threat to the independence of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
2019-05-31

Trump Commends Hungarian PM Orban for Protecting Christian Communities

Bulcsú Hunyadi commented on the Trump-Orban meeting to the CBN news
2019-05-31

Treffen mit Trump In Europa hagelt es Kritik - also holt Orban sich seine Bestätigung in den USA

András Rácz commented to the German Focus.de on Orban's visit in Washington

2019-05-30

Orban Blinks in Bid to Avoid Expulsion From Mainstream Europe

Peter Kreko commented on Orban's manoeuvring with the EPP
2019-05-28

Salvini vows to unite EU populists yet lacks partners

Peter Kreko commented to the Washington Post on Salvini's efforts to unite populists forces in Europe
2019-05-28

Salvini vows to unite EU populists yet lacks partners

2019 European Parliament elections and populists actors - with Peter Kreko's comments
2019-05-28

Salvini vows to unite EU populists yet lacks partners

2019 European Parliament elections and populists actors - with Peter Kreko's comments
2019-05-27

European elections: far-right 'surge' ends in a ripple

Peter Kreko on the results of the EP2019 elections
2019-05-27

Der enttäuschte Sieger

Peter Kreko commented on Fidesz's EP2019 election results
2019-05-24

Europas Rechtspopulisten und ihre Spenden

Hunyadi Bulcsu commented on Hungarian party financing rules and the far-right.

2019-05-23

Po garde prichádza légia. Maďarskí náckovia znova leštia baganče

Bulcsu Hunyadi on the rise of the Hungarian far-right's in Törökszentmiklós

2019-05-22

Far-right parties hope to undermine EU by winning European elections

Peter Kreko commented on the far-right's chances in the EP2019 election to the Washington Post
2019-05-21

Hungary far-right protest stokes fears of anti-Roma violence

Bulcsu Hunyadi on the rise of the Hungarian far-right's in Törökszentmiklós
2019-05-21

La Hongrie érige un Etat forteresse

Peter Kreko on the V4 and the EP2019 election to Le Monde
2019-05-18

Hungary: the crucible for faulty efforts by Facebook to banish fake news

Facebook's attempts to control political advertising - with Peter Kreko's comments
2019-05-15

Antinmigración y control de medios en Hungría

Robert Laszlo on migration control and the situation of the media in Hungary
2019-05-13

Марин Ле Пен едет в гости к врагам Путина. Вместе они мечтают перевернуть Европу

Peter Kreko on Russia's influence in Europe
2019-05-13

"Ungarn First" zu Besuch bei "America First"

Andras Racz's comment on the Orban-Trump meeting to Spiegel
2019-05-13

Warum Donald Trump und Viktor Orban einander umgarnen

Andras Racz commented on the Trump-Orban visit to the Zeit
2019-05-13

Trump praises Hungary’s Orban in White House visit

Peter Kreko commented on Orban's visit in Washington to the Financial Times
2019-05-11

Tineret ungar pentru un viitor în UE

Bulcsú Hunyadi commented on the Hungarian youth's political preferences to the Deutsche Welle Romania
2019-05-11

Węgierska gorączka przedwyborcza i jedynie słuszny przekaz medialny Orbana

Robert Laszlo commented to the Polish medium on the Hungarian EP election fever and Orban's political messages
2019-05-08

Hungria vê Brasil como parceiro em nova cooperação mundial de líderes conservadores

Robert Laszlo commented on the Hungarian-Brazilian relations to the RFI
2019-05-04

Bulcsú Hunyadi commented on Fidesz, the EPP and the EP2019 election

Bulcsú Hunyadi commented on Fidesz, the EPP and the EP2019 election to ORF
2019-05-02

Hungary's Orban Vows Closer Salvini Ties But Keeps Options Open

European Parliament election 2019, populists actors - with Peter Kreko's comments
2019-04-25

Wut auf Brüssel - Polen, Ungarn und die EU

ZDF's documentary about the relations between Hungary, Poland and the EU
2019-04-10

Orban Presses On With Illiberal Democracy

Peter Kreko's comment on the actual status and politics of Orbán and Fidesz
2019-04-08

Relocation of 'Russian' Bank Alarms Western Security Officials

Peter Kreko's comment on Russia's Investment Bank move to Hungary
2019-03-26

Russian development bank’s move to Hungary causes alarm

Andras Racz commented on the Russian development bank’s move to Hungary
2019-03-18

A foot in the door? Russia’s International Investment Bank moves to Hungary

Publication by Andras Racz on Russia’s International Investment Bank move to Hungary
2019-03-18

Hungary Rolls Out Red Carpet for Obscure Russian Bank, Stoking Spy Fears

Peter Kreko commented on the Russian International Investment Bank's recent move to Hungary
2019-03-18

Orbán spint garen bij conflict EVP

Hunyadi Bulcsú a holland NRC napilapnak nyilatkozott a Fidesz és az Európai Néppárt helyzetéről
2019-03-05

Viktor Orban’s ‘peacock dance’ with EU may be step too far

Peter Kreko said that expulsion of Fidesz from the EPP could entail political costs at home for Mr Orban, proving he has shifted away from the European mainstream.
2019-02-19

Viktor Orban targets Juncker ahead of European elections

Anti-Juncker campaign in Hungary, with Peter Kreko's comment quoting GLOBSEC study. In a political-communication sense his figure is similar to that of George Soros: it can easily be built up as the actual enemy, not despite, but exactly because he is not a widely known person in Hungary
2019-02-17

Poland-Israel tensions rise over ‘Nazi link’ claims

Netanyahu’s warmest friendship in the region is with Hungary’s far-right prime minister Viktor Orbàn. Both politicians are former clients of the late Jewish-American rightwing political strategist Arthur Finkelstein. “There are similarities in the political model: corrupt, authoritarian states that

2019-02-13

US fights for power in Eastern Europe

Peter Kreko: "Orban has grown closer to Russia while increasingly flouting the EU’s democratic and judicial norms. He is improving Russia’s image, painting the West as an evil place. Hungary now is a stronghold of Russia in the EU."
2019-02-11

Zu viel Einwanderung? Von wegen. Warum Ungarns wahres Problem Auswanderung ist

Im Gesundheitssektor, am Bau, aber auch in der klassischen Industrie fehlen die Arbeitskräfte, sagt Attila Juhasz, Analyst.
2019-01-21

Orban Weathers Labor Protests in Hungary With Turnout Dwindling

“The protests seem to be fading and it’s difficult to see what would lead to a breakthrough," said Attila Juhasz, They would need larger demonstrations and labor unions that are stronger in uniting the workforce."
2019-01-11

Orban’s Propaganda Machine Keeps Hungarian Protests in Check

“The protests are a big test of how effective propaganda is to keep public opinion from turning,” said Peter Kreko, director at Political Capital, a think-tank in Budapest. “When the government cranks up the volume, it’s very hard to compete with that.”
2019-01-05

A crescente indignação contra Orbán sai às ruas da Hungria

"É cedo para saber qual será o impacto dessas manifestações. Mas o que está claro é que o Governo não esperava por isso. Eles estão confusos, o que representa uma pequena conquista para a oposição", diz Péter Krekó, diretor do instituto húngaro Capital Político.
2018-12-30

How a Hungarian community center became an 'enemy of the state'

Those criticizing the government's policies, or speaking up against corruption or human rights violations, are often stigmatized as "traitors" or "Soros-agents," said Bulcsu Hunyadi, senior analyst at Budapest think tank Political Capital.
2018-09-19

Does Hungary's relationship with Russia send a message to the EU?

Orban and Putin have announced expanded energy deals. Analysts say they're economically and strategically important.
2018-09-19

Hungary calls on ECJ to strike down rule-of-law censure

Article 7 process triggered by MEPs threatens to strip Budapest of EU voting rights
2018-09-17

Why Orban's project to reshape EU politics will be unsuccessful

An op-ed by Péter Krekó
2018-09-17

Putin due to host Hungary's far-right leader Viktor Orban

On Tuesday Russia's president Vladimir Putin will host perhaps his closest ally in the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
2018-06-28

How Hungary’s Far-Right Leader Fueled The Current Crisis In Europe

“At the beginning of the refugee crisis in 2015, [Orban] was very harshly criticized from all directions,” said Peter Kreko, director of the Budapest-based think tank Political Capital. “But right now there is an increasing perception within the EU that if politicians want to survive … Orban shows

2018-06-26

Polska na aucie. O co chodzi w wysłuchaniu Polski w Radzie Unii Europejskiej

Orban oficjalnie popiera Polskę, bo jej potrzebuje. - Ale nie wiadomo, co zrobi, gdy przyjdzie zagłosować przeciw całej UE - mówił nam niedawno węgierski ekspert z think tanku Political Capital, Peter Kreko. Więcej: http://weekend.gazeta.pl/weekend/1,152121,23593726,polska-na-aucie-o-co-chodzi-w-wys
2018-06-25

Paikallismedia väitti ”homopropagandaksi” – Billy Elliot -musikaalin näytökset peruttiin Unkarin valtionoopperasta

Vaalien jälkeen budapestilaisen Political Capital -ajatushautomon johtaja Péter Krekó arvioi HS:n haastattelussa, että maan media on Orbánin kontrollissa.
2018-06-22

V boji s dezinformacemi zatím Visegrád pokulhává. Dobré příklady ale existují

Visegrádské země nemají konzistentní strategii pro boj proti fake news a dezinformačním kampaním. Liší se také způsoby, jak k této problematice Česko, Polsko, Slovensko a Maďarsko přistupují. Roli dezinformátorů přitom někdy sehrávají samotní politici.
2018-06-20

‘The good times for illegals are over’: Trump finds allies in Europe’s anti-immigration movement

“To be anti-immigration is one of the most mainstream positions in European politics,” observed Peter Kreko, director at Budapest-based Political Capital. Although discontent over immigration had long been building, it was a massive refu­gee crisis in 2015 and 2016 that tipped the balance. Within a

2018-06-20

Angela Merkel faces battle over European migration reform

Poll suggests three-quarters of Germans are sceptical of her ability to strike a deal
2018-06-06

Slovenia: Anti-migrant party gains highlight 'Orban's soft power'

Although the anti-migrant SDS may struggle to form a coalition, analysts say the vote highlights rising populism.
2018-06-06

"CDU und CSU müssen verhindern, dass Orbán die Demokratie in Ungarn aushöhlt"

Die Europäische Volkspartei muss Orbáns Fidesz-Partei klare Grenzen setzen, fordert der Politologe Péter Kréko. Ungarns Premier verrate die Werte der EU - und von seiner Rhetorik profitierten vor allem AfD und FPÖ.
2018-06-03

Krajobraz Węgier po trzeciej z rzędu wygranej Viktora Orbána. Skłócona opozycja traci poparcie

Po kolejnych wygranych wyborach rządzący Fidesz jest bliski uchwalenia ustawy, która za udzielanie pomocy uchodźcom będzie karać więzieniem. Pogrążona w wewnętrznych sporach opozycja bezradnie przypatruje się poczynaniom rządu.
2018-05-23

Steve Bannon, US-Messias für Europas Rechte

"Orbán möchte mit der Einladung Bannons auch provozieren," sagt der ungarische Politologe Peter Kreko zum STANDARD – und zwar sowohl die Partner in Europa als auch die liberalen Kräfte in Ungarn. Für Europa sei auch die Frage, inwieweit es tolerieren möchte, dass das offizielle Ungarn rechte Ideolog
2018-05-23

Skrajna prawica rośnie w siłę na Węgrzech. Na zaproszenie rządu do Budapesztu przyjechał Steve Bannon

Według Edit Zgut, analityk politycznej budapeszteńskiego think-tanku Political Capital zaproszenie populisty Bannona na konferencję przez węgierski rząd „mówi wiele o tym, jak ma wyglądać chrześcijańska demokracja, której nastanie w Europie zapowiada Viktor Orban”.
2018-05-11

Secure in Hungary, Orban Readies for Battle with Brussels

In his victorious campaign to secure a third consecutive term as prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban had a clear, urgent message: The nation was at risk from an international cabal looking to undermine its sovereignty, and it would be overrun with migrants if he was not elected.
2018-05-07

Rozdelí alebo spojí rozpočet Európsku úniu?

Na stole je takmer 1,28 bilióna eur. Ale peniaze nebudú v Európskej únii pre všetkých. Nový sedemročný rozpočet, ktorý v stredu predstavila Európska komisia (EK), nie je pristavený bankomat.

2018-04-26

The damning of George Soros: how liberal billionaire became a hate figure in his homeland

Jewish philanthropist has been compared to Satan and become a lightning rod for resentments in Hungary and other eastern European countries that have embraced nationalism.
2018-04-26

Another two-thirds majority: what can Europe expect?

The fourth Orbán government will push Hungary towards authoritarian hybrid regimes after once again gaining a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly.

2018-04-15

Magyarország szétszakadása

Az április 8-án rendezett magyarországi országgyűlési választás eredményeként előálló mandátumarányok első látásra nagy politikai egységről tanúskodnak.

2018-04-13

Obzor: „Veřejným nepřítelem číslo jedna je Soros.“ Maďarský střet o muže, kterým politici straší i v Česku

Mluví o něm řada politiků, lidí i aktivistů. George Soros je mužem, který je terčem řady politických útoků.
2018-04-12

Угорщина: як не любити Європу за європейські гроші – три практичні кроки

На парламентських виборах в Угорщині семеро з десяти виборців голосували за партії, що мали антиєвропейську платформу.

2018-04-12

Hungary after the election: Continuing on Orbán’s path

Hungary has become a laboratory of illiberal governance tailor-made to serve Fidesz’s goals.
2018-04-11

Orbán Reloaded

Viktor Orbán has been re-elected as Hungarian prime minister in polls beset by fear-mongering, an unfair voting system and a divided opposition.

2018-04-11

Hungary election: Viktor Orban victory sealed by newspaper closure

One of Hungary’s main opposition newspapers announced its closure yesterday, further focusing media power in the hands of the hardline prime minister, Viktor Orban, two days after his landslide election victory.
2018-04-11

Орбан і "Йоббік": ненадійні угорські друзі Москви

Прем'єр Угорщини Віктор Орбан, який нещодавно втретє поспіль виграв вибори, вважається одним з небагатьох високопоставлених друзів Москви в Європі - але коли справа доходить до справи, Угорщина виступає разом з усім Євросоюзом.
2018-04-09

Hungary Election Gives Orban Big Majority, and Control of Constitution

rime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has set about transforming this former Soviet bloc member from a vibrant democracy into a semi-autocratic state under one political party’s control, appeared to have won a sweeping victory in national elections on Sunday, with 93 percent of the vote counted
2018-04-09

Viktor Orbán's Election Win: Everything You Need to Know About Anti-Soros Hysteria and Authoritarianism in Hungary

Viktor Orbán’s election victory in Hungary on Sunday didn’t come as a surprise to anyone.
2018-04-09

Who’s afraid of Viktor Orbán?

Hungarians have re-elected Viktor Orbán’s party, Fidesz, which received 49 percent of the popular vote, giving him a third term as prime minister.
2018-04-09

Orbán poised to tighten grip on power

Hungarian PM’s big win will let him exert even more influence over media, judiciary and European politics.
2018-04-08

Rekordowa frekwencja na Węgrzech. To może oznaczać kłopoty dla partii Orbána

W niedzielę do godz. 15 poszło do urn ponad 53 proc. wyborców. Zapowiada to jedną z największych frekwencji od czasów upadku komunizmu na Węgrzech.

2018-04-05

The EU is tolerating—and enabling—authoritarian kleptocracy in Hungary

How Viktor Orban campaigns against the EU from Monday to Friday, and collects its subsidies at weekends
2018-02-26

Orbán: De Hongaarse premier verliest door proteststemmen van ontevreden burgers

De Hongaarse premier Viktor Orbán heeft een gevoelige nederlaag geleden in de provinciestad Hódmezövásárhely.
2018-02-26

Hungary opposition delivers blow to PM Orban in town vote

Hungary's ruling conservative Fidesz party has suffered a shock defeat in a mayoral election seen as a popularity test for Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

2018-02-26

Hungary’s Opposition Sees Hope After Orban’s Candidate Falls

Just over a week ago, Viktor Orban, Hungary’s autocratic prime minister, painted a sorry picture of the opposition he is about to face in general elections in April.
2018-02-26

Nieoczekiwana porażka Fideszu w wyborach uzupełniających

Węgierscy wyborcy odwracają się od Viktora Orbána?
2018-02-26

Back from the dead, Hungary opposition renews bid to oust Orban

Hungarian opposition parties said on Monday they will double down on their efforts to beat Prime Minister Viktor Orban at elections in April because of a shock defeat for his right-wing Fidesz party in a by-election on Sunday.

2018-02-26

Hungary: Could election upset spell end for illiberal Orban?

Fidesz suffered a loss in a party stronghold to a single opposition candidate. Some believe corruption is the cause.
2018-02-25

Hungary PM's Fidesz party suffers surprise setback at local by-election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party suffered an unexpected setback at a local government by-election on Sunday when an opposition-backed independent comfortably beat the Fidesz candidate for mayor weeks before a national election.

2018-02-19

Maďarský analytik: Suverenita krajiny bola najsilnejšou témou Orbánovho prejavu

“Je to téma, na ktorú Orbán v uplynulých rokoch staval svoje doterajšie politické opatrenia, akými bolo znižovanie režijných nákladov domácností či stavanie hraničných zábran,” dodal v súvislosti s Orbánovým 20. výročným prejavom.
2018-02-16

Hungary’s Orban steps up crackdown on critics before vote

Nearly 30 years after the end of communism, the tightening stranglehold Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his oligarch allies have on key sectors of Hungary’s media has inspired a group of activists to relaunch a modern version of samizdat, the clandestine publications created by dissidents in the So
2018-02-12

Orbán kritizuje Brusels, jeho blízki bohatnú eurofondov

Sporné eurofondy sa týkajú Orbánových bratov, otca aj zaťa. Únia ich môže chcieť späť.

2018-02-02

5 important issues with Péter Krekó of Political Capital and Ben Novak

Péter Krekó of Political Capital joins Ben Novak in the studio to discuss five important topics.

2018-02-01

Wahl in Ungarn: Dritter Sieg für Orban wahrscheinlich

Im April findet in Ungarn die nächste Wahl statt. Es ist mit dem dritten Sieg von Premierminister Viktor Orban zu rechnen, denn dieser findet in Teilen der Bevölkerung Zustimmung und die Opposition ist zersplittert.

2018-02-01

Hungary says could quit U.N. talks on migration pact

Hungary could quit talks on a United Nations pact on migration because its pro-migration tone threatened Hungary’s security interests, the foreign minister said on Thursday.

2018-01-29

4 Ideas to overcome polarisation in

Over the past years, Hungarian politics have changed rather drastically, as the 2016 Democracy Index of the Economist Intelligence Unit demonstrates.
2018-01-28

W „Newsweeku”: Jak Węgry zostały rosyjskim koniem trojańskim

Viktor Orbán bierze rosyjskie pieniądze i rosyjski gaz. Przyjmuje też ideologię z Kremla.
2018-01-26

Orban zaciska pętlę na wymiarze sprawiedliwości i pewnie idzie po zwycięstwo w wyborach

W czasie, gdy Komisja Europejska zajmuje się praworządnością w Polsce, Węgrzy wprowadzają ustawy osłabiające niezawisłość sądów.

2018-01-24

Jobbik-Chef Gabor Vona will neues Image

Gabor Vona, der Vorsitzende der rechtsradikalen Jobbik, bittet in sein geräumiges Büro.

2018-01-24

Maďarsko tajně přijímá stovky migrantů, uřekl se náměstek ministra zahraničí

Vládní strana přitom proti uprchlíkům bojuje
2018-01-18

Premier Węgier Viktor Orban otwiera nowy front walki z organizacjami pozarządowymi

Węgierskie władze zapowiedziały opodatkowanie tych organizacji, które "wspierają nielegalną imigrację".

2018-01-16

Drużyna Orbana na unijnej kroplówce

Dzięki dotacjom unijnym Viktor Orban stworzył klasę nowych oligarchów, którzy kontrolują niemałą część gospodarki i trzymają w ręku posłuszne mu media. Bez pieniędzy z UE ten system może runąć.
2018-01-16

Why Is Hungary Blocking Ukraine’s Western Integration?

For the first time since the Maidan revolution, Ukraine’s road to the transatlantic community is being actively blocked not only by Russia but by an EU and NATO member state as well: Hungary.

2018-01-15

Who will be at the table who will be served for dinner?

Even the seating arrangements had a symbolic significance during the first meeting of the V4 and Emmanuel Macron:
2018-01-12

Orbán už vie, kedy ho znova zvolia

Prezident odštartoval maratón, ktorý Fidesz môže začať od tridsiateho kilometra. Takýto titulok dal spravodajský portál týždenníka HVG včerajšej maďarskej správe dňa.

2018-01-10

La Hongrie, pionnière de la dérive "illibérale"

Alors que la Pologne inquiète l'Union européenne avec la mise au pas de son système judiciaire, elle peut compter sur un allié indéfectible : Budapest. En savoir plus sur https://www.lesechos.fr/idees-debats/editos-analyses/0301121925778-la-hongrie-pionniere-de-la-derive-illiberale-2143683.php#r
2017-12-21

Hungarian left’s far-right dilemma

Activists debate controversial tie-up to pose threat to Orbàn.
2017-12-19

Nem lesz Jobbik-Fidesz egység

Az osztrák kormányalakítás hírére reagálva kizárt minden szövetséget a Fidesszel a Jobbik frakcióvezető-helyettese.
2017-12-13

Польша: всем странам ЕС нужно бороться с российской пропагандой

Ведомства по борьбе с российской пропагандой надо создать во всех странах Европы, заявил на конференции в Варшаве замминистра иностранных дел Польши Марек Магеровский.
2017-12-13

How is Hungary's far right changing?

With Hungarians slated to go to cast their ballots in April 2018, the country's right-wing political landscape has been undergoing a transformation.

2017-12-12

Ungarn: Versöhnliche Töne von Rechtsaussen

Ungarns stärkste Oppositionspartei ist die rechtsextreme Jobbik
2017-12-09

Jobbik, jego szpieg i atak premiera Orbana

Prokuratura zarzuciła eurodeputowanemu Jobbiku szpiegostwo na rzecz Rosji i defraudację unijnych pieniędzy.
2017-12-09

Teufelspakt gegen Orbán

In Ungarn sorgt die Idee einer Holocaust-Überlebenden für Aufsehen: Sie will ein Wahlbündnis schmieden, um einen neuen Sieg von Premier Orbán zu verhindern. Doch auch frühere Rechtsextreme sollen mitmachen.
2017-12-06

Alt-right

Amerikát megnyerték, most Európa megmentése következik.
2017-12-01

Świetna kondycja węgierskiej gospodarki, notowania rządu szybują

Orban szykuje się na kolejną kadencję i konstytucyjną większość

2017-11-30

Eksperci o rosyjskiej propagandzie w UE: percepcja, podatności, prognozy [ANALIZA]

Rosja nie zaprzestanie destabilizować Europy i jej państw indywidualnie, a jako Zachód mamy jeszcze wiele lekcji do nadrobienia i wciąż nie podejmujemy skutecznych działań, aby przeciwdziałać i neutralizować zagrożenia informacyjne, ale nie tylko.
2017-11-29

Visegrad Divided

The complex political processes within the European Union have brought new challenges to the group, and divisions within it might well be made permanent by increasingly diverse views on the institutional future of the EU.
2017-11-29

Meet white nationalism’s newest hero: Viktor Orban

Orban, alongside his Fidesz party, has crafted an authoritarian model that other Western actors – ranging from hard-right Republicans to orthodox white nationalists – have publicly praised, and publicly envied.
2017-11-29

The authoritarian capture of social media

Modern dictators are not old-school technophobes; rather, they are champions of technology.
2017-11-21

Bătălia pentru statul de drept în Europa Centrală

Modelul democrației iliberale ia avânt în Mitteleuropa. După Ungaria, este rândul Poloniei să intre în colimatorul UE pentru atacurile asupra statului de drept. Și la București modelul are prozeliți la cel mai înalt nivel.
2017-11-16

Unterschlupf in Ungarn

Ungarn ist zu einem Anlaufpunkt für Rechtsextremisten aus Ost und West geworden. Sie halten im Land immer wieder Kongresse und Treffen ab, einige ziehen sogar dorthin.
2017-11-16

Analysis: Hungarian taxpayers fund unique ‘fake news’ industry

Media dependent on public money increasingly seen to act as vessels for pro-government propaganda
2017-11-15

Poland and the Uncontrollable Fury of Europe's Far Right

As right-wing populists enter government, they have violent radical groups to thank—and to fear.
2017-11-14

Warum die Osteuropäer den Russen die Tür öffnen

Seit Jahren verfolgt Russland eine Politik der aggressiven Einmischung im früheren Ostblock. Dass Moskau seinen Einfluss ausweiten und die EU schwächen will, ist klar. Aber warum lassen sich seine früheren Opfer darauf ein?

2017-11-08

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2017-11-01

Тролли и популизм: как Кремль влияет на политику в Венгрии

27 октября венгерский министр иностранных дел Петер Сийярто заявил, что Венгрия наложит вето на саммит НАТО-Украина, который должен состояться в декабре, из-за закона об образовании, который, по мнению Венгрии, нарушает права национальных меньшинств на Украине.
2017-10-31

Central Europe is more vulnerable than it appears

Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, far-right and extremist organisations in Central Europe have redirected their attention to geopolitical issues.

2017-10-26

Mmmmh

Im ungarischen Parlament fühlen sich die Rechtsextremen pudelwohl.
2017-10-20

Macron sows disunity over euro in eastern EU states

Opinion in the region is divided on merits of joining the eurozone
2017-10-08

Das Dorf, die Flüchtlinge und Orbáns Hasskommentar

Ein Mann bietet Flüchtlingskindern in seinem Gästehaus in Südungarn ein paar Tage Urlaub an. Die Reifen seiner Autos werden zerstochen, ihm selbst Gewalt angedroht. Ministerpräsident Orbán findet das "sehr richtig".

2017-10-06

ECJ rejects legal action against refugee quotas

The European Union's highest court has dismissed complaints raised by Slovakia and Hungary against a mandatory quota to accept asylum seekers, established as part of efforts to resettle arriving refugees more equally across the bloc.
2017-10-04

Orbán’s theatrical struggle against big, bad Berlin

Orbán tries to destroy Germany’s positive image in Central Eastern Europe, depicting Germany as the capital of the decadent, liberal, pro-immigration EU that is doomed to fail.
2017-10-03

Merkel’s Next Challenge: Defeating Putin in Central Eastern Europe

Now that the German elections are over and the victorious Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing for coalition talks with potential partners, two important questions arise: how will the political changes in Germany affect German-Russian relations, which have become embittered in the last few years?

2017-10-02

Merkel’s Next Challenge: Defeating Putin in Central Eastern Europe

By Péter Krekó

2017-09-30

Nowe "narodowe konsultacje" rządu Viktora Orbana. Wrogiem publicznym po raz kolejny George Soros

Węgierski rząd już po raz drugi w tym roku przeprowadzi "narodowe konsultacje". Tym razem "pyta" obywateli m.in. o to, czy zgadzają się na plan amerykańskiego miliardera i filantropa George'a Sorosa, który chce sprowadzić do Europy milion imigrantów.
2017-09-29

With Budapest closer to Moscow, Orban grants money to Russian Orthodox churches

Orban grants money for Russian Orthodox churches in Hungary

2017-09-13

Populist Orbán spaltet Ungarn

In Ungarn regieren Rechtspopulisten. Ihre Politik spaltet die Gesellschaft, überzeugt wenige und entmutigt viele. Die Rhetorik zieht einen tiefen Graben durch das Land.

2017-09-09

Trots få flyktingar – frågan spås bli viktig i Ungerns val

EU-domstolens beslut i veckan om att också länder som Ungern och Slovakien måste ta emot kvotflyktingar har upprört den ungerska regeringen.
2017-09-09

Trots få flyktingar – frågan spås bli viktig i Ungerns val

EU-domstolens beslut i veckan om att också länder som Ungern och Slovakien måste ta emot kvotflyktingar har upprört den ungerska regeringen.
2017-09-07

EU’s top court dismisses Hungary and Slovakia refugee complaint

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2017-09-07

Ein Geschenk für Orbán

Innenpolitisch profitiert Ungarns Ministerpräsident vom Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs zu den Flüchtlingsquoten. Anerkennen will er es aber nicht. Die Slowakei dagegen geht einen anderen Weg.
2017-09-06

George Soros er progressiv, liberal og stinkende rig

Hvert år bruger George Soros milliarder af kroner på at udbrede demokrati og åbenhed i tidligere diktaturstater.

2017-09-06

EU’s top court dismisses Hungary and Slovakia refugee complaint

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2017-09-06

ECJ rejects legal action against refugee quotas

European Court of Justice rules against claims brought by Slovakia and Hungary seeking to end mandatory migrant quotas. Edit Zgut has spoken to Sonia Gallego from Al Jazeera,

2017-08-31

Unity of Central Europe’s Visegrad Group under strain

Czechs and Slovaks seek to stay close to Berlin, Paris and Brussels, in contrast to Polish and Hungarian leaders.
2017-08-30

Odmetnik Orban opet s Putinom

Mađarska je s odmetnutim Orbanom partner Moskve u destabilizaciji EU, kaže šef Budimpeštanskog političkog instituta Peter Kreko

2017-08-28

Treffen zweier EU-Feinde

Schon zum zweiten Mal in diesem Jahr besucht Russlands Präsident Putin den ungarischen Premier Orbán. Offiziell geht es um Sport - tatsächlich um Wirtschaftsinteressen und ein politisches Signal.

2017-08-28

Treffen zweier EU-Feinde

chon zum zweiten Mal in diesem Jahr besucht Russlands Präsident Putin den ungarischen Premier Orbán. Offiziell geht es um Sport - tatsächlich um Wirtschaftsinteressen und ein politisches Signal.
2017-08-24

Mag-Európa, Macron és a szlavkokvi hármak

Emmanuel Macron kelet-közép-európai körútján nem a visegrádi négyekkel tárgyal, hanem a slavkovi hármakkal.

2017-08-17

Russia supports the far-right in Europe. What about here?

Moscow announced plans Thursday to shut down an American neo-Nazi website that moved to a Russian domain after being booted earlier in the week from its U.S. web address. Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/article167781352.html#storylink=cpy
2017-08-17

Christian Hungary on Collision Course with European Union's Islamic 'Blackmail'

In a time when most of Europe is in the grips of atheism, there is a nation where Christianity seems to not only be holding its own but some say is thriving.

2017-08-14

Hungary PM Viktor Orban aims to militarize the school system

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is moving to introduce compulsory military training in schools. It is a grim reminder of the country's totalitarian past that has raised fears of 'idealogical indoctrination.'
2017-08-14

Hungary PM Viktor Orban aims to militarize the school system

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is moving to introduce compulsory military training in schools. It is a grim reminder of the country's totalitarian past that has raised fears of 'idealogical indoctrination.'
2017-08-14

Trading places on the Hungarian right

As Hungary enters what is widely expected to be an aggressive campaign season, the ruling Fidesz party and far-right Jobbik appear to be in the process of switching places
2017-07-28

Czy romskim dzieciom w węgierskich szkołach grozi segregacja? Minister chce dla nich osobnych szkół

Zoltan Balog, węgierski minister ds. zasobów ludzkich, stwierdził, że należy to rozważyć, bo Węgrzy nie chcą posyłać swoich dzieci do szkół z Romami. Na kilka miesięcy przed wyborami do parlamentu rządzący Fidesz coraz bardziej skręca w prawo.
2017-07-27

Viktor Orbán and Hungary's dark path towards dictatorship

If there's a microcosm for what liberals in Brussels fear most about Hungary's future, it's Asotthalom.
2017-07-27

Viktor Orbán and Hungary's dark path towards dictatorship

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been accused of destroying press freedom, attacking human rights and rewriting the history books. But could his popular 'illiberal' style of politics spread through the EU?
2017-07-14

Orientering

Nyt parti i Ungarn henter inspiration af Frankrigs præsident
2017-07-13

Už si šliapli na Žida, teraz ho dajú dole. Maďarská vláda stiahne bilbordy proti Sorosovi

Je to konšpiračný antisemitizmus, hovorí o vrcholiacej celoročnej vládnej kampani proti Sorosovi maďarská sociologička.
2017-07-12

Węgierski Jobbik jest za mało radykalny. Skrajna prawica zwiera szeregi i tworzy nową partię

Skrajnie prawicowi aktywiści powołują nową partię na Węgrzech i zapowiadają start w wiosennych wyborach parlamentarnych. Podatny grunt pod rasistowskie i antysemickie ruchy stwarza rząd, który coraz bardziej skręca na prawo.
2017-07-10

Who will be at the table and who will be served for dinner?

Although the infringement procedure launched by the European Commission against Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic for their refusal to participate in the mandatory refugee relocation scheme could strengthen the voice of the V4, it is unlikely that this event will be able to patch up the cracks

2017-07-08

Hungary’s Jews recoil at Fidesz portrayal of George Soros

Concern about rise in anti-Semitism grows ahead of July visit by Israel’s Netanyahu
2017-07-04

Hungary's Orban courts far-right voters ahead of 2018 vote

Political Capital analyst Peter Kreko sees Fidesz and Jobbik actually trading places, with Orban now on the far right.
2017-06-28

Viktor Orbán’s former BFF vows to take down Fidesz

With one year to go until Hungary’s next parliamentary election, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s greatest worry may not be pro-democracy protests or criticism from Brussels, but the influence of a man who knows him better than almost anyone else.
2017-05-29

Orbán, Putin discuss relations on the phone

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin were on the phone on Friday discussing the bilateral relations of the two countries, according to reports.
2017-05-23

Deepening crackdown on civil society in the European Union – the case of Hungary

The environment in which CSOS in Hungary have to operate is quite challenging since the state's primary goal is to silence and eliminate independent voices.
2017-05-18

Hungary: Crackdown on Civil Society à la Russe Continues

On April 4, 2017, Hungary made headlines when the nation’s parliament passed a law enabling the government to tightly regulate foreign universities. Most analysts believe that the legislation was motivated by the government’s determination to shut down the Central European University (CEU) – a unive
2017-05-17

From Russia with Hate: The Kremlin’s Support for Violent Extremism in Central Europe

In 2016, the mayor of Ásotthalom, a small Hungarian town close to the country’s southern border, celebrated the opening of Gagarin Street with an obelisk to Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin and a speech about Russia’s greatness.

2017-05-16

Orbáns Eldorado für Rechtsextreme

Das Verwirrspiel um Horst Mahlers angeblichen Asylantrag und seine Verhaftung zeigen: Ungarn ist zu einem Anlaufpunkt für Rechtsextremisten aus Ost und West geworden.
2017-05-14

Extremism in Hungary

In this first episode of the In Between Europe podcast, we discussed extremism and xenophobia in Hungary and the interesting trajectory of the infamous Jobbik party with Bulcsú Hunyadi, a senior analyst at Political Capital.
2017-05-11

En Hongrie, Viktor Orban attaqué par d’ex-compagnons de route

Des intellectuels conservateurs mettent en cause la dérive autoritaire du premier ministre hongrois.
2017-05-10

Reteta Kremlinului pentru Europa de Est. Cum se infliltreaza Rusia si pe cine conteaza in tari ca Ungaria, Austria, Cehia sau Polonia

Institutia Political Capital a strans, la Budapesta, la sfarsitul lunii aprilie, unii din cei mai renumiti experti in domeniul influentei rusesti in regiune, pentru a prezenta studiile referitoare la modul in care se foloseste conducerea rusa de organizatiile extremiste si paramilitare pentru a dest
2017-05-10

Праворадикальные приспешники Кремля. Центральноевропейский срез

Стремительное развитие средств массовой коммуникации, особенно после проникновения социальных сетей во все уголки нашей повседневности, обеспечило информационным войнам тотальный характер. Сегодня каждый из нас является объектом ежедневных информационных атак и действий, манипулятивную природу котор
2017-05-06

Information war monitor for Central Europe: Pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets have a favourite French presidential candidate - the second round

The importance of the French presidential election is demonstrated by the attention it receives even in the pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets in Central Europe.
2017-05-05

Węgry: ulice wrą. "Tak wyglądają agenci Sorosa"

Ludzi z Budapesztu oraz tych z miasteczek i wsi dzieli niemal wszystko. Jak mamy ze sobą rozmawiać, skoro mamy dwa różne światy? Nawet informacje dostajemy inne.
2017-05-03

Recent Changes in Refugee-Related Policies in Hungary

Hungary is still a transit country, not a final destination for asylum-seekers. The government’s approach has been based on securitisation of its policies and rhetoric.
2017-05-02

Štúdia ukázala, že stredoeurópskych extrémistov spájajú sympatie k Rusku

Výskum maďarského inštitútu Political Capital preukázal, že stredoeurópske pravicovo-extrémistické organizácie spája náklonnosť k Rusku a Vladimírovi Putinovi.
2017-04-26

EU går til angreb på Orbans »illiberale« kurs

En strid om et universitet i Budapest, som er sponsoreret af milliardæren George Soros, fik onsdag EU til at åbne en juridisk sag mod Ungarn.
2017-04-24

Germany's national security breakdown, which failed to prevent terror attack, spurs debate

Germany, still reeling from its first large-scale radical Islamist terrorist attack, is now embroiled in a heated debate over the failures of its system of national security and the effectiveness of its counterterrorism measures.
2017-04-22

Is Hungary copying Russia by targeting Soros-backed university?

The Hungarian capital Budapest has seen some of the biggest protests since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010.
2017-04-22

ПраСвет: Паміж кітайскім цмокам і расейскім мядзведзем І Между китайским драконом и русским медведем

ПраСвет: Паміж кітайскім цмокам і расейскім мядзведзем І Между китайским драконом и русским медведем

2017-04-20

Protester hotar inte Viktor Orbán

Den senaste tiden har Ungern sett de största regeringskritiska demonstrationerna på mycket länge. Nya lagar som kritiker menar är ett steg bort från demokratiska principer har fått tiotusentals ungrare att gå ut och protestera.
2017-04-13

Central Europe's descent into authoritarianism

It is time to accept that recent developments in Hungary and Poland, along with alarming reports on democratic standards in the region, are not just temporary turbulence, but a new type of political regime in the making.
2017-04-13

Orban cracks down on Soros-backed university and NGOs

Hungary, an EU member state, is openly fighting NGOs and other bodies financed abroad. And especially those linked to George Soros. Although the billionaire investor is of Hungarian origin he is currently being targeted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party. This week, parliament voted through a la
2017-04-11

George Soros, der willkommene Feind

Mit dem neuen Hochschulgesetz will Viktor Orbán eine von Soros gegründete Universität schließen. Ungarns Premier buhlt um die Anhänger der rechtsextremen Jobbik-Partei.
2017-04-11

Viktor Orban şi lex CEU - Câtă susţinere mai are premierul Viktor Orban şi cum arată mişcarea #REZIST în variantă maghiară?

Problemele apărute în ultima perioadă în Ungaria, cu puternicele manifestaţii de stradă de la Budapesta şi din oraşele mari ale ţării vecine par să contrazică imaginea puternică pe care premierul Viktor Orban a afişat-o în ultimii ani.

2017-04-11

Orbán chce umlčať každého, kto ho kritizuje. Soros je preňho ideálny nepriateľ štátu

Prečo vyhlásila Budapešť vojnu Stredoeurópskej univerzite? „Z Maďarska sa stáva riadená demokracia a nezávislí kritici do nej nepatria,“ myslí si maďarský analytik Bulcsú Hunyadi z think-tanku Political Capital.
2017-04-11

Central European Democratorship

It’s time to accept that recent developments in Hungary and Poland, along with the alarming reports on democratic standards in the region, are not just temporary turbulence but a new type of political regime in the making.
2017-04-10

En Hongrie, Orban s’en prend aux ONG

Un projet de loi veut obliger les associations à révéler le nom de leurs donateurs étrangers.
2017-04-10

Hungary's president signs law that could oust Soros-founded college

Hungary's president late on Monday signed legislation on foreign universities that could force a top international school founded by U.S. financier George Soros out of the country, triggering a fresh protest in Budapest against the move.
2017-04-10

Ungern åter på kollisionskurs med EU

En ny lag som hotar framtiden för ett av landets främsta universitet och en kampanjen "Låt oss stoppa Bryssel" skapar irritation.
2017-04-10

Tysiące Węgrów na ulicach Budapesztu. Największa antyrządowa demonstracja od lat

Na ulice Budapesztu wyszło w niedzielę ponad 70 tys. osób. Rząd Viktora Orbana nie spodziewał się takiej fali sprzeciwu. Demonstranci domagali się wycofania przepisów, które doprowadzą do likwidacji Uniwersytetu Środkowoeuropejskiego.
2017-04-04

Orbán i frontalangreb på verdenskendt universitet i Budapest

Et af Ungarns bedste universiteter, grundlagt af den liberale forretningsmand George Soros, kan blive tvunget til at lukke som følge af en ændret universitetslov i Ungarn. Universitet anklager Ungarns premierminister Viktor Orbán for bevidst at ville lukke det.
2017-04-03

10 tys. ludzi na ulicach Budapesztu. Nawet Biały Dom krytykuje Orbána

Węgierski rząd zaciska pętlę na organizacjach pozarządowych i otwarcie idzie na starcie z Unią Europejską. Tak rozpoczyna się kampania przed przyszłorocznymi wyborami parlamentarnymi.
2017-03-31

Das Junge, Rechte Europa

Die Jugend ist links? Nicht in ganz Europa. In fünf Ländern dominieren sogar rechtsextreme und -populistische Parteien. Warum?
2017-03-30

The Real Russian Threat to Central Eastern Europe

The European People’s Party adopted a resolution at its annual congress in Malta on Wednesday. The subject? “Russian disinformation undermining Western democracy.”
2017-03-30

Why Putin’s Flirtation with the French Far Right May Backfire

On March 24, Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s National Front (FN) party and a contender for the French presidency, flew to Moscow for a surprise visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2017-03-29

Hungary Plan That Could Shutter Soros’s University Is Called ‘Political Vandalism’

A law put forward by the Hungarian government would force a university founded by the Hungarian-American financier and philanthropist George Soros to shut its doors, the school’s top official said on Wednesday.
2017-03-27

Walcząc kulturą: Rosyjska siatka wpływów w Polsce

Rosja nie szerzy w Polsce swoich wartości bezpośrednio. Zamiast tego, wykorzystuje głównie polityczne oświadczenia dla osiągnięcia własnych celów geopolitycznych i gospodarczych. Wartości są w tym przypadku jedynie narzędziem do owych celów i są wplatane w polityczne przekazy, idee czy informacje.
2017-03-13

Netherlands – No Game Changer in European Elections?

The election in the Netherlands will be the first in a series of European elections in 2017. But while expectations are running high and concerns are growing for good reasons, the Dutch election is not expected to be a game-changer in European politics.
2017-03-12

Hungary left and right manoeuvre to oust omnipotent Orban

Hungary's left-wing parties are certain to fail at Monday's presidential vote but have already won a victory of sorts, forming a rare united front against Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
2017-03-08

Hungary’s far right? No longer the fringe

ANALYSIS: The far right in Hungary has gained a lot of attention in the European media in the last few years – but its transformation has received little notice.
2017-03-03

The V4 will never agree on Russia

It would be hard to find a political issue that divides the Visegrád group more than their opinion of the Putin regime.

2017-02-26

"Regierung nutzt diese Emotionen aus"

Der ungarische Analyst Bulcsú Hunyadi über den knapp ein Jahrhundert alten Trianon-Vertrag und warum das Abkommen heute noch in Ungarn ein Thema ist.
2017-02-23

Budapest pulls out of race for 2024 Olympics

The chief of Budapest's Olympics bid committee hit out on Thursday at the decision to withdraw from the race to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

2017-02-22

After surprise victory over Olympic bid, young Hungarian group aims for parliament

Organizing their campaign from a decrepit basement, a group of young professionals and students collected a quarter of a million signatures in a month to successfully force Budapest to abandon its bid to host the 2024 Olympics.
2017-02-22

Le Pen und die russischen Millionen

Emmanuel Macron, derzeit aussichtsreicher Bewerber um Frankreichs Präsidentenamt, wirft der russischen Regierung Einflussnahme auf den Wahlkampf vor. Davon profitieren würde Marine Le Pen, Chefin des Front National.
2017-02-21

Olimpiada 2024 dzieli i jednoczy Węgrów. Rząd jest za, opozycja przeciw. Będzie referendum

Węgierskiej opozycji udało się doprowadzić do referendum w sprawie nieorganizowania w 2024 r. letniej olimpiady, której chce rząd Viktora Orbana. Zdaniem części Węgrów kraju na nią nie stać. Obawiają się też korupcji przy przetargach.
2017-02-16

Election Series in 2017 ─ If Europe Wants Peace, It Should Prepare for War

2017 is a year of many elections in Europe: presidential election in April-May in France; parliamentary elections in March in the Netherlands, in June in France, in September in Germany and in October in the Czech Republic, and, more and more likely, interim elections in Italy as well, in the summer
2017-02-06

欧州右翼政党、ロシアに接近　「反ＥＵ」「強い指導者」

フランスの国民戦線（ＦＮ）など、欧州の右翼政党が親ロシアの姿勢を強めている。ロシアを批判する欧州連合（ＥＵ）への対抗姿勢をアピール。トランプ氏が勝利した米大統領選に続き、欧州の主要選挙でもロシアの影がちらつく。
2017-02-04

Bulgaria Grows Uneasy as Trump Complicates Its Ties to Russia

With one foot in the West and the other in the East, Bulgaria has long engaged in a delicate balancing act. But now the country, and its new president, Rumen Radev, will have to learn how to balance Donald J. Trump and an increasingly energized Vladimir V. Putin.
2017-02-02

Putin's Hungary visit tests EU unity

Though a member of the European Union (EU), Hungary has kept frequent high-level exchanges with Russia which is under the EU economic sanctions, said Lorant Gyori, a Hungarian analyst with the Political Capital Institute in Budapest, on Thursday when Russian President Vladimir Putin began his Hungar
2017-02-02

Vladimir Putin meets Hungary's Viktor Orban: What's on the agenda?

The Russian president is visiting his most kindred spirit in the EU to talk energy, trade and culture.
2017-02-01

Gebrüder Zwietracht

Eben noch Gegner, nun enge Verbündete - innerhalb kürzester Zeit treffen sich Russlands Präsident Putin und der ungarische Premier Orbán zum dritten Mal. Ihre Agenda: die EU schwächen.
2017-02-01

Чего ждать от визита Владимира Путина в Будапешт

Венгерский премьер Виктор Орбан станет первым с октября европейским лидером, принявшим Владимира Путина. На встрече в Будапеште лидеры обсудят восстановление отношений России и Евросоюза, энергетическое сотрудничество

2017-02-01

Orbán a Putin: Pragmatická love-story ktorej sa bojí Brusel

Ruský prezident opäť prišiel do Maďarska. Z Orbána si vychoval poslušného a dôležitého spojenca.
2017-02-01

Ungarn drängt vor Putin-Besuch auf ein Ende der Sanktionen

Kein EU-Regierungschef pflegt ein derart inniges Verhältnis zu Putin wie Rechtspopulist Viktor Orbán - derstandard.at/2000051947291/Ungarn-draengt-vor-Putin-Besuch-auf-ein-Ende-der-Sanktionen
2017-02-01

Donald Trump Gives Hungarian Autocrat's Bromance With Putin a Boost

In Trump era, Budapest hopes for an end of isolation over its ties to Moscow
2017-02-01

Hungary tests EU nerves frayed by Russia as Putin visits Budapest

Soviet war memorials have typically been pulled down in Eastern Europe since the collapse of communism, so when one was erected in Hungary last month ahead of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, it caught attention.
2017-01-30

Putin-Orban axis assails the EU

Russian president Vladimir Putin makes an official visit to Hungary on Thursday (2 February), only two years after his last visit in 2015. Hungary is the only EU member state that enjoys such frequent visits from the Russian leader since the annexation of Crimea.
2017-01-26

Risse bei Ungarns Rechtsextremen

Gábor Vona, der Chef der als rassistisch geltenden Parlamentspartei Jobbik, will aus der Rechtsaußenecke ausbrechen. Doch dagegen regt sich Protest an der Basis.
2017-01-25

Soros-backed NGOs in Hungary are not a de facto opposition, says PM Viktor Orban spokesman

Non-governmental organisations in Hungary like those funded by the billionaire financier George Soros should be as "transparent" as political parties and should not act as a de facto political opposition, a spokesman for the country's prime minister told IBTimes UK.
2017-01-21

Ein Hoffnungsträger, aber noch keine Allianz

Die ungarischen Sozialisten haben ihren Spitzenkandidaten für die Parlamentswahl im nächsten Jahr gekürt. Doch das linke Lager zeigt sich wieder einmal uneinig.
2017-01-20

АдГ делает ставку на провокации и неонацистскую лексику

Один из лидеров правопопулистской партии "Альтернатива для Германии" на днях вновь отметился неонацистскими высказываниями. Из партии его не исключили. Что это значит? Анализ DW.
2017-01-16

Visegrád and migration: Few prospects for a change in position

With Slovakia handing over the EU Presidency to Malta and agreement on a new EU asylum system out of sight, the Visegrád Group remains in strong opposition to compulsory refugee relocation. EurActiv Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, and Budapest’s Political Capital think-tank, report.
2017-01-10

Civil activists fear new crackdown in Hungary after Trump election

Activists believe rightwing PM buoyed by election of Trump will target NGOs funded by foreign backers such as George Soros
2017-01-10

Far Right Party’s Hanukkah Greeting to Hungarian Jews Sets off a Firestorm

Jews around the world are used to local politicians sending holiday greetings during Rosh Hashanah or Hannukah, and the statements often go relatively unnoticed. But in Hungary, a recent Hannukah letter has sparked a firestorm.
2017-01-05

Le Donald Trump européen s'appelle Viktor Orbán

Le Premier ministre hongrois affirme «protéger la civilisation chrétienne» face aux attentats islamistes, manifeste un respect très relatif de la liberté de la presse et lorgne avec admiration de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique.
2017-01-04

Hungarians divided over what 2017 holds for their country

2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
2017-01-02

Will Populist Leaders Make Voters Love Putin?

Despite recent shifts, most voters still don’t like Russia. But dislike for the establishment is strong and growing, and Vladimir Putin is exploiting the opening.
2016-12-27

Ökända ungerska nazister en bricka i det ryska spelet

I åratal har ryska agenter samarbetat med ungerska nazister. Moskvas diplomater har till och med deltagit i skjutövningar med en ökänd högerextrem rörelse. Ungerns regering har information om kontakterna. Ändå har inga ryssar utvisats.
2016-12-24

Intent on Unsettling E.U., Russia Taps Foot Soldiers From the Fringe

To his neighbors in a village in western Hungary, 76-year-old Istvan Gyorkos was just an old man who mostly kept to himself. Hardly anyone looked askance at his passion for guns and for training youths in paramilitary tactics.
2016-12-23

Hungary's pro-Kremlin far right is a regional security threat

The murder of a Hungarian policeman by an extreme-right paramilitary leader in October has shed light on the continuing radicalisation and destabilisation of central and eastern Europe by the Kremlin.
2016-12-19

Study: Rational arguments and ridicule can both reduce belief in conspiracy theories

Pointing out logical inconsistencies in conspiracy theories can be an effective method of discrediting them, according to new research published in Frontiers in Psychology.
2016-12-13

How a CIA report fuels state-sponsored conspiracy theories in Hungary

Both Hungary’s state-run and pro-government media are covering the emerging story of Russian influence over the US presidential election, albeit from one particular angle.
2016-12-08

Hongrie : camouflet pour Orban, le Parlement rejette la révision constitutionnelle

Pour Viktor Orban, la défaite politique est lourde. Depuis son arrivée au pouvoir en 2010, jamais le premier ministre souverainiste hongrois n’avait échoué à obtenir le soutien du Parlement dans ses réformes les plus controversées.

2016-12-03

Extremists Turn to a Leader to Protect Western Values: Vladimir Putin

As the founder of the Traditionalist Worker Party, an American group that aims to preserve the privileged place of whiteness in Western civilization and fight “anti-Christian degeneracy,” Matthew Heimbach knows whom he envisions as the ideal ruler: the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin.
2016-11-30

Victor Orbán trzyma się mocno mimo afer. I rozdaje prezenty świąteczne emerytom

Fidesz wciąż może liczyć na 52 proc. głosów, czyli mniej więcej tyle, ile dostał przed dwoma laty w wyborach parlamentarnych. Premier Victor Orbán zapowiedział, że w grudniu emeryci mają dostać bony spożywcze.
2016-11-27

Shootout raises fears over Russian ties to Hungary’s far right

When plain-clothes police officers came to Istvan Gyorkos’s house early one morning in late October in search of illegal guns, the increasingly paranoid 76-year-old neo-Nazi barricaded himself in.
2016-11-27

De nieuwe vrienden van Vladimir

Poetin staat er over de hele wereld goed op bij populistische partijen links en rechts. De groep politieke vriendien van de president wordt alsmaar groter. En zijn macht dus ook.
2016-11-25

Rekordhög främlingsrädsla i Ungern

Främlingsfientliga åsikter har ökat dramatiskt i Ungern under det senaste året, visar en ny studie. Utvecklingen kan tydligt kopplas till regeringens aggressiva kampanj mot flyktingar och migranter, enligt en expert. Folkomröstningen om EU:s flyktingpolitik den 2 oktober blev ett nederlag för Ungern
2016-11-19

Enthusiasm for Trump in Poland Is Tempered by Distrust of Putin

Europe’s right-wing populists have scrambled to outdo one another in celebrating Donald J. Trump as an American president who shares many of their nationalistic, anti-immigrant attitudes. Less thrilled are the hard-liners in Poland. And the problem is Vladimir V. Putin.
2016-06-06

Hungary's far-right Jobbik party's leader strengthens power

The leader of Hungary's far-right Jobbik party is trying to strengthen his power by forcing a key party member to resign from parliament, experts said Monday. Lawmaker Elod Novak said he was giving up his seat at the request of party president Gabor Vona but wanted to remain in Jobbik, the secon
2016-06-03

Haastaja tulee kotoa – Euroskeptisyys kerää voimaa Itä-Euroopassa, kun jäsenmaa toisensa jälkeen asettuu EU:ta vastaan

EU:N kesäkausi alkoi keskieurooppalaisella päänsäryllä. EU-komissio varoitti Puolaa keskiviikkona oikeusvaltion rapauttamisesta, minkä on pelätty syventävän jakolinjoja läntisten ja itäisen jäsenmaiden välillä. EU on haastettu entistä kiivaammin myös Unkarissa ja Slovakiassa, jotka vastustavat pako
2016-05-31

Ungarn: Jobbik will „Volkspartei“ sein

Ungarns Jobbik-Partei will mit der radikal rechten Vergangenheit abschließen. „Wir haben uns in den vergangenen 13 Jahren immer verändert“, sagte Parteichef Gábor Vona zur „Presse“. Auf dem Jobbik-Parteitag am Wochenende habe man „eine Ära abgeschlossen“ und wolle fortan eine „nationale Volkspartei“
2016-05-31

Ungarns rechte Jobbik-Partei will salonfähig werden

Es kommt nicht alle Tage vor, dass radikal rechte Typen "Salon-Bubis" genannt werden. Dieses Wort verwendet Ungarns Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán neuerdings, um Ungarns rechte Jobbik-Partei zu charakterisieren. Der Grund: Die Partei will sich ein neues, milderes Image geben. Keine Rabauken mehr, so
2016-05-27

Hungary leads way in EU family policy, but motives suspect

Too many empty chairs is all too common a sight in country schools around Europe. Öttömös school in Hungary is no different, and is under threat from dramatic population decrease. Fewer babies means fewer pupils, so single-class schools pool age groups to keep going. Marta teaches first and third g
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