As the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising approaches, Hungarians are preparing for the release of communist-era informer lists – and a new political battle over interpreting the past.
As the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising approaches, Hungarians are preparing for the release of communist-era informer lists – and a new political battle over interpreting the past.
Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a bulwark of ‘Christian Identity’ in Europe. His successor hopes to implement liberal reforms without getting into a fight with Hungary’s churches.
Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a bulwark of ‘Christian Identity’ in Europe. His successor hopes to implement liberal reforms without getting into a fight with Hungary’s churches.
Peter Magyar’s extension of the ‘State of Crisis Due to Mass Migration’ has upset human rights experts concerned about the misuse of emergency powers. But the decision likely has more to do with diplomatic trade-offs than practical pressures.
Peter Magyar’s extension of the ‘State of Crisis Due to Mass Migration’ has upset human rights experts concerned about the misuse of emergency powers. But the decision likely has more to do with diplomatic trade-offs than practical pressures.
While in power, Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party used Hungary’s state resources to build a formidable influence network abroad. Whether that network can survive a change of government is now hotly debated.
While in power, Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party used Hungary’s state resources to build a formidable influence network abroad. Whether that network can survive a change of government is now hotly debated.
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