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Ungarn: Jetzt will Magyar von der EU belohnt werden

Der ungarische Regierungschef hat in erstaunlichem Tempo rechtsstaatliche Reformen eingeleitet. Nun beansprucht er viele Milliarden an Brüsseler Fördergeldern – und noch einiges mehr.

‘This Is How We Lived Here’: Documenting 16 Years in Hungary Under Orban

02. September 2026 um 06:57
Hungarians share stories about family breakdowns, painful personal experiences, career endings and loss of loved ones, in an oral history archive chronicling life under Fidesz.

Democracy Digest: Crypto Scandal Returns to Haunt Poland’s Right Ahead of Election Year

28. August 2026 um 07:16
Elsewhere, Slovakia foils arson plot against Ukrainian drone factory; Czech intelligence agency warns over Russia sabotage, China spying; and nominated head of Hungarian agency to recover stolen money plays down hopes of immediate results.

Demokratie in Europa: Die Schäden am System bleiben

Länder wie Ungarn und Polen zeigen: Man kann Autoritäre wieder loswerden. Doch nach der Abwahl von Demokratiegefährdern wird es erst richtig anstrengend.

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  • The Guardian view on the new Hungary: de-Orbánising at pace | Editorial
    As a Brussels deadline looms with over €10bn at stake, Péter Magyar’s first three months have been transformative in addressing a corrupt legacySome elections are more important than others. Since taking office in May, Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has embarked upon the country’s most far-reaching and dramatic programme of transformation since the fall of communism in 1989. Mr Magyar’s predecessor, Viktor Orbán, established a soft autocracy which thrived on corruption and, over 16
     

The Guardian view on the new Hungary: de-Orbánising at pace | Editorial

23. August 2026 um 18:29

As a Brussels deadline looms with over €10bn at stake, Péter Magyar’s first three months have been transformative in addressing a corrupt legacy

Some elections are more important than others. Since taking office in May, Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has embarked upon the country’s most far-reaching and dramatic programme of transformation since the fall of communism in 1989. Mr Magyar’s predecessor, Viktor Orbán, established a soft autocracy which thrived on corruption and, over 16 years, exerted its grip on most areas of Hungarian life, from religion to culture and the media. It is being dismantled at extraordinary pace.

Last week, a newly appointed president took office following the sacking of Tamás Sulyok, accused by Mr Magyar of having rubber-stamped the erosion of the rule of law in the country. In stark contrast, András Baka is a former president of Hungary’s supreme court, a role he was removed from by the Orbán regime in an action judged unlawful by the European court of human rights.

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© Photograph: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images

Democracy Digest: Hungary’s Public Media News Back on Air as Magyar Marks 100 days

21. August 2026 um 07:18
Elsewhere, fugitive Polish ex-deputy minister traced to Transnistria; Fico and his economy minister row over how much Slovakia should pay for CEZ’s stake in JESS; and Czech ministers begin talks over 2027 budget allocations.

Democracy Digest: US Charges Mexican Cartel Members over Czech Weapons Deal

14. August 2026 um 08:02
Elsewhere, Slovak Interior Ministry forced into embarrassing U-turn over speed cameras with suspected Russian links; Poland beefs up defence of critical infrastructure against Russian threats; and future of Orban’s summer camp in doubt.

Nach dem Machtwechsel: Ungarns neuer Staatspräsident ist ein Orbán-Gegner der ersten Stunde

11. August 2026 um 14:32

Es ist eine Wahl von hoher Symbolkraft: Unter der autoritären Vorgängerregierung war der Jurist András Baka entlassen worden. Nun soll er für einen rechtsstaatlichen Neuanfang stehen.

Ungarn: Dieser Richter soll das Land wieder versöhnen

10. August 2026 um 15:01

András Baka soll am Dienstag zum Staatspräsidenten gewählt werden – und eine bessere Besetzung als den langjährigen Widersacher von Viktor Orbán gibt es kaum.

Energiekrise: Strommangel zwingt Ungarn zu großen Einschränkungen

07. August 2026 um 12:02

Ungarn musste infolge der Trockenheit sein einziges AKW drosseln und erlebt eine beispiellose Energiekrise. Das hat Auswirkungen bis in den kleinsten Haushalt.

Democracy Digest: Slovakia Gets Nul Points in Eurovision Spy Contest

07. August 2026 um 08:00
Elsewhere, former Polish PM confirms new party launch as PiS split deepens; Czech police investigate MP over car crash; journalists at Hungarian state media kept record of news manipulation under Orban.

Ungarns neue Regierung: „Wir streben eine pragmatische Beziehung zu Moskau an“

04. August 2026 um 09:54

Wie kann man Ungarn wieder zu einer rechtsstaatlichen, prowestlichen Demokratie machen? Vizeregierungschefin Anita Orbán über die Rückabwicklung von 16 Jahren Fidesz-Herrschaft und den Umgang mit Russland.

When Propaganda Backfires: Lessons from Orban’s Social Media Defeat in Hungary Election

04. August 2026 um 06:30
Many factors contributed to the Hungarian government’s election defeat, including social media campaigns which misfired as public trust eroded. Yet Russian-style disinformation remains a persistent threat.

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  • Hide the Pain Harold and Rubik’s Cube creator among social media’s picks for Hungarian president
    Newly elected Tisza party asked public to put forward names, which have ranged from the sensible to the bizarreEszter Jámbor, a 46-year-old content creator who focuses on sex education, had a different kind of question for her Instagram followers last week: who did they think should be Hungary’s next president?The suggestions ranged from reality TV stars to bodybuilders and the Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin. But another anonymous online poll asking Hungarians the same question revealed
     

Hide the Pain Harold and Rubik’s Cube creator among social media’s picks for Hungarian president

03. August 2026 um 07:10

Newly elected Tisza party asked public to put forward names, which have ranged from the sensible to the bizarre

Eszter Jámbor, a 46-year-old content creator who focuses on sex education, had a different kind of question for her Instagram followers last week: who did they think should be Hungary’s next president?

The suggestions ranged from reality TV stars to bodybuilders and the Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin. But another anonymous online poll asking Hungarians the same question revealed the most popular candidate to be András Arató, a retired electrical engineer who found global online fame as a meme: Hide the Pain Harold. Katalin Karikó, the Nobel-winning biochemist, and Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik’s cube, were also popular choices.

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© Composite: Getty and Shutterstock

© Composite: Getty and Shutterstock

Ungarn, Griechenland, Moldau: Söders Mission in Südosteuropa

31. Juli 2026 um 11:58

Bayerns Ministerpräsident präsentiert sich auf seiner Reise als Anwalt Südosteuropas – und als seriöser Staatsmann. Es geht um Autos, Hightech und Europa. Und natürlich um ihn.

Democracy Digest: Danube Falls to Lowest Levels in 30 Years

31. Juli 2026 um 07:06
Elsewhere, suspected Russian missile crashes in Poland; Hungary sets up agency to recover assets stolen under Orban government; Slovak president calls for more use of Chinese tech on visit to Beijing; Czech government warns of rising online youth radicalisation.

Hungary Enters Post-Print Age as Political Dailies Disappear

30. Juli 2026 um 07:06
Hungary will become the only country in Europe without a printed political daily when Magyar Nemzet switches to a weekly publication on August 1. Other smaller European media markets are likely to go down the same path.

Democracy Digest: Russian Hackers Linked to FSB Target Slovakia

24. Juli 2026 um 07:04
Elsewhere, Hungary’s chief prosecutor resigns amid mounting pressure from new government; President Nawrocki vetoes civil partnerships in Poland; political rift deepens as Czech president overrules government’s budget amendment.

The Biggest Question Is Not Hungary’s Next President but Its Next Constitution

24. Juli 2026 um 07:00
Hungary’s PM fired the president, fulfilling a campaign pledge to remove ‘Fidesz puppets’ from public office. A shambolic attempt to nominate a successor grabbed the headlines, but the focus should be on the government’s drafting of an entirely new constitution.

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