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Autoritarismus: „Deutschland braucht eine CSU für den Osten“

13. Oktober 2026 um 13:17

Die Princeton-Professorin Kim Lane Scheppele erklärt, wie sich Ungarn von Orbán befreien konnte und warum sich aus der Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt etwas Positives herauslesen lässt.

Hungary’s Memory Politics: Who Defines the Communist Past?

13. Oktober 2026 um 06:55
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.

Hungary’s New Government Haunted by Orban’s House of Terror

05. Oktober 2026 um 06:51
The fate of Budapest’s House of Terror, a controversial museum which focuses on life under totalitarianism in the 20th century, could spark another round of the ‘culture war’.

Democracy Digest: Operation Purgatory Snares Former Hungarian Ministers

02. Oktober 2026 um 08:00
Elsewhere, Russia retaliates by expelling Hungarian diplomats; Poland changes rules of engagement for shooting down airborne threats; Slovak PM Fico juggles jobs and coalition; and Czech coalition survives no-confidence vote.

Linksextremismus: Ungarisches Gericht setzt Haftstrafe für Maja T. herab

Maja T. wurde rechtskräftig wegen Gewalttaten in Budapest verurteilt. Weil die Auslieferung der non-binären Person nach Ungarn rechtswidrig war, wollen ihre Anwälte sie nach Deutschland überstellen lassen.

Democracy Digest: Czechia Restricts Rules for Russian Diplomats Travelling

25. September 2026 um 07:02
Elsewhere, Polish foreign minister confronts Russian counterpart at UN as tensions with Kremlin rise; Hungary allowed to re-enter EU’s Erasmus+ program; Slovakia succeeds in getting Russian billionaires removed from EU sanctions list.

Magyar in Rome: Can the Church Maintain Its Influence in Hungary After Orban?

24. September 2026 um 07:02
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.

Democracy Digest: Hungary Opens Way for Adoption by Gay Couples

18. September 2026 um 06:51
Elsewhere, Poland and Russia trade threats after drone strike on Ukrainian train bound for Warsaw; Slovak Defence Minister under pressure to explain dealings with Czech arms tycoon; and Czech PM floats idea of creating ‘Euro Patriot’ joint missile defence program.

Hungary Needs Oil from Croatia: Can the Two Sides Bury the Hatchet?

16. September 2026 um 06:54
Time pressure and a change of government in Hungary could pave the way for the normalisation of relations with Croatia, but compromises will be needed on both sides.

Hungary PM’s Migration Move: What’s Behind the Continuing ‘State of Crisis’?

15. September 2026 um 06:50
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.

Wadephul in Ungarn: Der Außenminister möchte einen „Neuanfang mit unseren Freunden“

14. September 2026 um 13:44

Nach dem Regierungswechsel in Budapest soll das deutsch-ungarische Verhältnis endlich wieder aufblühen. Doch die netten Worte bei Wadephuls Besuch können nicht verdecken, dass es weiterhin Differenzen gibt.

Bildung und Wissenschaft: So könnte Orbán der AfD als Vorbild dienen

14. September 2026 um 09:05

In Ungarn hat sich gezeigt, wie leicht eine autoritäre Regierung Bildung und Wissenschaft unter Kontrolle bekommen kann – und wie schwer es ist, die Schäden zu beheben.

Democracy Digest: Poland Investigates Arson of Drone Factory as Suspected Russian Sabotage

04. September 2026 um 07:21
Elsewhere, Hungary indicates it might not be the kind of pliant partner the EU had hoped for; draft of Czechia’s 2027 budget met with criticism from all quarters; Slovakia defies Kremlin warning over signing Ukraine compensation convention.

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.

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