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.
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.
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.
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.
Elsewhere, EU suspends subsidy payments to Czech PM’s business; Slovak PM pressures prosecutor general to resign; and Tusk ally elected to Poland’s constitutional court.
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.
Der ungarische Regierungschef hat in erstaunlichem Tempo rechtsstaatliche Reformen eingeleitet. Nun beansprucht er viele Milliarden an Brüsseler Fördergeldern – und noch einiges mehr.
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.
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.
Länder wie Ungarn und Polen zeigen: Man kann Autoritäre wieder loswerden. Doch nach der Abwahl von Demokratiegefährdern wird es erst richtig anstrengend.
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.
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.
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.
Andras Baka will be sworn in August 19 and will remain in office until Hungary’s new constitution is adopted – a process that could take up to five years.
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.
András Baka soll am Dienstag zum Staatspräsidenten gewählt werden – und eine bessere Besetzung als den langjährigen Widersacher von Viktor Orbán gibt es kaum.
Ungarn musste infolge der Trockenheit sein einziges AKW drosseln und erlebt eine beispiellose Energiekrise. Das hat Auswirkungen bis in den kleinsten Haushalt.
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.
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.
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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