Hungary
Party cronies take control of Hungary’s universities
Much of tertiary education management and assets has been outsourced to new foundations managed by Fidesz loyalists
HungaryChina ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations
Setting up a Chinese university campus in Budapest is a sign of Hungary becoming China’s principal ally within the EU
HungaryHungary’s opposition can use Fudan plan against Orban
Opposition can portray government deal with Fudan University as elitist and unpatriotic during upcoming general election
HungaryEven united Hungary’s opposition will struggle in 2022
Six opposition parties holding autumn primaries to stand together in 2022 is a sensible move but no guarantee of success
HungaryHungary’s law change admits China’s Fudan University
Amendments to NGO law ward off EU sanctions while ‘Lex CEU’ changes prepare way for state-approved Chinese campus
HungaryHungary’s pandemic measures will entrench ruling party
Hungary’s economic playing field has become even more distorted during the COVID-19 pandemic
HungaryFidesz’s rift with EU centre-right will cost Hungary
Leaving the EPP will push Fidesz into the arms of Europe’s radical right and make EU sanctions more likely
HungaryFidesz will lose its protection at European Parliament
A rule change has precipitated Fidesz’s departure from the European Parliament's Christian Democrat group
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