Hungary

  • Jun 9, 2021
  • 7 min read

China 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

Hungary
  • Jun 7, 2021
  • 2 min read

Hungary’s opposition can use Fudan plan against Orban

Opposition can portray government deal with Fudan University as elitist and unpatriotic during upcoming general election

Hungary
  • May 13, 2021
  • 2 min read

Even 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

Hungary
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • 2 min read

Hungary’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

Hungary
  • Mar 15, 2021
  • 7 min read

Hungary’s pandemic measures will entrench ruling party

Hungary’s economic playing field has become even more distorted during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hungary
  • Mar 8, 2021
  • 7 min read

Fidesz’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

Hungary
  • Mar 3, 2021
  • 2 min read

Fidesz will lose its protection at European Parliament

A rule change has precipitated Fidesz’s departure from the European Parliament's Christian Democrat group

Hungary
  • Feb 10, 2021
  • 7 min read

Fidesz’s grip on Hungary will weaken in 2022

The 2022 general election appears to be on a knife edge, likely to produce a majority of only a few seats

Hungary