The Hungarian leader’s efforts have been undermined by setbacks for some of his political allies across Europe and deep divisions over the war in Ukraine.
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George Soros Is a Familiar Villain for the Right Wing in Trump’s Indictment
Conspiracy theorists have long attributed wildly varied events to George Soros, in attacks often viewed as antisemitic. His indirect donations to a prosecutor’s campaign are animating Trump allies.
Behind Protests’ Fury in Israel, Fear of a Quiet Slide From Democracy
Examples of what happened after leaders brought judiciaries to heel elsewhere have helped galvanize opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposals.
A Hungarian Town Seethes Over a Giant Chinese Battery Plant
A $7.8 billion factory planned by a Chinese company in eastern Hungary has become divisive even within the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who championed it.
Finland on Cusp of Joining NATO, but Maybe Not With Sweden
The Nordic partners wanted to join together, but with Turkey holding up Sweden’s application, Helsinki will reluctantly enter alone to ensure its security.
A U.S. Ambassador Finds Himself on Hostile Ground in Hungary
David Pressman, a gay human rights lawyer, has been accused by pro-government media in Hungary of undermining traditional values, violating diplomatic conventions and meddling in the judiciary.
Dark Christmas Signals Tough Times for a Prosperous City in Hungary
Dimmed festive lighting at an annual market in the city of Gyor underscores the economic pain being felt across Hungary as energy costs and inflation soar.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban Faces a New Foe: Economics
The Hungarian leader is being confronted with soaring inflation and a depreciating currency linked to unsustainable spending by his government.
Another Setback for Europe’s Far-Right Populists on Sunday, in Slovenia
The country’s prime minister, Janez Jansa, a Trump admirer, appears to have lost to centrist rivals.
With a Neutral Stance on Ukraine, Viktor Orban Pulled in Voters
The Hungarian prime minister’s party also made a strong showing in Sunday’s election, though independent observers said the vote was tilted in the ruling party’s favor.