The country’s prime minister, Janez Jansa, a Trump admirer, appears to have lost to centrist rivals.
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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.
Pro-Putin Leaders in Hungary and Serbia Set to Win Re-election
Viktor Orban declared victory, and Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic seemed likely to emerge on top. Both pledged to stay out of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Facing Tough Election, Orban Turns to Putin for Support
The Hungarian leader made his name by defying Moscow. But he has increasingly turned toward Russia in an effort to secure the natural gas he needs to keep energy prices low and voters happy.
Trump Endorses Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Far-Right Prime Minister
Democracy in Hungary has been backsliding under Mr. Orban, whose efforts to consolidate power have caused consternation in the European Union.
In Hungary, an Embattled L.G.B.T.Q. Community Takes to the Streets
Thousands of people attended the Budapest Pride march, defying efforts by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban to marginalize the country’s L.G.B.T.Q. community.
Populist Leaders in Eastern Europe Run Into a Little Problem: Unpopularity
The leaders of Slovenia, Hungary and Poland, who rode to power on waves of anti-elitism anger, face rising opposition over their pandemic responses and heavy-handed policies.
Hungary Adopts Child Sex Abuse Law That Also Targets LGBT Community
Legislation increasing sentences for pedophiles was changed to include restrictions on portrayals of homosexuality and transgender people that young people might see.
Hungary Adopts Child Sex Abuse Law That Also Targets L.G.B.T. Community
Legislation increasing sentences for pedophiles was changed to include restrictions on portrayals of homosexuality and transgender people that young people might see.
Viktor Orban Pulls Hungary’s Ruling Party From Conservative E.U. Alliance
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary withdrew his party from the center-right grouping in the European Parliament, heading off a move to expel them over democratic backsliding at home.