61 result(s) for illiberal democracy in Current Affairs
Polling: Opposition Tisza Party Projected to Win Two-Thirds Majority in Sunday’s Vote in Hungary
- 9 Apr 2026 9:15 AM
- current affairs
A dramatic shift in the Hungarian political landscape may be on the horizon this weekend. According to the latest projection from the independent polling agency Medián, the opposition Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, is on track to secure a two-thirds "supermajority" in the upcoming parliamentary elections on Sunday.
Watch: the End of Orbán in Hungary? - The Guardian
- 8 Apr 2026 7:51 AM
- current affairs
Over the past 16 years prime minister Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into what he calls an ‘illiberal democracy’, using a parliamentary supermajority to effect constitutional control over institutions, targeting minorities, political opponents and the independent media in the process.
Watch: Orbán Hosts Erdogan & Other Eastern Leaders on Hungary's National Day
- 24 Aug 2023 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of “illiberal democracy”, is often characterised by his aggressive stance toward the West and was expected to use the talks to boost bilateral ties with Eastern partners.
New Demonstration for Development of Education in Hungary Held in Capital
- 17 Mar 2023 10:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Civil groups, unions and student organisations held a demonstration for the development of education on the March 15 national holiday in Budapest.
Presidents of Hungary & Italy Hold Talks
- 1 Feb 2023 10:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The war in Ukraine was the main topic discussed by Hungarian President Katalin Novák at the talks she held with Sergio Mattarella, her Italian counterpart, in Rome.
Washington Post Analyses PM Orbán’s Impact in US
- 18 May 2022 10:12 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Washington Post is devoting a three-part article to the impact of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on US politics.
Budapest Protesters Rally in Solidarity With Ukraine
- 4 Apr 2022 6:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Protesters rallied in support of a free and independent Ukraine and against what they called the Hungarian government’s “balancing-act policy”, in downtown Budapest on Saturday.
Pro-Government Media in Hungary Lost Ten Times as Many Lawsuits as Independent Papers
- 18 Feb 2022 1:33 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
We have requested data on the 2021 lawsuits for correction from the Metropolitan Court of Budapest in a public interest data request. According to the numbers, the largest pro-government media outlets lost 54 cases last year – Magyar Nemzet was the record holder with 20, Origo was second with 13. By contrast, Átlátszó did not lose a single lawsuit last year.
Video Opinion: How PM Orbán Has Changed Hungary
- 8 Sep 2021 8:49 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán has ruled over Hungary for the past 11 years. In that time, he has rewritten the country's constitution, cemented his power, and openly confronted the European Union.
Polling: Opposition Tisza Party Projected to Win Two-Thirds Majority in Sunday’s Vote in Hungary
- 9 Apr 2026 9:15 AM
- current affairs
A dramatic shift in the Hungarian political landscape may be on the horizon this weekend. According to the latest projection from the independent polling agency Medián, the opposition Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, is on track to secure a two-thirds "supermajority" in the upcoming parliamentary elections on Sunday.
Watch: the End of Orbán in Hungary? - The Guardian
- 8 Apr 2026 7:51 AM
- current affairs
Over the past 16 years prime minister Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into what he calls an ‘illiberal democracy’, using a parliamentary supermajority to effect constitutional control over institutions, targeting minorities, political opponents and the independent media in the process.
Watch: Orbán Hosts Erdogan & Other Eastern Leaders on Hungary's National Day
- 24 Aug 2023 9:08 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of “illiberal democracy”, is often characterised by his aggressive stance toward the West and was expected to use the talks to boost bilateral ties with Eastern partners.
New Demonstration for Development of Education in Hungary Held in Capital
- 17 Mar 2023 10:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Civil groups, unions and student organisations held a demonstration for the development of education on the March 15 national holiday in Budapest.
Presidents of Hungary & Italy Hold Talks
- 1 Feb 2023 10:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The war in Ukraine was the main topic discussed by Hungarian President Katalin Novák at the talks she held with Sergio Mattarella, her Italian counterpart, in Rome.
Washington Post Analyses PM Orbán’s Impact in US
- 18 May 2022 10:12 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Washington Post is devoting a three-part article to the impact of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on US politics.
Budapest Protesters Rally in Solidarity With Ukraine
- 4 Apr 2022 6:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Protesters rallied in support of a free and independent Ukraine and against what they called the Hungarian government’s “balancing-act policy”, in downtown Budapest on Saturday.
Pro-Government Media in Hungary Lost Ten Times as Many Lawsuits as Independent Papers
- 18 Feb 2022 1:33 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
We have requested data on the 2021 lawsuits for correction from the Metropolitan Court of Budapest in a public interest data request. According to the numbers, the largest pro-government media outlets lost 54 cases last year – Magyar Nemzet was the record holder with 20, Origo was second with 13. By contrast, Átlátszó did not lose a single lawsuit last year.
Video Opinion: How PM Orbán Has Changed Hungary
- 8 Sep 2021 8:49 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán has ruled over Hungary for the past 11 years. In that time, he has rewritten the country's constitution, cemented his power, and openly confronted the European Union.