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The non-binding resolution is a response to accusations of democratic backsliding in Budapest.

Hungary is scheduled to take over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2024.

Populist movements in Europe are still with us, and European liberals ought to take on board how and why they appeal to voters, political scientist Zsolt Enyedi writes.

From July 2024, Hungary is to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Now MEPs are objecting to the Orbán government's policies. It is doubtful whether the country will be able to "credibly fulfil this task in view of the EU's non-respect for law and values", according to a parliamentary resolution. The resolution was adopted with 442 votes in favour, 144 against and 33 abstaining. The EU is currently blocking around €30 billion in EU funds earm...

To date, no obvious legal route has been identified to stop any EU presidency in its tracks.

The president is on course to extend his 20 years in power after a dramatic election runoff, with 99 percent of ballot boxes counted.

Amid preparations to unveil a law targeting non-EU funding, European Commission expert says China’s approach to influence operations is ‘hardening.’

The Democrats should focus on their own country instead of trying to impose their ideology on the rest of the world, Viktor Orbán said.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has called a parliamentary inquiry looking into possible links between her National Rally party and Russia a 'witch hunt.'

Hungary has been under increased scrutiny for its growing far-right and anti-democratic practices under Orban.