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Hungary's Peter Magyar, Orban-disciple-turned-fierce-rival

In Hungary, Peter Magyar, a former diplomat and ex-member of the ruling Fidesz party, won nearly 30% of the vote in the European elections after a campaign that lasted just a few weeks. An electoral score that now makes him Prime Minister Viktor Orban's main rival.

France 24

Hungary’s political challenger says his ‘vision’ can defeat Orbán

Péter Magyar building centrist movement that has visibly shaken ruling party he dramatically broke with

The Guardian - UK

Protest In Hungary As Former Insider Shares 'Proof' Of Graft

Thousands rallied in central Budapest on Tuesday demanding the resignation of nationalist premier Viktor Orban after a a major critic released a recording allegedly implicating a top minister in a high-profile corruption case.

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‘The time is here’: the ex-government insider shaking up Hungarian politics

Péter Magyar was a well-connected figure in the ruling Fidesz party. What prompted his transformation to Orbán critic?

The Guardian - UK

Crisis in Hungarian politics is exposing Orbán’s vulnerabilities. Will it sway undecided voters?

President’s resignation shines light on gap between government’s behaviour and rhetoric as country prepares for local and European elections

The Guardian - UK

Hungary’s president resigns in unusual setback for ruling party

Katalin Novák stepped down after pardoning a man convicted of helping cover up sex abuse

The Guardian - UK

Hungary govt to submit judicial bill to parliament to unlock EU funds -minister

After talks with the European Commission, Hungary's government will submit a key judicial reform bill to parliament as part of its efforts to unlock suspended EU funds, Justice Minister Judit Varga said on her official Facebook page on Thursday.

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Hungary vows to fight in EU court to defend anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Justice Minister said late on Wednesday that Budapest would fight in the Court of Justice of the EU to defend an education law that Brussels says discriminates against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Reuters

Hungary appeals for time, as EU weighs hefty fund freeze

Hungary's justice minister is urging her European Union partners to be “tolerant” after the EU’s executive branch recommended suspending billions of euros in funding to the country

The Independent UK

Hungary submits bills to meet commitments made to EU - justice minister

Hungary's government submitted a batch of legislation to parliament late on Monday in order to unlock billions of euros of European Union funds, Justice Minister Judit Varga said on her official Facebook page.

Reuters

EU Commission moves to ban Hungary's access to funds over corruption allegations

The European Union's executive branch has proposed suspending €7.5 billion in financing for Hungary, as it awaits anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.

Radio France Internationale

EU wants to suspend Hungary financing as it awaits reforms

Brussels (AFP) - The European Union's executive arm on Sunday proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros in financing for Hungary, as it awaited potential "game changer" anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.

AFP

EU cautious on Hungary's 'charm offensive' as billions of funds hang in balance -sources

The European Commission wants to see more action from Hungary on stepping up anti-corruption safeguards before Brussels agrees to unlock EU funds, EU sources said.

Reuters

Hungary fines Ryanair over raising prices to cope with tax

Hungary has accused Ryanair of consumer protection violations after it raised ticket prices to cope with a tax on what the government calls “extra profits.”

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AFP

Hungary eyes 'better cooperation' with EU in funds row: minister

Veszprém (Hungary) (AFP) - Hungary is hoping "better cooperation" with the European Commission will unlock billions of euros (dollars) of held-up funds, according to the minister in charge of the negotiations, as its economy struggles.

Salon

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

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