Orbán’s ruling party delays vote on legislation allowing government to ban organisations with foreign funding

The new bill fits into a pattern of democratic backsliding for the Central European country.

Fidesz has submitted a proposal that would completely incapacitate organizations they have labeled as foreign agents threatening the country's sovereignty.

Wednesday’s General Court ruling will assess whether the European Commission is in breach of transparency rules.

A new proposal would let Hungary revoke MEPs’ mandates for false asset declarations. As the EP ensures the EU’s democratic legitimacy, its members’ removal should face EU oversight. The CJEU—not natio...

The highly anticipated penalties are the first to be issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.

A new proposal would let Hungary revoke MEPs’ mandates for false asset declarations. As the EP ensures the EU’s democratic legitimacy, its members’ removal should face EU oversight. The CJEU—not natio...

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Recent legislative proposals threaten with the "suspension" of Hungarian citizenship, violate freedom of assembly, and effectively ban Pride. These changes represent a significant escalation in the Go...

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