Viktor Orbán

State of the Union: Biden's NATO summit and Orban's self-declared peace mission

This edition of State of the Union looks at the NATO summit in Washington and the negative reactions to Viktor Orbán's self-declared peace mission to Moscow and Beijing

Could Hungarian PM Orbán face consequences for his diplomatic world tour?

The Hungarian autocrat has popped up in in Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing just as his country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. But to what end?

Far-right Patriots group springs to third force in European Parliament

Viktor Orbán’s nationalist 'Patriots for Europe' group has been officially established in the European Parliament today, boasting 84 MEPs making it the third-largest group in the hemicycle.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes surprise China visit after trip to Russia

Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments.

Orban's Controversial Moscow Visit:Putin's Conditions to Halt Russia-Ukraine War Spark Global Outcry

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's unexpected visit to Moscow has ignited fury among Kiev and its Western allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine publicly condemned Orban's talks with..

Hungary's Orban meets Putin in Moscow in rare European visit

Orbán is the first European leader to visit Russia and sit down for talks with Putin since Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited the capital in April 2022.

Viktor Orbán's surprise visit to Moscow sparks dismay and anger in Brussels

Hungarian officials told Euronews the government's policy in Ukraine is that 'both parties' need to negotiate an end to the conflict and that there was 'no military solution'.

Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit

The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.

Hungary's PM Orban Meets Zelensky in a Surprise Visit, Ukraine To Cede Territory To Russia?| Watch

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Kyiv on July 2, 2024, meeting President Zelensky. Orban, a critic of EU support for Ukraine, urged a "quick ceasefire" to accelerate peace talks with..

'Something small but something real': Orban visits Kyiv as first trip under EU Presidency

Orban calls for Ukraine ceasefire to speed up peace talks on Kyiv visit

Hungary's Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

Europe's 'odd man out' Orban calls for Ukraine ceasefire to speed up peace talks

Hungary's Orban visits Ukraine with aid tensions running high

Hungary's Orban voices 'optimism' after French far-right win, says EU must change

Will Orbán continue to go against the EU grain as Hungary takes over bloc's presidency?

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the..

Hungary's Orban announces plan to form new far-right bloc in European Parliament

Orban launched the "Patriots for Europe" on Sunday, an alliance with Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom party, and Andrej Babiš, the former prime minister of Czechia.

Growing concern over Ukraine aid as Orban takes over EU presidency

Orban meets Macron ahead of Hungary's EU Presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss support for Ukraine and other key issues before Hungary's EU presidency commences on 1 July.

NATO Nation Supporting Putin? Hungary's Orban Openly Slams Biden's 'Hopeless' War Strategy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stirred controversy by criticizing US President Biden's strategy towards Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Orban denounced the approach as "hopeless," sparking..

Viktor Orban labels EPP's Manfred Weber as 'Hungarophobic'

Hungary's prime minister described Manfred Weber, a German politician and the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) as ‘Hungarophobic.'

Dutch PM Mark Rutte in line to become next NATO chief after Hungary lifts veto

Earlier, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had vetoed his outgoing Dutch counterpart for the military alliance's top job over objections including spending the country's money on supporting..

Orbán ally-turned-rival Péter Magyar joins centre-right EPP group in the European Parliament

The European Parliament's centre-right faction has opened its arms to Péter Magyar, the thorn in Orbán’s side who is swapping Budapest for Brussels.

Hungary has agreed not to veto NATO assistance to Ukraine, alliance chief says

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations.

Hungary: Orban's right-wing party wins EU election but loses major support

Although his populist Fidesz party won 44% of votes in Sunday's EU election, a newcomer is threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on power.