The Weak Link: Hungary’s Espionage and the Risk to Europe and NATO
Within a short timeframe, two espionage scandals erupted involving the Government of Hungary. On separate occasions, the Hungarian secret services were caught infiltrating the European Commission and Ukraine. How has the EU reacted, and what role does Russia play in this?
Hungary Tightens Grip on Public Sphere with Proposed Foreign Agents Law
Hungary’s law could punish journalists and NGOs receiving EU funds or donations.
Hungary’s Eastern Turn: Moscow’s Growing Influence, and Budapest’s Rift With Its Western Allies
As Hungary becomes the outcast of Europe, Orbán’s government strengthens ties with Russia and cracks down on civil rights. The influence of China and Moscow increases, and the rule of law concerns continue to grow.
The Beginning of the End? Hungary’s Reshaped Political Landscape and Economic Crisis
The unfolding crises in Orbán’s Hungary: a crumbling economy, political scandals and the swift rise of the opposition.
