Tag: Hungary
Viktor Orban is also the autocrat in the fight against inflation
Victor Orban Hungary’s prime minister is under pressure because of high inflation. (Photo: Reuters) Things are not going well for autocrats in Europe at the moment. Inflation rates are rising…
Annalena Baerbock on Mission Moscow – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
They wanted guns and got words: The government of Ukraine expressed disappointment yesterday after the visit of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Months ago, her Green party friend Robert Habeck had…
“We expect a deterrent effect”
Vice President of the EU Commission Valdis Dombrovskis Dombrovskis “does not want to speculate” about new sanctions against Russia. (Photo: AP) Brussels The Vice President of the EU Commission, Valdis…
Why one institution is suing the other in the dispute over Poland
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission does not use all the options it has to protect the rule of law in Poland. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels It was only on…
Poland: The EU cannot help but punish
Pro-EU demonstration in Warsaw Many Poles also disagree with their government’s course. (Photo: AP) Brussels The mothers and fathers of the EU treaties expected a case like Poland. There are…
Peter Marki-Zay challenges Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Budapest Until a few weeks ago, Peter Marki-Zay only knew political insiders. But now his surprising victory in the primary elections of the Hungarian opposition has catapulted him into the…
EU Commission wants to punish Hungary for corruption and dismantling the rule of law
Viktor Orban and Ursula von der Leyen EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen indicated the move weeks ago, but did not give any details. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels After years…
Hungary Statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, Inventor of Bitcoin
Hungary became the first country to erect a statue in honor of the mysterious Bitcoin inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto. The statue was unveiled at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary, with the…