Viktor Orban

Are new Knesset proposals pushing Israel toward Hungary-style governance? - opinion

Concerns mount that Israel’s new legislation could reshape democracy in a Hungary-like direction.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks alongside former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban in Budapest last year. Orban transformed Hungary into a quasi-autocracy, while Netanyahu has not achieved the same in Israel, the writer says.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and new members of government.

Hungary PM Magyar gives veto power to key ministers in his cabinet following new EU sanctions

PETER MAGYAR, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.

The end of an era: Why the Orban-Netanyahu axis collapsed - opinion

Election winner Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, April 20, 2026.

Hungary’s political shift and what it means for Israel, European Jewry - opinion


Hungarian PM Orban: Israel’s friend or foe?

Despite the question marks regarding Orban’s Fidesz Party, there is no clear cut reason for Netanyahu to reject Orban’s extended hand.

Netanyahu and Orban

Hungary says EU's 'irresponsible' migrant policy poses threat to Jews

The right-wing nationalist premier has presented himself as the savior of Hungary's sovereignty and Christian values against what he calls an "invasion" of Muslim migrants.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2018

After election victory, Orban has Soros in his sights

Soros has rejected the government campaign against him as "distortions and lies" meant to create a false external enemy.

Hungarian President Viktor Orban (left) and Jewish Philanthropist George Soros

Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power

"We have won, Hungary has won a great victory," a jubilant Orban told a large crowd of cheering supporters near the Danube river in Budapest.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2018

Nationalist Orban expected to be elected for third term in Hungary

"Migration is like rust that slowly but surely would consume Hungary," Orban said at his closing campaign rally.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during Hungary's National Day celebrations in Budapest

UN watchdog urges Hungary to halt hate speech, protect refugees

Human Rights Committee concerned over "prevalence of hate crimes and hate speech... targeting minorities, notably, Roma, Muslim, migrants and refugees."

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during Hungary's National Day celebrations in Budapest

Hungary PM: Muslim refugees "invaders", Soros "statesman without a state"

"With his money, [Soros] supports 60 non-government organizations that support migrants and illegal immigration. This is not about the freedom expression, but national security," Orban said.

Hungarian government poster portraying financier George Soros and saying "Don't let George Soros have the last laugh" is seen at a tram stop in Budapest, Hungary

George Soros accuses Hungarian government of 'anti-Muslim sentiment, antisemitism'

Soros, a Hungarian by birth, has been at odds with the ruling Fidesz party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungarian government poster portraying financier George Soros and saying "Don't let George Soros have the last laugh" is seen at an underground stop in Budapest, Hungary July 11, 2017.

Two years on, Europe’s refugee and migration crises simmer

Hungarian FM: "Politics has raped European law and values."

A Syrian family from Palmyra, including children with carnival costumes, read an information leaflet advising on social etiquette for refugees ahead of the carnival season, at a refugee camp in Mainz, Germany February 1, 2016

Qui veut la peau de George Soros ?

L’université d’Europe centrale de Budapest, fondée par le milliardaire américano-hongrois, est menacée de fermeture par le gouvernement nationaliste de Viktor Orbán

L'entrée de l'université d'Europe Centrale