Luis G. Prado
@luisgprado.bsky.social
Author of "Budapest Twilight: Hungary in the Time of Orbán"
https://tienda.cyberdark.net/budapest-twilight-hungary-in-the-time-of-orban-n256079.html
https://tienda.cyberdark.net/budapest-twilight-hungary-in-the-time-of-orban-n256079.html
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Wow! This truly is HUGE! 😲
It is now solely up to the EU to keep Orbán in check, to prevent Russian or Turkish situations, as both Russia and U.S. will only intervene on Orbán’s behalf.
It is now solely up to the EU to keep Orbán in check, to prevent Russian or Turkish situations, as both Russia and U.S. will only intervene on Orbán’s behalf.
💥📉 A fresh bombshell poll in Hungary by a reputable pollster shows Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz trailing opposition leader Péter Magyar’s TISZA, 36–53. Despite throwing everything at Magyar in recent weeks, the gap has only widened.
Just four months to go until Hungary's parliamentary election.
Just four months to go until Hungary's parliamentary election.
December 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Wow! This truly is HUGE! 😲
It is now solely up to the EU to keep Orbán in check, to prevent Russian or Turkish situations, as both Russia and U.S. will only intervene on Orbán’s behalf.
It is now solely up to the EU to keep Orbán in check, to prevent Russian or Turkish situations, as both Russia and U.S. will only intervene on Orbán’s behalf.
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😱 Viktor Orbán is concerned about Hungarian foreign exchange reserves held in Brussels:
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
😱 Viktor Orbán is concerned about Hungarian foreign exchange reserves held in Brussels:
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
“What will happen if Brussels decides to take away Hungary’s foreign exchange reserves?”, he told his propagandists on the airplane to Brussels 1/2
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(...) recent statements by government officials on the matter illustrate the contempt that Fidesz politicians have for children and juveniles of “certain” backgrounds with a “certain” history – true to the motto, “some are more equal than others”.
Some thoughts on the latest scandal in Orbánland.
Some thoughts on the latest scandal in Orbánland.
Another Child Abuse Scandal Associated with the “Child Protection Government”
Recent child abuse scandals and Fidesz’s inaction on the dire condition of state-run child protection services showcase its hypocrisy and hierarchical worldview, writes Gabriela Greilinger.
hungarianobserver.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
(...) recent statements by government officials on the matter illustrate the contempt that Fidesz politicians have for children and juveniles of “certain” backgrounds with a “certain” history – true to the motto, “some are more equal than others”.
Some thoughts on the latest scandal in Orbánland.
Some thoughts on the latest scandal in Orbánland.
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This is just one poll (and not the most reputable pollster) from the many, so handle it with caution, but it is still remarkable - keep in mind this survey was done after the latest child abuse scandal that rocked the government.
💥📉 A fresh bombshell poll in Hungary by a reputable pollster shows Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz trailing opposition leader Péter Magyar’s TISZA, 36–53. Despite throwing everything at Magyar in recent weeks, the gap has only widened.
Just four months to go until Hungary's parliamentary election.
Just four months to go until Hungary's parliamentary election.
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is just one poll (and not the most reputable pollster) from the many, so handle it with caution, but it is still remarkable - keep in mind this survey was done after the latest child abuse scandal that rocked the government.
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💥On his flight to the EU summit, Viktor Orbán revealed what appears to be direct coordination with Vladimir Putin: Hungary would be spared Russian countermeasures if Orbán votes against the EU’s confiscation of frozen Russian assets: "So we Hungarians have protected ourselves."
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
💥On his flight to the EU summit, Viktor Orbán revealed what appears to be direct coordination with Vladimir Putin: Hungary would be spared Russian countermeasures if Orbán votes against the EU’s confiscation of frozen Russian assets: "So we Hungarians have protected ourselves."
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¿Sabíais que en 1967 apareció en la República Popular de Hungría "Infecundin", la primera píldora anticonceptiva del país?
(Imágenes: revista "Élet és Tudomány" [Vida y Ciencia], n.º 18, enero-junio de 1967. Dice el titular: "Infecundin, nuestra píldora anticonceptiva nacional").
(Imágenes: revista "Élet és Tudomány" [Vida y Ciencia], n.º 18, enero-junio de 1967. Dice el titular: "Infecundin, nuestra píldora anticonceptiva nacional").
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
¿Sabíais que en 1967 apareció en la República Popular de Hungría "Infecundin", la primera píldora anticonceptiva del país?
(Imágenes: revista "Élet és Tudomány" [Vida y Ciencia], n.º 18, enero-junio de 1967. Dice el titular: "Infecundin, nuestra píldora anticonceptiva nacional").
(Imágenes: revista "Élet és Tudomány" [Vida y Ciencia], n.º 18, enero-junio de 1967. Dice el titular: "Infecundin, nuestra píldora anticonceptiva nacional").
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💥Like Donald Trump, Viktor Orbán’s so-called “pro-peace” stance is driven by pure business interests — something he openly admits. He has already sent a large business delegation to Moscow in hopes of future profits. EU leaders heading into this week’s European Council should be aware.
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
💥Like Donald Trump, Viktor Orbán’s so-called “pro-peace” stance is driven by pure business interests — something he openly admits. He has already sent a large business delegation to Moscow in hopes of future profits. EU leaders heading into this week’s European Council should be aware.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Hungary has formally put forward a proposal urging the European Union to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization.
Nutters everywhere.
Nutters everywhere.
December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Hungary has formally put forward a proposal urging the European Union to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization.
Nutters everywhere.
Nutters everywhere.
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Europe told carmakers to go green by 2035, but forgot about batteries.
Hungary, however, has not.
Wespoke with Vilmos Weiler about the surge of Chinese and Korean battery investments in Hungary.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ZV...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5rS9...
Hungary, however, has not.
Wespoke with Vilmos Weiler about the surge of Chinese and Korean battery investments in Hungary.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ZV...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5rS9...
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Europe told carmakers to go green by 2035, but forgot about batteries.
Hungary, however, has not.
Wespoke with Vilmos Weiler about the surge of Chinese and Korean battery investments in Hungary.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ZV...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5rS9...
Hungary, however, has not.
Wespoke with Vilmos Weiler about the surge of Chinese and Korean battery investments in Hungary.
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ZV...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5rS9...
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@donald-tusk.bsky.social famously suggested that the illiberal #Polish ex-minister who used spyware against political rivals has two options: #Budapest or prison. The #Hungarian liberal mayor is not that lucky: he may not have this choice
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@donald-tusk.bsky.social famously suggested that the illiberal #Polish ex-minister who used spyware against political rivals has two options: #Budapest or prison. The #Hungarian liberal mayor is not that lucky: he may not have this choice
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Orbán's theatre opposition to helping Ukraine is just a distraction from a child abuse scandal in Hungary.
In today's Weekly Outlook, we argue that Hungary's PM is Russia’s most valuable frozen asset in Europe.
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In today's Weekly Outlook, we argue that Hungary's PM is Russia’s most valuable frozen asset in Europe.
Read it on our website and claim your Christmas subscription bonus: lnkd.in/dp6c_W8g
December 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Orbán's theatre opposition to helping Ukraine is just a distraction from a child abuse scandal in Hungary.
In today's Weekly Outlook, we argue that Hungary's PM is Russia’s most valuable frozen asset in Europe.
Read it on our website and claim your Christmas subscription bonus: lnkd.in/dp6c_W8g
In today's Weekly Outlook, we argue that Hungary's PM is Russia’s most valuable frozen asset in Europe.
Read it on our website and claim your Christmas subscription bonus: lnkd.in/dp6c_W8g
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The European Democratic Party asks @ec.europa.eu to clarify which EU-funded programmes and resources have been used in the areas of juvenile detention or correctional institutions in Hungary, and whether the safeguards currently in place are sufficient in light of the “systemic” nature of the abuses
Child abuse in Hungary: EDP calls for European investigation
EDP Secretary General Sandro Gozi and Péter Márki-Zay urge the EU Commission and Parliament to verify responsibility and use of funds for child protection and juvenile justice
democrats.eu
December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The European Democratic Party asks @ec.europa.eu to clarify which EU-funded programmes and resources have been used in the areas of juvenile detention or correctional institutions in Hungary, and whether the safeguards currently in place are sufficient in light of the “systemic” nature of the abuses
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Unlike in the U.S., in Hungary sexual abuse of children is leading to massive protests that pose a serious threat to the power of their far-right leader.
🇭🇺Massive demonstrations in Budapest, Hungary against the Viktor Orbán’s regime.
Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!” showing solidarity with children who became victims of abuse in the state care system
Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!” showing solidarity with children who became victims of abuse in the state care system
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Unlike in the U.S., in Hungary sexual abuse of children is leading to massive protests that pose a serious threat to the power of their far-right leader.
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💥“We won't tolerate!" and "Resign! Resign!” — crowds chant outside Viktor Orbán’s and president’s offices in Budapest at a weekend protest led by opposition leader Péter Magyar. He still leads the polls but Orbán has vast resources — plus Trump and Putin's backing. 4 months to go until the election.
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
💥“We won't tolerate!" and "Resign! Resign!” — crowds chant outside Viktor Orbán’s and president’s offices in Budapest at a weekend protest led by opposition leader Péter Magyar. He still leads the polls but Orbán has vast resources — plus Trump and Putin's backing. 4 months to go until the election.
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Poland’s Radoslaw Sikorski once again torches the Hungarian government, this time Orban’s foreign minister, including an obliterating ratio.
December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Poland’s Radoslaw Sikorski once again torches the Hungarian government, this time Orban’s foreign minister, including an obliterating ratio.
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💥Viktor Orbán is fuming after the EU agreed to indefinitely immobilise €210bn in Russian assets, sidelining his veto threat. He now calls it a “declaration of war” — again ignoring that it was the Kremlin’s war that triggered the move. Orbán's isolation within the EU continues.
December 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
💥Viktor Orbán is fuming after the EU agreed to indefinitely immobilise €210bn in Russian assets, sidelining his veto threat. He now calls it a “declaration of war” — again ignoring that it was the Kremlin’s war that triggered the move. Orbán's isolation within the EU continues.
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Thousands march in Budapest demanding Orbán’s resignation over juvenile abuse scandal
Thousands march in Budapest demanding Orbán’s resignation over juvenile abuse scandal
Tens of thousands of Hungarians braved the winter chill on Saturday, marching through the streets ...
eualive.net
December 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Thousands march in Budapest demanding Orbán’s resignation over juvenile abuse scandal
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💥Hungary’s probably most scenic anti-Orbán protest is underway under the banner “Let’s defend our children,” after new details emerged about sexual and physical abuse in the child care system — plus ignorance or cover-ups by authorities. Orbán rival Péter Magyar leads the march of tens of thousands.
December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
💥Hungary’s probably most scenic anti-Orbán protest is underway under the banner “Let’s defend our children,” after new details emerged about sexual and physical abuse in the child care system — plus ignorance or cover-ups by authorities. Orbán rival Péter Magyar leads the march of tens of thousands.
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🇭🇺💥Thousands marched to Viktor Orbán’s office in Budapest on Saturday, led by opposition leader Péter Magyar, who called on the PM to resign over multiple child abuse scandals. Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!”.
🎥Timelapse video posted by Magyar.
🎥Timelapse video posted by Magyar.
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🇭🇺💥Thousands marched to Viktor Orbán’s office in Budapest on Saturday, led by opposition leader Péter Magyar, who called on the PM to resign over multiple child abuse scandals. Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!”.
🎥Timelapse video posted by Magyar.
🎥Timelapse video posted by Magyar.
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💪 Tens of thousands are marching from downtown Budapest across the Chain Bridge and tunnel up to Buda Castle, where Viktor Orbán’s office is. Opposition leader Péter Magyar called the march to protest child abuse by Hungarian authorities—and the government’s inaction.
📸: @telexhu.bsky.social
📸: @telexhu.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
💪 Tens of thousands are marching from downtown Budapest across the Chain Bridge and tunnel up to Buda Castle, where Viktor Orbán’s office is. Opposition leader Péter Magyar called the march to protest child abuse by Hungarian authorities—and the government’s inaction.
📸: @telexhu.bsky.social
📸: @telexhu.bsky.social
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💥Viktor Orbán’s Hungary was the ONLY European country not to support a recent UN resolution on strengthening cooperation and mitigating the risks of the Chernobyl disaster — adopted days after a Russian drone strike damaged the Chernobyl sarcophagus.
Even Serbia and Kazakhstan were in favor.
Even Serbia and Kazakhstan were in favor.
December 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
💥Viktor Orbán’s Hungary was the ONLY European country not to support a recent UN resolution on strengthening cooperation and mitigating the risks of the Chernobyl disaster — adopted days after a Russian drone strike damaged the Chernobyl sarcophagus.
Even Serbia and Kazakhstan were in favor.
Even Serbia and Kazakhstan were in favor.
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This gem festooning billboards across Budapest.
December 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This gem festooning billboards across Budapest.
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How much of a dirty word "Viktor Orbán" has become: yesterday, in London, the Belgian prime minister indignantly reproached the international press for calling him a "Russian spy" and "the second Viktor Orbán" because of his opposition to the use of frozen Russian assets 🤦♂️
@vrtnws.be
@vrtnws.be
December 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
How much of a dirty word "Viktor Orbán" has become: yesterday, in London, the Belgian prime minister indignantly reproached the international press for calling him a "Russian spy" and "the second Viktor Orbán" because of his opposition to the use of frozen Russian assets 🤦♂️
@vrtnws.be
@vrtnws.be
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💥🪧Huge protest tomorrow outside Viktor Orbán’s office after another week of damning evidence of sexual and physical abuse in child care and youth detention centers. It's Hungary’s own Epstein-style scandal, fueled by wild rumors.
This new related video has already been seen by millions.
This new related video has already been seen by millions.
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
💥🪧Huge protest tomorrow outside Viktor Orbán’s office after another week of damning evidence of sexual and physical abuse in child care and youth detention centers. It's Hungary’s own Epstein-style scandal, fueled by wild rumors.
This new related video has already been seen by millions.
This new related video has already been seen by millions.
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🫡 US backing would also mean that President Donald Trump could order Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who has so far held up Ukraine’s accession process, to drop his veto and allow Kyiv to start progressing through the political approval process
Ukraine would join EU next year under draft peace plan
Move backed by Brussels would transform the bloc’s approach to admitting new members
www.ft.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🫡 US backing would also mean that President Donald Trump could order Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who has so far held up Ukraine’s accession process, to drop his veto and allow Kyiv to start progressing through the political approval process