Serdült Viktória
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Hungarysplainer @hvg_hu. Bylines: Politico, EUobserver, Visegrad Insight. IVLP alumna. Opinions are my own. Email: v.serdult@hvg.hu, serdultv@proton.me
Extraordinary news from #Hungary. Tisza vs. Fidesz: 51-36.
According to the latest Medián poll, published in HVG, Peter Magyar's Tisza party is leading with 51% of the vote among decided voters, while Orbán's Fidesz is lagging behind with 36%.
According to the latest Medián poll, published in HVG, Peter Magyar's Tisza party is leading with 51% of the vote among decided voters, while Orbán's Fidesz is lagging behind with 36%.
June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Extraordinary news from #Hungary. Tisza vs. Fidesz: 51-36.
According to the latest Medián poll, published in HVG, Peter Magyar's Tisza party is leading with 51% of the vote among decided voters, while Orbán's Fidesz is lagging behind with 36%.
According to the latest Medián poll, published in HVG, Peter Magyar's Tisza party is leading with 51% of the vote among decided voters, while Orbán's Fidesz is lagging behind with 36%.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Budapest will organise Hungary's Pride march on June 28 as a municipal event celebrating freedom. The move circumvents a recent law that allows police to ban LGBTQ marches. Since the march will be a municipal event, no permits from authorities are needed.
Budapest will organise Hungary's Pride march on June 28 as a municipal event celebrating freedom. The move circumvents a recent law that allows police to ban LGBTQ marches. Since the march will be a municipal event, no permits from authorities are needed.
June 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Budapest will organise Hungary's Pride march on June 28 as a municipal event celebrating freedom. The move circumvents a recent law that allows police to ban LGBTQ marches. Since the march will be a municipal event, no permits from authorities are needed.
Budapest will organise Hungary's Pride march on June 28 as a municipal event celebrating freedom. The move circumvents a recent law that allows police to ban LGBTQ marches. Since the march will be a municipal event, no permits from authorities are needed.
Ukraine is the new Soros. Rating the Hungarian Prime Minister’s anti-Ukraine propaganda messages from the past few days. 🔽🧵
Nr. 1. Simple and straightforward: „Ukraine is a dangerous country”.
Nr. 1. Simple and straightforward: „Ukraine is a dangerous country”.
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Ukraine is the new Soros. Rating the Hungarian Prime Minister’s anti-Ukraine propaganda messages from the past few days. 🔽🧵
Nr. 1. Simple and straightforward: „Ukraine is a dangerous country”.
Nr. 1. Simple and straightforward: „Ukraine is a dangerous country”.
New Russian-style law by the Hungarian government. New cover by us at HVG
May 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Russian-style law by the Hungarian government. New cover by us at HVG
Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media and rights groups, a step critics say is meant to stifle criticism of the government.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups
Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media and rights groups, a step critics say is meant to stifle criticism of the government.
www.reuters.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media and rights groups, a step critics say is meant to stifle criticism of the government.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
Budapest's bridges have always been symbolic sites of protest in the Hungarian capital. Now the government has come up with a plan to end what it calls "traffic disruption". My piece for the EUObserver.
euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...
euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...
Orbán plots revenge on Budapest bridge blockade protests
Protesters against Hungary's new assembly laws, which would ban the annual Budapest Pride march, have been blocking the capital's iconic bridges for weeks. Now Viktor Orbán's government is planning to...
euobserver.com
April 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Budapest's bridges have always been symbolic sites of protest in the Hungarian capital. Now the government has come up with a plan to end what it calls "traffic disruption". My piece for the EUObserver.
euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...
euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...
Legislation deluxe, Hungarian style:
Adopt a law that prevents people from assembling freely. When people protest against it, create another law to prevent protesters from blocking bridges in order to defend the rights of those who are not protesting.🤷♀️
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Adopt a law that prevents people from assembling freely. When people protest against it, create another law to prevent protesters from blocking bridges in order to defend the rights of those who are not protesting.🤷♀️
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
April 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Legislation deluxe, Hungarian style:
Adopt a law that prevents people from assembling freely. When people protest against it, create another law to prevent protesters from blocking bridges in order to defend the rights of those who are not protesting.🤷♀️
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Adopt a law that prevents people from assembling freely. When people protest against it, create another law to prevent protesters from blocking bridges in order to defend the rights of those who are not protesting.🤷♀️
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
On the day Hungary left the ICC, and the Israeli PM visited Hungary, about 70 journalists were invited to the press conference of Benjamin Netanyahu and Viktor Orbán in Budapest. Guess how many questions were allowed in the press room?
None. Zero. Nil.
None. Zero. Nil.
April 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On the day Hungary left the ICC, and the Israeli PM visited Hungary, about 70 journalists were invited to the press conference of Benjamin Netanyahu and Viktor Orbán in Budapest. Guess how many questions were allowed in the press room?
None. Zero. Nil.
None. Zero. Nil.
‼️BREAKING: #Hungary quits the International Criminal Court, on the exact day Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes & crimes against humanity, arrives in Budapest.
The move was announced by Gergely Gulyás, head of the PM's office.
The move was announced by Gergely Gulyás, head of the PM's office.
April 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
‼️BREAKING: #Hungary quits the International Criminal Court, on the exact day Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes & crimes against humanity, arrives in Budapest.
The move was announced by Gergely Gulyás, head of the PM's office.
The move was announced by Gergely Gulyás, head of the PM's office.
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What did 14 years of autocratic populism produce in Hungary?
Poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Hungarian Model
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What did 14 years of autocratic populism produce in Hungary?
Poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Poverty and corruption
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
❗SCOOP: Political asylum is not enough; Hungary has now changed its laws to protect former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski from being handed over to Polish authorities.
March 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
❗SCOOP: Political asylum is not enough; Hungary has now changed its laws to protect former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski from being handed over to Polish authorities.
22 embassies in Hungary released a joint statement on the Hungarian legislation, restricting the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Note that for the first time, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest is not among the signatories.
Note that for the first time, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest is not among the signatories.
March 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
22 embassies in Hungary released a joint statement on the Hungarian legislation, restricting the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Note that for the first time, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest is not among the signatories.
Note that for the first time, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest is not among the signatories.
„Pride today, everyone else tomorrow.”
Second protest in downtown Budapest in a week against the banning of Pride. This time, demonstrators blockaded Ferenciek tere, near Elizabeth bridge. Photo: Túry Gergely/HVG
Second protest in downtown Budapest in a week against the banning of Pride. This time, demonstrators blockaded Ferenciek tere, near Elizabeth bridge. Photo: Túry Gergely/HVG
March 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
„Pride today, everyone else tomorrow.”
Second protest in downtown Budapest in a week against the banning of Pride. This time, demonstrators blockaded Ferenciek tere, near Elizabeth bridge. Photo: Túry Gergely/HVG
Second protest in downtown Budapest in a week against the banning of Pride. This time, demonstrators blockaded Ferenciek tere, near Elizabeth bridge. Photo: Túry Gergely/HVG
⛔️Speaker of the #Hungarian parliament imposed a record fine of 82 million HUF (180 000 EUR) on opposition MPs who lit up smoke flares in Parliament during the vote on the banning of Pride. The 6 MPs are also barred from entering Parliament until May.
hvg.hu/itthon/20250...
hvg.hu/itthon/20250...
Kövér László rekordbírságot szabott ki a Momentumra, a képviselőiket is kitiltotta a parlamentből
Összesen több mint 70 millió forintra büntette a házelnök a Pride betiltását lehetővé tevő és a gyülekezési jogot szűkítő fideszes törvényjavaslat megszavazása ellen tiltakozó momentumos politikusokat...
hvg.hu
March 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
⛔️Speaker of the #Hungarian parliament imposed a record fine of 82 million HUF (180 000 EUR) on opposition MPs who lit up smoke flares in Parliament during the vote on the banning of Pride. The 6 MPs are also barred from entering Parliament until May.
hvg.hu/itthon/20250...
hvg.hu/itthon/20250...
Here is the video footage of the event:
youtu.be/497zTF0XwmE?...
youtu.be/497zTF0XwmE?...
March 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Here is the video footage of the event:
youtu.be/497zTF0XwmE?...
youtu.be/497zTF0XwmE?...
‼️JUST IN: #Hungary's Parliament (with the 2/3 majority of ruling party Fidesz-KDNP) voted yes to ban the Pride march and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event.
Opposition party Momentum burnt smoke candles in protest.
Opposition party Momentum burnt smoke candles in protest.
March 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
‼️JUST IN: #Hungary's Parliament (with the 2/3 majority of ruling party Fidesz-KDNP) voted yes to ban the Pride march and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event.
Opposition party Momentum burnt smoke candles in protest.
Opposition party Momentum burnt smoke candles in protest.
Here we go! Hungarian government has submitted bill that would not only ban Pride, but would also impose heavy fines on anyone who attends. The bill was submitted at 23:59 on Sunday, and was already discussed in the justice committee of Parliament at 10:00 am.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Hungary's ruling party submits bill to ban Pride march
Hungary's ruling party submitted a bill to parliament on Monday that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event which Budapest has held for three decades.
www.reuters.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Here we go! Hungarian government has submitted bill that would not only ban Pride, but would also impose heavy fines on anyone who attends. The bill was submitted at 23:59 on Sunday, and was already discussed in the justice committee of Parliament at 10:00 am.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
For those who wondering what to expect in Hungary leading up to the 2026 elections: PM Viktor Orbán has just compared his political opponents – including judges (!), journalists, NGOs and politicians - to bugs who must be eliminated.
March 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
For those who wondering what to expect in Hungary leading up to the 2026 elections: PM Viktor Orbán has just compared his political opponents – including judges (!), journalists, NGOs and politicians - to bugs who must be eliminated.
"Polak wegier dwa bratanki" translated by #Hungarian FM Szijjártó:
"Radosław Sikorski is one of the most vicious pro-war politicians in Europe, so it is not surprising that he had a clash with Elon Musk, who represents a pro-peace US government".
How is your day going?
"Radosław Sikorski is one of the most vicious pro-war politicians in Europe, so it is not surprising that he had a clash with Elon Musk, who represents a pro-peace US government".
How is your day going?
March 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Polak wegier dwa bratanki" translated by #Hungarian FM Szijjártó:
"Radosław Sikorski is one of the most vicious pro-war politicians in Europe, so it is not surprising that he had a clash with Elon Musk, who represents a pro-peace US government".
How is your day going?
"Radosław Sikorski is one of the most vicious pro-war politicians in Europe, so it is not surprising that he had a clash with Elon Musk, who represents a pro-peace US government".
How is your day going?
Hungarians owning multiple passports whose work the government deems to threaten “national sovereignty” can be expelled from the country, according to a draft constitutional amendment.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Orban Threatens Dual Citizens With Expulsion Before Hungary Vote
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is targeting people with dual citizenship as part of a broadening crackdown ahead of elections next year.
www.bloomberg.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Hungarians owning multiple passports whose work the government deems to threaten “national sovereignty” can be expelled from the country, according to a draft constitutional amendment.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
❗️The #Hungarian government is set to ban the Budapest Pride march. The right of children to physical and mental development will be enshrined in the constitution. "There will be no Pride in the future as we know it, city marches do not serve the protection of children", minister Gulyás said.
February 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
❗️The #Hungarian government is set to ban the Budapest Pride march. The right of children to physical and mental development will be enshrined in the constitution. "There will be no Pride in the future as we know it, city marches do not serve the protection of children", minister Gulyás said.
What happens when you exercise your right to freedom of speech at a protest for judicial indepence in #Hungary:
1. Well-known writer of government paper starts listing participating judges by name.
2. Pro-gov. channel TV2 spreads fake news by stating no judges attended the event.
1. Well-known writer of government paper starts listing participating judges by name.
2. Pro-gov. channel TV2 spreads fake news by stating no judges attended the event.
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
What happens when you exercise your right to freedom of speech at a protest for judicial indepence in #Hungary:
1. Well-known writer of government paper starts listing participating judges by name.
2. Pro-gov. channel TV2 spreads fake news by stating no judges attended the event.
1. Well-known writer of government paper starts listing participating judges by name.
2. Pro-gov. channel TV2 spreads fake news by stating no judges attended the event.
“Justice is not for sale”
In an unprecedented move, thousands of judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in #Budapest on Saturday to protest for judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. Photos: Zsolt Reviczky/HVG
In an unprecedented move, thousands of judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in #Budapest on Saturday to protest for judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. Photos: Zsolt Reviczky/HVG
February 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
“Justice is not for sale”
In an unprecedented move, thousands of judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in #Budapest on Saturday to protest for judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. Photos: Zsolt Reviczky/HVG
In an unprecedented move, thousands of judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in #Budapest on Saturday to protest for judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay. Photos: Zsolt Reviczky/HVG
New laws to sanction civil society, LGBTQ people, high chance of Budapest Pride being banned, fight against “foreign influence”, and “a territory under the name of Ukraine” – this was Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s ‘state of the nation’ speech in 2025. Brace yourselves for the worst. 1/8🧵
February 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
New laws to sanction civil society, LGBTQ people, high chance of Budapest Pride being banned, fight against “foreign influence”, and “a territory under the name of Ukraine” – this was Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s ‘state of the nation’ speech in 2025. Brace yourselves for the worst. 1/8🧵
This Saturday, #Hungarian judges will be demonstrating for the first time in the country's modern history. More than 4000 people have responded to the event that will start at 1pm in Kossuth tér for the "independence of the judiciary". See the link: facebook.com/events/s/iga...
IGAZSÁG: ÜGY -
Demonstráció az igazságszolgáltatás függetlenségéért
Event in Budapest, Hungary by Magyar Bírói Egyesület on Saturday, February 22 2025 with 2.7K people interested and 803 people going. 7 posts in the discussion.
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February 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This Saturday, #Hungarian judges will be demonstrating for the first time in the country's modern history. More than 4000 people have responded to the event that will start at 1pm in Kossuth tér for the "independence of the judiciary". See the link: facebook.com/events/s/iga...