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%.
Nr. 5. It’s the economy, stupid: "If the Ukrainian energy threat materialises, Hungarian families' electricity bills will double and their heating bills will quadruple. We will not allow this to happen."
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nr. 5. It’s the economy, stupid: "If the Ukrainian energy threat materialises, Hungarian families' electricity bills will double and their heating bills will quadruple. We will not allow this to happen."
Nr. 4. The Trumpian peace mission: “We want peace. We don’t want a new Eastern front, so we don’t want Ukraine’s EU membership either”.
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nr. 4. The Trumpian peace mission: “We want peace. We don’t want a new Eastern front, so we don’t want Ukraine’s EU membership either”.
Nr. 3. Very official sounding: “EU support for Ukraine is just an excuse for Europe's war reorganisation. Let's not allow decisions to be made over our heads”
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nr. 3. Very official sounding: “EU support for Ukraine is just an excuse for Europe's war reorganisation. Let's not allow decisions to be made over our heads”
Nr. 2. Has the gangster-factor: “Gigantic cars, not very trustworthy-looking fellows. If Ukraine were a member of the EU, Ukrainian criminal gangs would be able to infiltrate Hungary unhindered. This must be prevented.”
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nr. 2. Has the gangster-factor: “Gigantic cars, not very trustworthy-looking fellows. If Ukraine were a member of the EU, Ukrainian criminal gangs would be able to infiltrate Hungary unhindered. This must be prevented.”
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
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.
❗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
‼️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.
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.
❗️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🧵
For the third time in a row, #Hungary is the EU’s most corrupt country, according to Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perception Index.
To understand why, I recommend watching The Dynasty, a documentary about Viktor Orban's family affairs: www.youtube.com/watch?si=loY...
To understand why, I recommend watching The Dynasty, a documentary about Viktor Orban's family affairs: www.youtube.com/watch?si=loY...
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
For the third time in a row, #Hungary is the EU’s most corrupt country, according to Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perception Index.
To understand why, I recommend watching The Dynasty, a documentary about Viktor Orban's family affairs: www.youtube.com/watch?si=loY...
To understand why, I recommend watching The Dynasty, a documentary about Viktor Orban's family affairs: www.youtube.com/watch?si=loY...
Hungary was eagerly waiting for the “good news” PM Viktor Orban promised to announce today. Only to find out “the state will soon pay the interest rates back after retail treasury bonds”.
I’m sure happy we haven’t gone bankrupt but isn’t that how bonds are supposed to work?
I’m sure happy we haven’t gone bankrupt but isn’t that how bonds are supposed to work?
January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hungary was eagerly waiting for the “good news” PM Viktor Orban promised to announce today. Only to find out “the state will soon pay the interest rates back after retail treasury bonds”.
I’m sure happy we haven’t gone bankrupt but isn’t that how bonds are supposed to work?
I’m sure happy we haven’t gone bankrupt but isn’t that how bonds are supposed to work?
For those who were fed up with inauguration day, some fun: Have you heard about the music video that is taking Hungary by storm, and has been viewed 4 million times in a matter of days (in a country of less than 10 million)?
January 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
For those who were fed up with inauguration day, some fun: Have you heard about the music video that is taking Hungary by storm, and has been viewed 4 million times in a matter of days (in a country of less than 10 million)?
Judges holding demonstrations, writing letters of dissent. Resignations, threats. The National Judicial Council annulling a controversial agreement made with the government. What is going on in #Hungary's judiciary? Let me explain. Brace yourselves, thread is coming.⬇️
January 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Judges holding demonstrations, writing letters of dissent. Resignations, threats. The National Judicial Council annulling a controversial agreement made with the government. What is going on in #Hungary's judiciary? Let me explain. Brace yourselves, thread is coming.⬇️
Who is Antal Rogán,Minister in Charge of the Hungarian Prime Minister Orban’s Cabinet Office?
He has never-before-seen control over many government entities, including the National Communications Office, the Digital Government Agency, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
He has never-before-seen control over many government entities, including the National Communications Office, the Digital Government Agency, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
January 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Who is Antal Rogán,Minister in Charge of the Hungarian Prime Minister Orban’s Cabinet Office?
He has never-before-seen control over many government entities, including the National Communications Office, the Digital Government Agency, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
He has never-before-seen control over many government entities, including the National Communications Office, the Digital Government Agency, and the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
A few days after meeting DonaldTrump in Florida, #Hungarian PM Viktor Orban confirms he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone for an hour this morning.
The reason:
"We we must use all diplomatic means at our disposal to promote a ceasefire and peace".
The reason:
"We we must use all diplomatic means at our disposal to promote a ceasefire and peace".
December 11, 2024 at 11:32 AM
A few days after meeting DonaldTrump in Florida, #Hungarian PM Viktor Orban confirms he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone for an hour this morning.
The reason:
"We we must use all diplomatic means at our disposal to promote a ceasefire and peace".
The reason:
"We we must use all diplomatic means at our disposal to promote a ceasefire and peace".
Peace mission 2.0 Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Mar-a-Lago again.
Don’t forget Orban is still holding the rotating presidency of the EU
Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Mar-a-Lago again.
Don’t forget Orban is still holding the rotating presidency of the EU
December 9, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Peace mission 2.0 Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Mar-a-Lago again.
Don’t forget Orban is still holding the rotating presidency of the EU
Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Mar-a-Lago again.
Don’t forget Orban is still holding the rotating presidency of the EU
For those who missed it: last week's bombshell surprise in 🇭🇺 is our poll by Median. Péter Magyar’s Tisza party is well ahead of ViktorOrban's Fidesz:
⚫️voting age population: 34 vs 27%
⚫️committed voters: 44 vs 36%
⚫️voting age population: 34 vs 27%
⚫️committed voters: 44 vs 36%
December 2, 2024 at 9:47 AM
For those who missed it: last week's bombshell surprise in 🇭🇺 is our poll by Median. Péter Magyar’s Tisza party is well ahead of ViktorOrban's Fidesz:
⚫️voting age population: 34 vs 27%
⚫️committed voters: 44 vs 36%
⚫️voting age population: 34 vs 27%
⚫️committed voters: 44 vs 36%