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☆ US Is 'Confident' Sweden Will Soon Join NATO - US Envoy to Hungary
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Nov. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The United States is "confident" that Sweden will soon be a member of NATO, the U.S. ambassador to Hungary said on Thursday, adding he had been assured by the Hungarian government that Budapest would not be the last to ratify the bid. Relations between Budapest and Washington have soured because of Hungary's foot-dragging over the ratification of Sweden's NATO accession and also over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's warm ties with Moscow despite the war in Ukraine. "I have been repeatedly assured at the senior-most levels of this government that Hungary will not be last to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO," Ambassador David Pressman said. Sweden's NATO membership is still pending ratification by Turkey and Hungary. Orban's Fidesz was expected to submit the bill to parliament on Tuesday, but it has been delayed.

Persons: Viktor Orban's, David Pressman, Orban, Vladimir Putin's, Pressman, Putin, that's, Krisztina, Gareth Jones Organizations: NATO, Fidesz Locations: BUDAPEST, United States, Sweden, U.S, Hungary, Hungarian, Budapest, Washington, Moscow, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Beijing

☆ Orban’s Dream of an Illiberal Pan-European Alliance Is Fading
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Andrew Higgins | More About Andrew Higgins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Exultant after winning his fourth election in a row last year on promises to protect Christian values and keep out immigrants, Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary thanked like-minded conservatives in Poland as well as other “friends” abroad for their support. Europe was turning his way, he rejoiced. Hungary “is not the past,” he said, but “our common European future.”But Mr. Orban’s hopes of leading a pan-European movement — one that is deeply illiberal and infused with nationalism — are fading, deflated by the poor performance at the polls by some of his most fervent admirers in Europe and deep divisions over the war in Ukraine. Most crucially, Poland’s governing Law and Justice party — a longtime partner of Mr. Orban’s Fidesz party in its battles with the European Union over minority rights, migrants, the rule of law and other issues— lost a general election last month.

Persons: Exultant, Viktor Orban, Hungary “, ”, Orban’s, — Organizations: Orban’s Fidesz, European Union Locations: Poland, Europe, Hungary, Ukraine

☆ Trump praised Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán as 'the leader of Turkey'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump appeared to mix up two different countries while talking about Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. AdvertisementAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as "the leader of Turkey" during a rambling speech. "Viktor Orbán, did anyone ever hear of him, he is probably one of the strongest leaders anywhere in the world. He is the leader of Turkey," said Trump, adding that Orbán shares a "front" with Russia. AdvertisementAdvertisementX user @Acyn captured part of the speech:Trump: I was very honored, there’s a man, Viktor Orbán.

Persons: Trump, Viktor Orbán, Orbán, —, Donald Trump, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Victor Orbán, doesn't, there’s, Joe Biden, Tucker Carlson Organizations: Hungary's, Service, Fidesz, Fox News, Conservative Locations: Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Derry , New Hampshire

☆ Two People Killed in Explosion in Northern Hungary -Media
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Two people, including a police officer, were killed and several others injured in an explosion during a police operation in the northern city of Esztergom, online media reported on Wednesday. Hungarian online media reported that the blast went off in a house on the outskirts of the city near the Slovak border as police responded to a threat. Local media said the explosion also killed the perpetrator, who was yet to be identified. In a Facebook post, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed condolences to a police officer killed on duty without specifically referring to the incident reported in local media. His ruling Fidesz parliamentary group also said in a statement that a police officer was killed in an explosion in the northern city of Esztergom.

Persons: Viktor Orban, Gergely Szakacs, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Wednesday . Police Locations: BUDAPEST, Esztergom, Hungarian

☆ Hungary politician flags possible delay for Sweden's NATO bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Swedish and NATO flags are seen printed on paper this illustration taken April 13, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquire Licensing RightsBUDAPEST, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Hungary is not sure it needs to approve Sweden's bid to join NATO, the parliament speaker told local television late on Sunday, potentially signalling further delays to the process. Hungary's approval has been stranded in parliament since July 2022, amid concerns over criticism by Swedish politicians of Hungary's democratic backsliding. "It is not sure we need to approve this bid," parliament speaker Laszlo Kover, a senior lawmaker of the ruling Fidesz party, told HirTV, referring to Sweden. Turkey and Hungary, however, have yet to ratify Sweden's bid, and both countries have said they closely coordinating their stance on the matter.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Laszlo Kover, HirTV, reconvene, Krisztina, Muralikumar Anantharaman Organizations: NATO, REUTERS, Rights, Fidesz, Swedish, Sweden's, Thomson Locations: Hungary, Swedish, Sweden, Hungarian, Ukraine, Turkey

☆ Hungary says 'grievances' hold up ratification of Sweden's NATO accession
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUDAPEST, March 29 (Reuters) - Hungary is holding up Sweden's admission to NATO because of grievances over criticism by Stockholm of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, the Hungarian government spokesman said on Wednesday. Bridging the gap will require effort on both sides, spokesman Zoltan Kovacs said. Sweden and its neighbour Finland asked to join the NATO military alliance last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said last week that Turkey's parliament would also start ratifying Finland's accession. But it held off approving Sweden's bid, accusing it of harbouring Kurdish militants.

☆ Hungary parliament backs Finland's NATO accession, Swedish bid pending
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Krisztina Than | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen attend the voting of the ratification of Finland's NATO membership in Budapest, Hungary, March 27, 2023. Although Finland's bid has now been approved, the Swedish bill is still stranded in the Hungarian parliament. The bill on Finland's NATO accession was passed with 182 in favour and six votes against, after Fidesz said last week it would back the motion. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said last week that Turkey's parliament would also start ratifying Finland's accession. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief political aide said on Twitter on Sunday the government backed Sweden's NATO membership and "now it's up to the parliament to make a decision."

☆ Hungary's ruling party to back Finland's NATO accession in March 27 vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUDAPEST, March 17 (Reuters) - Hungary's legislature will vote on the ratification of Finland's NATO accession on March 27 and the majority ruling party bloc will unanimously support the bid, the leader of the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Friday. Mate Kocsis said in a Facebook post that the Fidesz parliamentary group will decide on Sweden's NATO accession "later," without specifying. Sweden and Finland applied last year for membership of the transatlantic military alliance after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. "We will bring forward the parliamentary vote (on Finland's NATO accession) to March 27 and will unanimously vote yes," Kocsis said in his statement. "On the issue of Sweden, the parliamentary group will decide at a later date."

☆ Hungary ruling party seeks new delay in Nordic NATO ratifications
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BUDAPEST, March 14 (Reuters) - Hungary's ruling party lawmakers want to postpone next week's parliament session, which means a further delay in its ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO admission. The ruling Fidesz party confirmed to Reuters that parliament would not hold a session next week, which they said was due to a "delay in negotiations with Brussels." Hungary is mired in a dispute with the European Commission over the release of EU funds. Sweden and Finland applied last year for membership of the transatlantic military alliance after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. All 30 NATO members must ratify the applications, and Hungary and Turkey have held back their approvals.

☆ Hungary vows to fight in EU court to defend anti-LGBT law
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BUDAPEST, March 9 (Reuters) - Hungary's Justice Minister said late on Wednesday that Budapest would fight in the Court of Justice of the EU to defend an education law that Brussels says discriminates against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The government has said the law aimed to protect children, not target the LGBT community. "Just as we have done so far, we will go to the wall if it's about protecting our children," Varga said, adding that uphold the legislation was necessary and further measures would be taken. The European Commission referred Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU over the anti-LGBT law in mid-2022. The commission has said it considers that the law violates the EU's internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals and EU values.

☆ Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bids
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUDAPEST, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday more talks between parliamentary groups were needed before Hungary's ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, which lawmakers will start debating next Wednesday. Orban added that in the end, it should be made clear that Hungary supports Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, but said Turkey's concerns regarding Sweden's entry should also be heard, otherwise the expansion effort could fail. "Regarding Turkey, they are also our allies, and therefore we need to hear their voice," Orban said. Turkey recently indicated it would approve only Finland for NATO membership, while Hungary says it has been delayed by a flurry of legislation required to unlock European Union funds. "We need to pay attention to Turkey as in the end, the entire process will stall.

☆ Hungary exempts sale of local Vodafone unit from competition scrutiny
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUDAPEST, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Hungary's government has declared local IT firm 4iG's purchase of a 51% stake in Vodafone's Hungarian unit a transaction of national strategic interest, exempting the deal from competition scrutiny, according to a decree published late on Monday. British telecom group Vodafone (VOD.L) said on Monday it had agreed to the sale of its Hungarian business to local IT company 4iG and the Hungarian state. Under the plan, 4iG will hold a majority 51% stake while the Hungarian state will hold 49%, and the transaction is expected to close later this month. In the decree, the government said 4iG's acquisition of the Vodafone stake served the country's "security of telecoms services supply" and would therefore qualify as a deal of "national strategic significance." "The classification excludes, inter alia, the jurisdiction of the Hungarian Competition Authority," brokerage Equilor said in a client note on Tuesday.

☆ Economic chaos will break Orbán’s strongman spirit
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Pierre Briancon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

GDP growth is seen slowing to 1.8% in 2023 after growing 5.7% in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund forecasts. But thousands of students and teachers took to the streets in October to protest against rocketing prices and stagnating wages. For now Brussels has only approved the release of 5.8 billion euros of the funds, after Orbán made concessions on Ukraine aid and taxation. Without all the EU funds, Orbán will have to row back on his most populist economic measures. The risk of economic chaos will provide him with a strong incentive to step down from his most defiant, illiberal stances.

☆ Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland, Sweden early next year - PM Orban
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WARSAW, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that Hungary's parliament would ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden early next year. Orban told a briefing after a meeting of the Visegrad Group in Slovakia that his government had already decided that Hungary would support Finland's and Sweden's NATO accession and parliament would set this item on its agenda at its first session next year. "Hungary will surely give its backing to their accession, after the government had done, also parliament will do so," Orban said. Hungary and Turkey are the only members of the alliance who have not yet cleared the accession. Reporting by Alan Charlish, Pawel Florkiewicz, Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Editing by Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Hungary: Finland and Sweden 'can count on us' in NATO bid
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A view of the flags of Finland, NATO and Sweden during a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's application for membership in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/PoolBUDAPEST, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Hungary's parliament will discuss the ratification of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO during its autumn session after a series of EU-related bills have been passed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Wednesday. "Finland and Sweden are our allies and they can count on us," Gergely Gulyas told a briefing. Hungary and Turkey are the only members of the alliance who have not cleared the accession. "Our aim is that parliament should ratify their application before the end of this year ... we have always said we supported the ratification," Gulyas said, in reply to a question.

BUDAPEST, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Hungary should prepare for a prolonged war in neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, sharply criticising European Union sanctions imposed on Russia which he said have "backfired", driving up energy prices. Orban, long at odds with the EU over some of his policies seen in Brussels as anti-democratic, urged a ceasefire to end the war and said the sanctions against Russia were dealing a blow to Europe's economy. "We can safely say that as a result of the sanctions, European people have become poorer, while Russia has not fallen to its knees," Orban said. "This weapon has backfired, with the sanctions Europe has shot itself in the foot." Orban, whose government is in talks with the European Commission to secure billions of euros in EU funds blocked over rule-of-law concerns, said his government would launch a "national consultation" asking Hungarians about sanctions.

☆ Hungary PM Orban says EU's Russia sanctions should be scrapped
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban looks on during a news conference after the parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary April 6, 2022. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File PhotoBUDAPEST, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told his ruling Fidesz party that sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union should be scrapped, the pro-government daily Magyar Nemzet reported late on Wednesday. Without sanctions, Europe could regain strength and could avoid a looming recession, the report quoted Orban as saying, reiterating his earlier stance that the sanctions were hurting Europe more than Russia. On his Facebook page, Orban posted from the party meeting:"The Brussels sanctions have pushed Europe into an energy crisis." read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Krisztina Than; Editing by Raju GopalakrishnanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Șefa executivului european a vorbit despre aceasta la audieri în Parlamentul European, la Strasbourg, cu numai o zi înainte ca legea ungară să între în vigoare, la 8 iulie. „Această lege este una rușinoasă, contravine profund valorilor fundamentale ale Uniunii Europene, contravine protecției minorităților, demnității umane, egalității și respectului pentru drepturile omului”, a spus Von der Leyen. Potrivit oficialei europene, Comisia își va folosi împuternicirile de gardian al tratatelor, dacă Ungaria nu remediază situația, prin intentarea unui proces de judecată, care poate avea ca rezultat amenzi aplicate de Curtea Europeană de Justiție. Adoptată cu voturile partidului de dreapta Fidesz al premierului Viktor Orban, legea ungară spune că filme, publicații și alte informații în care apar homosexuali și lesbiene nu pot fi arătate minorilor pentru că „ar avea consecințe negative asupra dezvoltării lor morale”.

Persons: der Leyen, Viktor Orban Organizations: Parlamentul European, Uniunii Europene, Curtea Europeană, Justiție Locations: Strasbourg, ungară, Ungaria, Fidesz

☆ Ungaria și drepturile minorităților sexuale. Nașterea unui nou țap ispășitor — Moldova.org
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-02 | by ( Autor Invitat | ) www.moldova.org time to read: +2 min

Avem însă o lege care apără copiii și părinții”, s-a apărat Viktor Orban la Summitul UE din săptămâna trecută, când a fost criticat dur. Dar ce a început ca o lege împotriva pedofiliei s-a transformat într-o lege anti-LGBTQ – similară cu cea a „propagandei anti-gay” din Rusia. Zsófia Fülöp (@zsofia_fulop) este jurnalistă maghiară care scrie despre sănătate, problemele sociale și politice în săptămânalul independent magyarnarancs.hu. Ea face parte din cei 48% dintre maghiari care consideră că persoanele LGBTQ au aceleași drepturi ca și heterosexualii. Fotografiile/infograficele de pe platforma moldova.org pot fi preluate în număr de maxim 2 bucăți per material și doar cu menționarea Moldova.org și numele autorului/autoarei.

Persons: Viktor Orban, pedofiliei Organizations: magyarnarancs.hu Locations: maghiar, Fidesz, Rusia, ost

„Ungaria este printre puținele țări ale căror Guverne luptă pentru valorile tradiționale, pentru valorile creștine, pentru familia formată doar din bărbat și femeie. Apreciez afirmația făcută de ministrul Familiei din această țară, Katalin Novak, precum și efortul premierului ungar, Viktor Orban în apărarea valorilor tradiționale și creștine. În același timp, regret mult cenzura impusă la nivel european din partea celor care susțin propaganda homosexualismului. Partidul de guvernământ Fidesz din Ungaria a propus un proiect de lege care interzice diseminarea a ceea ce a numit „conţinuturi care promovează schimbările de sex sau homosexualitatea în şcoli”. Ministrul maghiar al Familiei, Katalin Novak a declarat că Ungaria nu va accepta regulile conform cărora în lume există alte genuri, în afară de bărbați și femei.

Persons: Katalin Novak, Viktor Orban, Igor Dodon, Declaraţiile Organizations: Familiei, Facebook, Partidul Locations: Ungaria, UE, Fidesz, Germania, Munchen

☆ Ungaria a adoptat legea care interzice „promovarea” homosexualității în rândul minorilor
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-15 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Profimedia ImagesUngaria a adoptat legea care interzice „promovarea” homosexualității în rândul minorilorUngaria a adoptat marţi un text de lege care interzice „promovarea” homosexualităţii în rândul minorilor, provocând îngrijorarea apărătorilor drepturilor omului, pe fondul înmulţirii restricţiilor impuse de către guvernul condus de Viktor Orban persoanelor LGBT, relatează AFP. Opoziţia a boicotat votul, cu excepţia partidului Jobbik, formaţiune de extremă-dreapta anti-Orban, care a votat pentru. Acelaşi lucru va fi valabil şi pentru cărţi, cum a fost o colecţie de poveşti şi legende care minimizează homosexualitatea şi care a atras nemulţumirea guvernului în toamna anului 2020. Serialele precum „Friends” sau filmele precum „Bridget Jones”, „Harry Potter” şi „Billy Eliot”, în care este menţionată homosexualitatea, ar putea fi interzise minorilor, au avertizat ONG-urile. Mii de persoane au ieşit luni seara pe străzile Budapestei pentru a denunţa această „propagandă permanentă” a guvernului împotriva comunităţii LGBT.

Persons: Viktor Orban, Opoziţia, Orban, Bridget Jones, Harry Potter, Billy Eliot Organizations: Coca - Cola Locations: Ungaria, Fidesz, Budapestei

☆ Правящая партия Венгрии предложила законопроект против ЛГБТ-сообщества – Цензура МД
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-14 | by ( ) cenzura.md time to read: +1 min

В мире Правящая партия Венгрии предложила законопроект против ЛГБТ-сообществаПравящая партия Венгрии Fidesz внесла на рассмотрение парламента законопроект, запрещающий распространение в школах того, что она называет «контентом, пропагандирующим смену пола или гомосексуальность», сообщает Reuters. Проект, который относится и к рекламной индустрии, также предусматривает создание списка организаций, уполномоченных проводить уроки полового воспитания в школах. Несколько правозащитных групп призвали Fidesz отозвать законопроект, который может быть поставлен на голосование уже на следующей неделе. Правительство Орбана, которое усилило свою анти-ЛГБТ риторику в последние годы, переопределило брак как союз между мужчиной и женщиной и запретило усыновления однополыми парами. Правительство также отменило правовой статус трансгендеров ретроактивным решением, которое, по мнению Конституционного суда, нарушило основной закон.

Persons: Орбан Organizations: Правящая партия, ЛГБТсообществаПравящая партия, Конституционный суд Locations: Венгрия

☆ В Венгрии намерены запретить пропаганду гомосексуализма
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-14 | by ( ) ehomd.info time to read: +2 min

Венгерские власти продвигают законопроект, который запрещает пропаганду гомосексуализма и смены пола в сфере образования и на телевидении. Рассматриваемый законопроект основывается на Конституции Венгрии, которая четко определяет брак как союз между мужчиной и женщиной. В случае нарушения закона в крайнем случае может вмешаться государственный регулятор и даже прекратить трансляцию программы (до часа). Его критикуют в том числе и потому, что Будапешт якобы списал его с аналогичных российских законов. В Венгрии – совсем другие законы и другие учителя.

Persons: Виктор Орбан, Иисусатрансгендер Organizations: Европейская либеральная общественность Locations: Венгрия, США, Будапешт, Европа

Proiectul, care ar urma să se aplice şi industriei publicităţii, mai prevede crearea unei liste a organizaţiilor autorizate să predea lecţii de educaţie sexuală în şcoli. Grupurile pentru drepturile omului din Ungaria cer retragerea proiectuluiHáttér şi alte şase grupuri pentru drepturile omului au cerut Fidesz să retragă proiectul, care ar putea fi supus la vot săptămâna viitoare. Legea din 2013 din Rusia interzice „propaganda în favoarea relaţiilor sexuale netradiţionale” în rândul tinerilor, aminteşte Reuters. În Ungaria, căsătoria între persoane de acelaşi sex nu este recunoscută şi doar cuplurile heterosexuale pot adopta copii. Guvernul a eliminat de asemenea statutul legal al persoanelor transgender, într-o decizie cu aplicare retroactivă despre care Curtea constituţională a afirmat că încalcă legea fundamentală.

Persons: Fidesz, Orban Organizations: gay, Reuters, Uniunea Europeană Locations: Fidesz, Rusia, Ungaria, Europa, Polonia, justiţie

☆ Parlamentul ungar a aprobat legea care împiedică adopţiile de către cupluri de acelaşi sex
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-15 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Parlamentul ungar, în care partidul FIDESZ al premierului Viktor Orban deţine o majoritate de două treimi de mandate, a adoptat marţi o lege care împiedică adopţiile de către cuplurile de acelaşi sex, transmite Reuters, citat de agerpres.ro. Legea, propusă de guvernul Orban, prevede că doar cuplurile căsătorite pot adopta copii, iar persoanele singure pot face acest lucru doar cu permisiune specială din partea ministrului pentru problemele familiei. Ungaria nu permite căsătoria între persoane de acelaşi sex. Adopţia de către cupluri de acelaşi sex era posibilă până acum dacă unul din parteneri depunea cerere în calitate de persoană singură. Katalin Novak, ministrul pentru problemele familiei, este o conservatoare care promovează modelul familiei tradiţionale, menţionează Reuters.

Persons: FIDESZ, Viktor Orban deţine, Orban, Judit Varga, Katalin Novak Organizations: Reuters Locations: ungar, Ungaria, Budapesta

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