The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fidesz/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Fidesz | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fidesz/ 32 32 Orban’s defeat in Hungary has ripple effect for Trump, US conservatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/orbans-defeat-in-hungary-has-ripple-effect-for-trump-us-conservatives/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800734 US president is outspoken supporter of Hungarian former PM who used governmental powers to stifle LGBTQ+ rights, crack down on press freedom and undermine the judicial system

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]]> Hungary’s Orban vows crackdown on press, immigrants in conspiracy theory-laden speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-vows-crackdown-on-press-immigrants-in-conspiracy-theory-laden-speech/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:10:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3503630 Dueling demonstrations held in central Budapest as thousands rally around promising political force Péter Magyar, who seeks to challenge Orban in elections next year

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]]> US conservatives embrace controversial far-right Hungarian PM seen as authoritarian https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-conservatives-embrace-controversial-far-right-hungarian-pm-seen-as-authoritarian/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:46:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2805231 Viktor Orban, criticized for pushing anti-democratic principles, has become a hero to segments of the Republican Party; is set to attend Conservative Political Action Conference

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]]> Hungary’s Orban says Jewish group ignores anti-Semitism as left, far-right unite https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-says-jewish-group-ignores-anti-semitism-as-left-far-right-unite/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:34:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2409789 PM charges Mazsihisz not speaking out over candidate with history of making racist comments about Jews; group denies claim by Orban, himself accused of fomenting hatred

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]]> Party of Hungary leader Orban suspended from EU lawmaker group https://www.timesofisrael.com/party-of-hungary-leader-orban-suspended-from-eu-lawmaker-group/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:51:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2041042 Fidesz and EPP say move a joint decision, keeping door open for re-engagement, as alliance of center-right EU parties pushes back against Budapest's targeting of Juncker, Soros

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]]> Hungary’s leader calls his EU parliament critics ‘useful idiots’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-leader-calls-eu-parliament-critics-useful-idiots/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2029754 Some members of center-right European People's Party are seeking to oust Viktor Orban's Fidesz over illiberal policies, anti-migration ad campaign

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]]> Livid protesters block Hungarian PM Orban as he leaves Yad Vashem https://www.timesofisrael.com/livid-protesters-block-hungarian-pm-orban-as-he-leaves-yad-vashem/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:22:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1892613&preview=true&preview_id=1892613 Demonstrators shout 'shame on you' in anger at leader for apparent embrace of anti-Semitic elements, and at Holocaust memorial for hosting him

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]]> In unsubtle dig, Rivlin warns visiting Hungarian PM of ‘neo-facism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-unsubtle-dig-rivlin-warns-visiting-hungarian-pm-of-neo-facism/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:20:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1892418 Fascist groups a 'real danger' to the free world, president tells Viktor Orban; also praises his support of Israel and efforts to fight anti-Semitism

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]]> In Israel, hard-right Hungarian PM hails himself and Netanyahu as ‘patriots’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-hard-right-hungarian-pm-hails-himself-and-netanyahu-as-patriots/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:01:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1892267&preview=true&preview_id=1892267 Meeting with the premier, Viktor Orban celebrates 'excellent ties,' vows 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism, claims Jew-hatred declining in Eastern Europe while rising in the West

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]]> In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-move-foreign-ministry-fetes-hungarys-orban-as-he-arrives-in-israel/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:42:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1891950&preview=true&preview_id=1891950 Ministry touts visit as promoting bilateral ties, hails prime minister for combating anti-Semitism despite criticism over his praise for Nazi-era leader and anti-Soros campaign

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]]> ‘Shame!’ Opposition MKs cry foul as Hungarian PM visits https://www.timesofisrael.com/shame-opposition-mks-cry-foul-as-hungarian-pm-set-to-visit/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:49:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1891840&preview=true&preview_id=1891840 Lawmakers protest Israel trip by Viktor Orban, who has praised a former Nazi ally and launched a campaign against George Soros

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]]> Hungary’s controversial Orban to begin two-day Israel visit Wednesday https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-controversial-orban-to-begin-two-day-israel-visit-wednesday/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:17:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1891510&preview=true&preview_id=1891510 Hungarian PM will visit Yad Vashem and Western Wall, as well as meet with Netanyahu in a sign of burgeoning ties between the two leaders

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]]> Hungary’s controversial Orban to make first trip to Israel next month https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-to-make-first-trip-to-israel-next-month/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:28:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1879165 PM, who is at odds with local Jewish community, hosts Israel's national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat in Budapest, discusses strengthening ties

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]]> Hungary’s Orban retains two-thirds legislative majority https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-retains-two-thirds-legislative-majority/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:53:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1830571 Final ballot count gives ruling right-wing Fidesz party 133 seats in the 199-seat parliament, after elections that observers said were marked by 'intimidating, xenophobic rhetoric'

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]]> Netanyahu congratulates Orban on reelection, invites him to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-congratulates-orban-on-reelection-invites-him-to-israel/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:44:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1826422&preview=true&preview_id=1826422 After landslide poll victory for Hungarian leader, PM thanks him for supporting Israel in international forums

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