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Nothing left of the left in Hungary?
The left self-sacrificed to help elect Magyar in 2026. Now, it needs to rebuild, writes Gabriela Greilinger.
After Politics, the Hungarian Media World is also Being Reshaped.
The aftershocks of regime change also have implications for Hungary’s media landscape. - writes Ábel Bede
Record-low water levels spell trouble for Hungary
Environmental concerns are highlighted amid this year’s heatwaves. -writes Lili Rutai
Finding a New President
Iván Merker discusses the politics of finding a new president in Hungary.
The Amazing President We Never Had
Judit Polgár's failed nomination reveals why changing Hungary is harder than changing its constitution. - writes Egon Zsiros
Hungary Is More Liberal on LGBTQ Rights Than Its Politics Suggests
Budapest Pride took place last month, a year after the banned march drew more than 200,000 people in defiance of the Orbán government. What are the prospects for LGBTQ rights under Tisza?
April 12 Was a Revolution. Its Leaders Are Acting Like it, Too.
Ábel Bede defends Tisza’s direct removal of President Tamás Sulyok and their proposal to introduce a 12-year term-limit for MPs.
Hungarian Observer Summer Break
The Team is going on a two-week break. We will be back on 17 July.
Fidesz, the Hungarian ‘cosa nostra’
In a recent speech, Magyar equated Fidesz with the Mafia. While known for his hostile attitude toward the former Fidesz elite, his retaliatory rhetoric may backfire, writes Gabriela Greilinger.