# Hungarian Observer

The Hungarian Observer newsletter offers first-class insight into Hungarian politics and culture.

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## [Send in your Questions for our August Q&A!](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/send-in-your-questions-for-our-august)

_2026-08-14 · HungarianObserver_

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## [Nothing left of the left in Hungary?](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/nothing-left-of-the-left-in-hungary)

_2026-08-11 · HungarianObserver_

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.](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/after-politics-the-hungarian-media)

_2026-08-07 · HungarianObserver_

The aftershocks of regime change also have implications for Hungary’s media landscape. - writes Ábel Bede

## [Record-low water levels spell trouble for Hungary](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/record-low-water-levels-spell-trouble)

_2026-07-31 · HungarianObserver_

Environmental concerns are highlighted amid this year’s heatwaves. -writes Lili Rutai

## [Finding a New President](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/finding-a-new-president)

_2026-07-28 · HungarianObserver_

Iván Merker discusses the politics of finding a new president in Hungary.

## [The Amazing President We Never Had](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/the-amazing-president-we-never-had)

_2026-07-24 · HungarianObserver_

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](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/hungary-is-more-liberal-on-lgbtq)

_2026-07-21 · Hanna Folsz_

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.](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/april-12-was-a-revolution-its-leaders)

_2026-07-17 · HungarianObserver_

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](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/hungarian-observer-summer-break)

_2026-07-03 · HungarianObserver_

The Team is going on a two-week break. We will be back on 17 July.

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## [Fidesz, the Hungarian ‘cosa nostra’](https://hungarianobserver.substack.com/p/fidesz-the-hungarian-cosa-nostra)

_2026-06-30 · HungarianObserver_

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.