Hungary
Hungarian opposition party Fidesz's office raided by prosecutors, party claims
"The Tisza Party's plan to eliminate Fidesz and with it the resistance to tyranny through political means has failed," the post read.
Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency
Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his term in office
EU moving toward implementing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, ambassador confirms
The European Union Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11, where actions against Israeli settlements could potentially be approved.
Hungary’s elections and the future of its Jewish life, Israel relations - opinion
For Jewish communities – and for Israel – the lesson is clear: not every narrative that dominates headlines reflects underlying reality, and not every shift in politics determines the future.
The end of an era: Why the Orban-Netanyahu axis collapsed - opinion
Budapest is no longer a legal “safe haven”; should an Israeli leader subject to an ICC warrant land in Hungary, the authorities would be compelled to act.
Hungary’s political shift and what it means for Israel, European Jewry - opinion
In the wake of Hungary’s political turnaround, it is worth examining these evolving alignments and possibilities from both the Israeli and Hungarian perspectives.
Orban’s allies move assets abroad, seek US visas following Hungary election defeat - report
Following Hungary's election loss, Orban-linked figures have moved billions abroad and are exploring US visa options, sources told the Guardian.
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT
Tusk spoke on the occasion of an informal EU summit in Cyprus where EU leaders will also discuss the war in the Middle East, energy measures in response and the Union's next long-term budget.
In Orban’s rule, Israelis saw a model for their own country - will he also be one in defeat?
The election in Hungary comes as Israel prepares for an election in the next six months, as Israelis ponder whether Magyar will be as supportive of Israel and its leader as Orban was.
Middle Israel: Orbán’s defeat, Hungary's political shift, and lessons for Israel - opinion
Hungary's defeat of Orbán’s authoritarianism offers a powerful lesson for Israel. Can Israel learn from Hungary’s democratic shift and face its own political challenges?
Elections polls in Hungary and the Israeli lesson - opinion
The key lesson for the Israeli public from the Hungarian elections may be that polls should be treated with considerable caution.