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In Hungary, the government has passed legislation limiting the rights of LGBTQ people and dual nationals.
The Hungarian news site Telex reports that the Fidesz majority in the National Assembly approved the 15th amendment to the Constitution by 140 votes to 21. 
Nepszava, a leading social-democratic daily in Hungary, headlines with comments from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee.
The human rights organisation says the amendment aims to "sow fear and divide society&quot…

Press Review - 'Sow fear and divide society': Papers react to Hungary's anti-LGBTQ amendment
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 15: The press are marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly civil war in Sudan. Also, papers in Hungary react to an amendment limiting the rights of LGBTQ people and dual nationals. Next, two teenagers are arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle 5,000 ants out of the country. Finally, Catalan architect Gaudi gets holy recognition on his path to becoming a saint.

Ukraine and Hungary in renewed clash over Druzhba oil pipeline: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/26/ukraine-and-hungary-in-renewed.html

EU reportedly considers move to bypass Hungary's veto on Russia sanctions.
Long overdue!
https://kyivindependent.com/eu-reportedly-considers-limiting-hungarys-veto-on-russia-sanctions/

EU reportedly considers move to bypass Hungary's veto on Russia sanctions
The commission reportedly proposes shifting from unanimity to a qualified majority when renewing sanctions packages.

Dieser Kommentar auf @… von Tim Elsner - "Hingewurschtelt in Germany" - trifft viele Nägel auf den Kopf: https://www.golem.de/news/ki-aus-…

KI aus Deutschland: Hingewurschtelt in Germany - Golem.de
EU-Milliarden fließen in KI-Projekte, doch es kommt wenig dabei heraus - gerade in Deutschland. Das liegt vor allem am falschen Fokus.

Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen, in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, July 26, 2025.
Photo by Abdel Kareem Hana/AP
https://abcnews.go.com/International/idf-conduct-aid-airdrops-gaza-hunger-crisis…

European Parliament report on Hungary:
Message: the Hungarian Rule of Law has worsened significantly. Therefore, the EU must freeze more funds and take away Orbšn's veto.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/LIBE-PR-777005_EN.html…

DRAFT INTERIM REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision determining, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union, the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded | LIBE_PR(2025)777005 | European Parliament
DRAFT INTERIM REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision determining, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union, the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (C9-0000/2022 - 2018/0902R(NLE)) Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Rapporteur: Tineke Strik

Ukraine war latest: Hungarian drones breach Ukraine's airspace, Zelensky says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/26/ukraine-war-latest-hungarian-drones.html

The lesson of Hungary is this:
We cannot claim to care about democracy only when it costs nothing.
Trump, like Orban, no doubt believes that everyone can be bought.
America’s elites are proving him right.
There is a Hungarian phrase I heard often: “Van az a penz” — “There’s always a price.”
If we’re serious about defending democracy, it’s not enough to hold our government accountable in court.
Lawsuits against the Trump administration are fine,
b…

Opinion | I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.
The real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence.

Hungarian drones breach Ukraine's airspace, Zelensky says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/26/hungarian-drones-breach-ukraines-airspace.html