Péter Fazekas
Péter Fazekas is a political analyst based in Budapest, Hungary.
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Orbán Government Uses ‘Sovereignty Protection Authority’ to Target Opposition
Executive Summary: The Hungarian National Assembly passed a controversial law establishing the “Sovereignty Protection Authority” (SZVH) to combat alleged foreign interference in the country’s political processes. The Sovereignty Protection Law...
All Eyes on Hungary as Ukraine’s EU Membership Hangs in the Balance
On December 4, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to European Council President Charles Michel urging him to take the opening of EU accession talks with Ukraine off...
Bracing for a New Low? 2023 Outlook for Ukrainian-Hungarian Relations
The year 2023 began with a series of alarming signs for the already troubled relationship between Hungary and Ukraine. Speaking to conservative-minded international journalists on January 26, Hungarian Prime Minister...
Viktor Orbán’s Anti-Sanctions Campaign Sparks Fears of EU Disunity on Russia
On October 14, the Hungarian government and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launched a nationwide survey regarding the European Union’s sanctions policy against Russia. The survey asked Hungarian citizens to share...