2011-2015 Corruption
Elios Affair: €43.7 Million Public Lighting Fraud
István Tiborcz, Viktor Orbán's son-in-law, won 35 tenders worth €43.7 million in EU funds. OLAF found serious irregularities.
Key Figures
István Tiborcz Endre Hamar Viktor Orbán
Read More 2025-2026 Human Rights
János Lázár's Racist Statements
Construction and Transport Minister János Lázár repeatedly made racist statements about Roma people, publicly denigrating them.
Key Figures
Lázár János Viktor Orbán
Read More 2021-folyamatos Human Rights
LGBTQ+ Law: Child 'Protection' as Discrimination
2021 law bans LGBTQ+ content in schools and media for minors. Condemned by EU and ECHR.
Key Figures
Viktor Orbán Novák Katalin Fidesz frakció / Fidesz faction
Read More 2021 Media Suppression
Pegasus Spyware: Surveillance of Journalists and Citizens
Hungarian government used Pegasus spyware to surveil journalists, lawyers, and opposition activists. At least 300 targets.
Key Figures
Kósa Lajos Viktor Orbán Pintér Sándor
Read More 2016-2018 Media Suppression
Media Suppression: Closure of Népszabadság and Magyar Nemzet
Two leading independent newspapers closed after exposés on ministerial luxury trips and Orbán criticism. Signals end of media pluralism.
Key Figures
Rogán Antal Simicska Lajos Viktor Orbán
Read More 2023 Corruption
Antal Rogán US Sanctions: Corruption at the Top
The US sanctioned Antal Rogán in 2023 for corruption, Orbán's close associate and minister.
Key Figures
Rogán Antal Viktor Orbán USA Pénzügyminisztérium / US Treasury Department
Read More 2018-folyamatos Human Rights
Stop Soros Law: Persecution of Civil Organizations
2018 law criminalizes assistance to migrants. NGOs forced to leave Hungary, including CEU.
Key Figures
Viktor Orbán George Soros Michael Ignatieff
Read More 2021-2022 Corruption
Völner-Schadl Case: Deputy Minister Bribery
Deputy Justice Minister Pál Völner's bribery case around bailiff appointments. Immunity lifted.
Key Figures
Völner Pál Schadl György
Read More 2023-2024 Human Rights
Katalin Novák Pardon Scandal: Child Protection Case Pardon
The president pardoned a convict who covered up evidence in a child abuse case. Mass protests and resignations followed.
Key Figures
Novák Katalin Varga Judit Balog Zoltán
Read More 2022-2026 EU Relations
EU Funds Freezing: Billions Lost
The EU froze approximately €20 billion due to rule-of-law concerns. Hungary became a net contributor for the first time in 2025.
Key Figures
Viktor Orbán Varga Mihály Európai Bizottság / European Commission
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