So now we learn from Republicans that when you bomb a country for a week, sink their entire Navy, and kill their military and political leadership, that is not an act of war. Maybe they can just go with Putin’s term - Special Military Operation.

Behind every serious political analysis is a dedicated research team. Mine insist on working remotely. Mostly horizontal. Check out our latest article here: thehungaryreport.com/peace-in-the...

War tests the meaning of peace. As the U.S. and Israel escalate strikes on Iran, the Board of Peace exposes a deeper contradiction in modern diplomacy. When institutions lack enforcement, peace becomes branding. My latest analysis ↓

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Before voters decide, the narrative is already built. In February alone, Viktor Orbán posted over 200 times on Facebook. The themes barely change: energy security, sovereignty, outside threats. Repetition creates reality. #Hungary #Politics #Democracy #E

New analysis: I reviewed 218 Facebook posts published by Viktor Orbán in February 2026 to understand how narrative framing works before elections. Energy, sovereignty and external pressure repeatedly converge into one storyline shaping political choice. Full analysis ↓

New article coming tomorrow. I’ve analysed Viktor Orbán’s February messaging to understand how external pressure, energy security and elections are being connected into a single political narrative. In the meantime, you can catch up on earlier pieces here: 👉 thehungaryreport.com

Great article. Give it a read if you can.

🚨 BREAKING: Multiple explosions reported in Tehran after Israel launched what its Defense Minister describes as a “preemptive attack.”

⚡️ Slovakia, Hungary want to inspect Druzhba pipeline as Zelensky invites Fico to Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Ukraine in a phone call on Feb. 27, amid a row between Kyiv, Budapest, and Bratislava over a key oil pipeline.

Worrying times…

Now that CNN and WBD are set to become state media in a sale to Paramount/Oracle/TikTok, it is especially important to support independent media. Off the top of my head: www.thehandbasket.co 404media.co www.garbageday.email Add your favorites in the replies. Fuck state-backed media monopolies.

Absolutely spot on!

Trump backs Orbán again. But in Hungary’s tightest election in years, foreign support may matter less than domestic politics. Read the full article here↓ thehungaryreport.com/trump-suppor...

A little context: Born in Hungary, raised in Ireland. Political science background focused on democracy and migration. I started The Hungary Report to connect Hungary’s politics with wider debates across Europe and the United States. Different countries — similar democratic questions. Welcome.

The 2026 Hungarian election campaign is quietly reshaping the country’s political landscape. Here’s what to watch — and why it matters beyond Hungary. thehungaryreport.com/hungary-elec...

This is such a well done piece that reports out, with hard data and interviews, something profound about what's gone wrong in this country. www.wsj.com/us-news/amer...

Russia pummeled cities across Ukraine with drone and missile strikes ahead of talks on Thursday in Geneva between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators to prepare for the next round of trilateral peace negotiations.

Hungary after Orbán? I analysed the full 250 page Tisza programme to see what could actually change. thehungaryreport.com/hungary-afte...

Hungary after Orbán? I analysed the full 250 page Tisza programme to see what could actually change. thehungaryreport.com/hungary-afte...

Do you think Hungary’s 2026 election will change its position inside the EU? I explore the Orbán–Zelenskyy confrontation and what it could mean for Europe ↓ thehungaryreport.com/orban-zelens...