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The Price of the Corona Bailout Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal?

Despite undermining the rule of law in their countries, the leaders of Poland and Hungary were spared when the EU pushed through its landmark coronavirus recovery package. Now, it’s up to the European Parliament to decide whether it wants to increase the pressure. By Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp und Severin Weiland

Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal? - Gabriel Kuchta / Getty Images

The Spread of Coronavirus Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable

Many countries in Eastern Europe are taking drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- in part because their health-care systems may not be up to the task. By Jan Puhl

Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable - Czarek Sokolowski/ AP

World Press Freedom Day Hungary's Attack on the Media Is Un-European

A Hungarian newspaper with close ties to the government has published a black list of foreign correspondents. One of those on the list is SPIEGEL ONLINE reporter Keno Verseck. It's just one more example of the country's slide into authoritarianism. Von Barbara Hans

Hungary's Attack on the Media Is Un-European - Chris McGrath/ Getty Images

Hungarian Elections What Orbán's Third Win Could Mean for Europe

With his strong election victory on Sunday, Hungary's Viktor Orbán exceeded all expectations. What will the party's third win mean for Europe? Von Keno Verseck

What Orbán's Third Win Could Mean for Europe - LEONHARD FOEGER/ REUTERS

Wrangling over Warsaw EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe

The European Commission is considering linking member-state subsidies to adherence to the rule of law, a step aimed at bringing a handful of Eastern European countries back into line. But the proposal also threatens to deepen the current rift in Europe. Von Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Christoph Schult und Jan Puhl

EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe - Agencja Gazeta/Slawomir Kaminski via REUTERS

Rule of Law Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts

Violations of EU agreements have become more the rule than the exception and now, German Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to put a stop to the practice. But the move seems predestined to deepen Brussel's dispute with Poland and Hungary. Von Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts - Imago Stock

Web of Dependencies A Whiff of Corruption in Orbán's Hungary

In order to consolidate his power, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is creating a corrupt oligarchy in Hungary. He's also letting his family and friends in on the lucrative action. Von Jan Puhl

A Whiff of Corruption in Orbán's Hungary - © Laszlo Balogh / Reuters/ REUTERS

Two Weeks in September The Makings of Merkel's Decision to Accept Refugees

A year has passed since the dramatic decision by Angela Merkel to take in hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. What drove her to make the decision and what price will the country pay for it? A look back at 14 days that changed German history. By SPIEGEL Staff

The Makings of Merkel's Decision to Accept Refugees - Zsolt Szigetvary/ dpa

Fortress Hungary Orbán Profits from the Refugees

In many respects, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has emerged as the political victor in the refugee crisis. Voters support his hardline stance and other Eastern European countries are following his suit. Von Jan Puhl

Orbán Profits from the Refugees - Gregor Mayer/ dpa

Metamorphosis A Hungarian Extremist Explores His Jewish Roots

Csanád Szegedi was a prominent right-wing extremist in Hungary until he discovered his own Jewish roots in 2012. Since then, he has undergone a radical reinvention and is even learning Hebrew. His grandmother, though, continues to hide her Auschwitz tattoo. Von Jan Puhl

EU Immigration Only the Rich Are Welcome

Hundreds of poverty-stricken refugees are drowning in the Mediterranean, while at the same time, many European Union member states issue residence permits to wealthy Chinese, Arabs and Russians. Anyone is welcome who can pay the asking price. Von Claus Hecking

Only the Rich Are Welcome - Nikos Arvanitidis/ picture alliance / dpa

'They Want Scapegoats' Hungary Cracks Down on Homelessness

The conservative Hungarian government has repeatedly targeted the homeless with its recent policies. Now a new ban on sleeping outdoors is drawing outrage and accusations of scapegoating. Von Keno Verseck

Hungary Cracks Down on Homelessness - FERENC ISZA/ AFP

Justice in Hungary Neo-Nazis Get Life for Roma Murder Spree

A court in Budapest sentenced three neo-Nazis to life in prison on Tuesday for a murder spree directed against Hungary's Roma minority in 2008 and 2009. Although the victims' families praise the decision, they criticize official foot-dragging in the investigation. Von Keno Verseck

Neo-Nazis Get Life for Roma Murder Spree - DPA

Polish Dissident Adam Michnik 'We Are Bastards of Communism'

Adam Michnik is editor-in-chief of Poland's leading daily and its most prominent former dissident. In a SPIEGEL interview, he talks about the threat of authoritarian regimes in Eastern Europe, the decline of the region's political culture and feelings of being treated like second-class citizens in Europe.

'We Are Bastards of Communism' - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Right-Wing Terror Hungary Silent over Roma Killing Spree

Five years ago, right-wing terrorists murdered six Roma in Hungary. Now the trial against them is coming to an end. But the political elite has expresed hardly any sympathy for the victims, and a large portion of the public is uninterested in the topic. Von Keno Verseck

Hungary Silent over Roma Killing Spree - Keno Verseck

Hitler-Stalin Pact? Hungary Warns of German EU Leadership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told diplomats on Tuesday that closer ties between a Germany-led EU and Russia were enough to make people check to see if their "children are still in the yard" -- an oblique yet unmistakeable reference to the Hitler-Stalin pact.

Hungary Warns of German EU Leadership - HENRIQUES DA CUNHA/ AFP

'No Longer Necessary' Hungary Wants to Throw Out IMF

A long-running dispute between Hungary and the International Monetary Fund escalated on Monday when the head of the country's central bank called on the IMF to close its office in Budapest, saying it was no longer needed.

Hungary Wants to Throw Out IMF - ATTILA KISBENEDEK/ AFP

The Orban Effect EU Conservatives Have a Hungary Problem

Much of Europe agrees that Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán has trampled on European Union values and infringed on constitutional democracy. His fellow European conservatives have largely kept quiet, but that could soon change. Von James Kirchick

EU Conservatives Have a Hungary Problem - Julien Warnand/ dpa

Nazi Comparison Berlin Calls Orbán Comment a 'Derailment'

Hungary's controversial prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has angered Berlin by comparing its policies to those of the Nazis. On Monday, Foreign Minister Westerwelle rejected the comparison, saying it was "regrettable."

Berlin Calls Orbán Comment a 'Derailment' - LASZLO BALOGH/ REUTERS

Missing the Point Hungarian Leader Whitewashes Anti-Semitism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sought this weekend to convince some 500 Jewish leaders gathered in Budapest that his government is committed to combating a frightening increase in anti-Semitism. His speech, however, was notable more for what it left out than what it said. Von James Kirchick

Hungarian Leader Whitewashes Anti-Semitism - LASZLO BALOGH/ REUTERS

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