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Orbán's Enemies

Viktor Orbán is leading Europe's far-right.

hungarian woman reaches under a partition for money

Expert: ‘Women are going to bear the burden of Orbán’s failed economic policies.’

Orbán's Enemies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for larger Hungarian families to combat the country’s low birth rate and shrinking labor force. In exchange, he’s willing to provide financial benefits and programs for women like loan expansion programs, subsidies for cars, and no required income tax for women with four or more children.

An illustration depicts Hungarian women pulling a curtain that is also a Hungarian flag revealing the symbol of women behind it.

These women are challenging Hungary’s ‘men in suits’ politics

Orbán's Enemies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands in front of several flags while speaking into several media microphones

What does Hungary’s crackdown on free media mean for the rest of the world?

In this illustration, a man is seen sweeping thought bubbles underneath a rug

As Orbán rises, Hungary’s free press falls

Orbán's Enemies
A large face made out of a razor wire blocks a man holding a suitcase in this illustration.

In Orbán’s Hungary, refugees are unwelcome — so are those who try to help

Orbán's Enemies
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