The man who turned Hungary into a semi-authoritarian regime was once a democratic activist. What happened? 

Viorica Dancila will become Romania’s first female prime minister

Taxes and restraining orders proposed against those ‘supporting’ illicit movement

Ruling party withdraws support amid power struggle with chairman and corruption purge

Once a symbol of the spread of democracy in Europe, the billionaire’s foundation is now the target of resurgent nationalism

Central bank lifts rate to 2% as strong recovery sparks concerns about overheating

Defiance on migration and judicial reform presents big test for Brussels

Prime minister has cultivated a group of friendly businessmen in what critics call crony capitalism

Jobbik says €2m fine over campaign donations will wipe out its election resources

Anti-virus software business latest in sector to win new investment in recent months

Investigation launched after apparent suicide following rejection of appeal

Countries are ‘in harsh competition’ for spending from Beijing, says Hungary’s Orban

Bosnian Serb commander behind Srebrenica massacre guilty of crimes against humanity

Investor speaks out in FT interview amid fears spy agencies will monitor rights groups

Brnabic says Belgrade neutral on defence but Brussels wary of east-west balancing act

Varadi poised to challenge larger rivals as carrier enjoys strong passenger growth

Romania expands by 8.6% raising concerns about overheating

OSF donation comes amid increased global attacks on liberal causes

Budapest’s Central European University in dispute with Orban government

Hedge fund billionaire’s NGO has come under fire from some governments

Orban accused of stoking race hatred as hotelier attacked for offer to host refugees