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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
