Controversial leader of Hungarian judicial administration is on her way to the Constitutional Court
Tünde Handó could escape international criticism for jeopardizing judicial independence by securing a spot on Hungary's Constitutional Court.
Tünde Handó could escape international criticism for jeopardizing judicial independence by securing a spot on Hungary's Constitutional Court.
Following complaint by the Prosecutor General, superior court says Hungarian judge's request to have his independence examined by the ECJ is unlawful.
The European Court of Justice was called to examine the ability of the head of the judicial administration to influence judges.
At Fidesz's Tusványos festival, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán explained the ins and outs of his illiberal system.
The practices of judicial leaders' appointments and their ability to influence judgements through bonuses will be examined by the ECJ.
The motivation behind the government's move to postpone judicial reform seems to have been only to play their international partners.
Even after an amendment softens some measures criticised by the Venice Commission, the new, minister-overseen court system still raises concerns.
Mike Pompeo visited Hungary and talked about China, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary's gas supply, and Hungary's renewed defense cooperation with the USA as it is reengaging with Central Europe.
The Minister of Justice has the power to appoint and promote administrative judges. Critics fear judicial independence is in peril.
Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index paints a gloomy picture with cronyism, state capture, and corruption.
Orbán made good on his promise to answer journalists, but dodged all the important questions.
Hungarians will protest the government once more this Saturday - Index is here to fill you in on the details.
Index recaps the events of the week as protests against the Overtime Act, the administrative courts, and Fidesz's media are set to continue on Friday
What started as a demo against the Overtime Act and for judicial independence quickly turned into an all-night protest against state media propaganda.
The third consecutive night of protests against Orbán's overtime act and minister-controlled courts saw thousands take to the streets again.
From now on, minister-appointed judges get to decide on politically sensitive cases against state authority. Opposition: Fidesz-court is established.