European University Viadrina
Zsuzsanna Végh is an analyst focusing on Central European countries’ European and foreign policy, the state of democracy and the radical right in Central Europe, with particular interest in Hungary. She has extensive experience working at the intersection of academic research and policy analysis. She is a lecturer and PhD researcher at the European University Viadrina and an associate researcher at the European Council on Foreign Relations. She is visiting fellow and was previously ReThink.CEE Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and authored reports for Freedom House’s Nations in Transit on her native Hungary. Previously, she worked at the Center for European Neighborhood Studies of the Central European University and the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values.
The European Union must now belatedly press ahead with both legal and political procedures to halt Hungary’s illiberal course
Hungary will certainly oppose additional sanctions, but it is unlikely to veto a prolongation
A likely ‘no’ vote in Hungary’s legally questionable referendum will provide ammunition for Orbán’s battle with Brussels
Fico is not a follower of Orban when it comes to, for example, foreign policy. He has other considerations
Zsuzsanna Végh on how the EU should deal with Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Zsuzsanna Végh on Hungary’s position on Sweden’s NATO accession
Zsuzsanna Végh on EU aid to Ukraine and what to expect next from Hungary
Zsuzsanna Végh on the Orban fatigue
Viktor Orbán can and will spin the three additions as if he was successful in his demands
Zsuzsanna Végh on Orban’s victories at the European Council summit