The EU's top court ruled Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation in Hungary breached the bloc's rules, in a move hailed as a "landmark" victory by Brussels. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been billed as the largest human rights case in the bloc's history. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
'Landmark' EU court ruling rejects Hungary anti-LGBTQ law
Political Leaning Analysis
Score: -0.03 •
Center / Neutral
Left
Center
Right
Story Timeline
Thu 01:47 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Trump delivered a speech about the war in Iran. "America is winning more than ever"
Thu 05:20 - TVN24 (PL)
A message like "belated advertising". Trump 'didn't answer the most important question'
Thu 08:41 - TVN24 (PL)
Echoes of Trump's words. "Vile, terrifying and vile"
Thu 09:27 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Iran's fury after Trump's speech. The US Embassy in Iraq issues an alert
Thu 17:07 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
USA: Discussion in the Supreme Court about Trump's citizenship decree. Will the judges defend the constitution?
Fri 13:31 - TVN24 (PL)
American fighter shot down. Donald Trump has spoken
Fri 19:17 - TVN24 (PL)
A second U.S. plane crashed in the Persian Gulf
Sat 12:30 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
The great erasure. Trump's decree to "restore truth in American history" like from Orwell
Sat 14:27 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
"48 hours left before all hell breaks loose." Donald Trump is threatening Iran again
Sun 04:14 - TVN24 (PL)
The second crew member of the American F-15 fighter rescued
Sun 08:13 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Trump boasts about the rescue operation in Iran. "One of the bravest in US history"
Sun 09:56 - TVN24 (PL)
NATO as a bargaining chip. What does Donald Trump really want to achieve?
Sun 18:36 - TVN24 (PL)
This is how they saved an F-15 pilot in Iran. Details of the American operation
Mon 04:35 - TVN24 (PL)
Error 500 (Server Error)!!1500.That’s an error.There was an error. Please try again later.That’s all we know.
Mon 09:40 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Large losses of the US Air Force during the release of an officer from Iran. “We will not abandon any American warrior.”
Mon 13:55 - Sky News (UK)
What we know about the F-15 pilot rescued from Iran mountain
Mon 14:32 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump did not sign the Iran agreement. He set a deadline
Mon 15:41 - TVN24 (PL)
Trump: All of Iran Can Be Destroyed in One Night
Tue 03:26 - TVN24 (PL)
"Someone revealed something." Trump announces consequences
Tue 08:36 - Le Figaro
Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, trade: Donald Trump or the art of the unfulfilled ultimatum
Tue 12:24 - La Libre (BE)
“Looks like a mad dog”: Will Donald Trump follow through on his threat to send Iran “back to the Stone Age”?
Tue 16:15 - Le Figaro
'Killing bad guys costs money': Donald Trump asks Congress for $200 billion more for defense
Tue 22:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump extended his ultimatum to Iran and announced a ceasefire
Wed 04:30 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump writes about the "golden age" of the Middle East after the ceasefire
Wed 11:57 - La Libre (BE)
Donald Trump announces 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
Wed 12:06 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Donald Trump lost the war with Iran
Wed 16:57 - HLN (BE)
83 percent of Flemish people think that Trump will emerge from the war against Iran weakened: “He has completely lost his credibility”
Thu 04:09 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump threatens Iran with a renewed war
Thu 17:13 - La Libre (BE)
“Donald Trump’s little excursion allowed Iran to discover a new power”
Thu 19:59 - Le Figaro
How Benjamin Netanyahu convinced Donald Trump to strike Iran
Fri 02:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump with support for Viktor Orbán before the elections in Hungary
Fri 02:47 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump with support for Viktor Orbán before the elections. There is also an entry by Donald Tusk
Fri 12:04 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
Then Viktor Orbán can remain in power - even if he loses the election in Hungary
Fri 14:33 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Who is Viktor Orbán, the longest-serving prime minister in Hungarian history?
Sat 10:50 - DN (SE)
Orbán in the election sprint: "A choice between me and Zelenskyi"
Sat 10:50 - DN (SE)
This is how Hungary's electoral system has been rigged to favor Orbán
Sat 16:00 - La Libre (BE)
After a decidedly extraordinary campaign, Viktor Orbán is in a weak position, but not yet defeated
Sat 19:26 - DW
How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Sat 19:26 - DW All
How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Sat 19:26 - DW Top
How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Sat 19:26 - DW World
How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Sat 20:15 - SvD (SE)
Orbán's hope – that the war in Ukraine brings electoral victory
Sat 20:52 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Viktor Orbán at the end of the campaign to his supporters: "You never betrayed me, thank you for that!"
Sat 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)
Viktor Orbán, from his friendship with Berlusconi to the end of democracy: today everything is at stake at the polls
Sun 04:00 - HLN (BE)
“The dirtiest elections ever”: will the Hungarians really vote Viktor Orbán out on Sunday?
Sun 04:06 - DN (SE)
Martin Liby Troein: How far is Trump prepared to go to save Orbán?
Sun 04:52 - SvD (SE)
The polling stations have opened in Hungary
Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
The parliamentary elections in Hungary are already underway. Viktor Orbán vs. Péter Hungarian
Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
The parliamentary elections in Hungary are already underway. Record attendance
Sun 05:52 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
The parliamentary elections in Hungary are already underway. Turnout at 3 p.m. - 66.01 percent.
Sun 05:57 - Die Welt
Viktor Orbán is threatened with defeat against the EU-friendly opposition
Sun 08:53 - Le Figaro
“It’s over, comrades”: images of clashes between supporters of Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar in Hungary
Sun 08:59 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Viktor Orbán declares that he "came for victory", Péter Magyar talks about Poland. They have both already voted
Sun 09:36 - Die Welt
Viktor Orbán is threatened with defeat against the EU-friendly opposition
Sun 13:19 - Le Figaro
Immigration, birth rate: how Viktor Orbán’s Hungary served as a laboratory for European populists
Sun 18:59 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses power in Hungary. TISZA may have a constitutional majority
Sun 19:52 - Fox News
Viktor Orbán concedes defeat as opposition leader heads for potential supermajority win
Sun 20:14 - NPR
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power
Sun 23:39 - Le Figaro
“The truth has conquered the lie!” : Péter Magyar inflicts a historic defeat on Viktor Orban
Mon 03:55 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Jędrzej Bielecki: The great scale of Viktor Orbán's defeat. Péter Magyar can be an inspiration for politicians in Europe and the USA
Mon 04:00 - Financial Times
Hungary ousts longtime prime minister Viktor Orbán
Mon 04:30 - Politico EU
After 16 years, Viktor Orbán loses
Mon 05:00 - Financial Times
Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in landslide defeat for anti-EU torchbearer
Mon 05:47 - The Guardian
Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán
Mon 06:21 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Viktor Orbán loses power, Zbigniew Ziobro loses asylum? Poll: Most Poles want the politician to be released
Mon 07:55 - Le Monde
LIVE, elections in Hungary: the latest information and reactions after the historic electoral defeat of Viktor Orban
Mon 09:37 - Le Figaro
“Grotesque accusations of dictatorship”: Marine Le Pen denounces “the satisfaction of the European Commission” after the defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary
Mon 10:42 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Jędrzej Bielecki: Viktor Orbán is also leaving. Péter Magyar must rebuild Hungary
Mon 13:52 - Euronews
Péter Magyar accuses outgoing foreign minister of destroying confidential documents
Mon 16:58 - Euronews
EU cash, Ukraine, Russia and migration: Five takeaways from Péter Magyar's presser
Mon 17:01 - Washington Examiner
Newsom digs at ‘lightweight’ Vance as Democrats celebrate Viktor Orban’s loss
Mon 18:30 - Le Figaro
The fall of Viktor Orban in Hungary, a setback for the illiberal planet
Mon 19:44 - La Libre (BE)
Péter Magyar's victory relieves Europe and opens the way to a peaceful relationship with Hungary
Mon 21:02 - Le Figaro
“He does not play a fundamental role for Russia”: Moscow seeks to put the loss of its faithful ally Viktor Orban into perspective
Tue 04:43 - Le Figaro
“Saddened” by Viktor Orban’s defeat, JD Vance assures that the United States will “work” with his successor
Tue 09:29 - Le Figaro
Immigration, Europe, Ukraine: why Péter Magyar is not a “Hungarian Emmanuel Macron”
Tue 13:39 - Euronews
Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China Trade
Tue 15:04 - BBC Europe
JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Tue 16:32 - Euronews
Péter Magyar's axe could soon hit Orbán's network in Brussels
Wed 09:07 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Péter Magyar talked to the President of Hungary. "He must leave his office immediately."
Wed 09:43 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Péter Magyar after his conversation with the president. He provided possible dates for the first parliament session
Wed 18:30 - Euronews
Péter Magyar's landslide victory in Hungary - what's the impact on Brussels?
Fri 02:00 - Politico EU
What Orbán’s ouster means for MAGA, Le Pen and Brussels
Fri 10:00 - Euronews
Podcast| Will Péter Magyar be able to break with Orbán’s legacy?
Sat 06:00 - The Guardian
Péter Magyar’s real coup was winning over loyal Orbán voters – not preaching to the converted
Sat 11:00 - The Guardian
Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations
Sun 00:41 - El Mundo (ES)
Péter Magyar continues his offensive against the 'Orban system' as if he were still in campaign
Sun 03:40 - El Pais
Péter Magyar's monumental challenge to dismantle Hungary captured by Orbán
Sun 04:45 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Péter Magyar can rebuild the Visegrad Group with Donald Tusk. But he is cautious about oil from Russia
Mon 16:05 - Middle East Eye
Hungary will abide by ICC over Netanyahu, says incoming PM
Mon 19:34 - Euronews
Watch: Magyar visits Tusk - will there be a Warsaw on the Danube?
Mon 19:52 - NYT Europe
With Orban Out, the Pianist András Schiff Plans a Return to Hungary
Mon 23:08 - Al Jazeera English
Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits
Tue 02:00 - Politico EU
Orbán’s EU fixer faces becoming Hungary’s ‘fall guy’
Tue 02:16 - Sky News (UK)
We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary's incoming PM
Tue 10:43 - DW All
Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ law infringes human rights, ECJ rules
Tue 10:43 - DW Top
Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ law infringes human rights, ECJ rules
Tue 10:43 - DW World
Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ law infringes human rights, ECJ rules
Tue 12:28 - BBC Europe
Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values
Tue 13:36 - France 24
EU court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violates bloc's rules
Tue 16:38 - Washington Examiner
European Court of Justice declares Hungary cannot ban ‘promotion of homosexuality’ among minors
Tue 21:50 - France 24
'Landmark' EU court ruling rejects Hungary anti-LGBTQ law