In revolutionary Hungary, the guns are fortunately silent. If all goes to plan, the inconvenient Constitutional Court will be, too.

For the Socialists, there is a long tunnel ahead and it is far from clear whether the flickering lights in the distance herald redemption or just another station in the purgatory.

As some discerning analysts predicted, the bank tax was not the end-point but the beginning of a process wherein the government turns to certain corporate sectors to cover the budgetary shortfalls. Critically as economists might see it, politically the solution seems astute in light of the real world constraints facing the government.

A first glimpse of the political dimensions of the red sludge disaster suggests that thus far little effort has been made to score political points off the crisis. But unfortunately the tragedy is far from over, and hence its potential political after-effects are also up for grabs…

With the entire country solidly lined up in the Fidesz column, it’s time to lift the veil and reveal what the government will be up to.

After a spectacular start, LMP’s political overdrive comes to a screeching halt.

Meet the most prominent MSZP candidates who may put small dents in Fidesz’ aura of invincibility and find out why.

Three months into its term, most of the Orbán cabinet’s plans for Hungary’s future remain shrouded in mystery.

Making it into the news has become much more difficult for Jobbik now that the novelty of its ascendance has worn off.

Budapest’s longtime mayor was extremely successful politically, but he outstayed his welcome.