This week, Orban pulled his Fidesz party from the biggest political group in the European Parliament, the European People's Party (EPP), avoiding an all-but-certain expulsion after changes to its internal rules.

Intervention comes soon after Johnson aide calls for 'special relationship' with Hungarian government

The European Commission has taken Hungary to court over a controversial new law that makes it illegal to give assistance to asylum seekers.

ID’s influence doubtful, however, after falling short in aim to become third-biggest bloc.

A controversial Madrid-based campaign group, supported by American and Russian ultra-conservatives, is working across Europe to drive voters towards far-right parties in next month’s European Parliament elections and in Spain’s national elections this Sunday, openDemocracy can reveal today.