FWD Affairs
FWD Affairs is a company specializing in strategic communication and advisory services. It operates the English-language news site Remix News, which has become a recognizable platform for Hungarian government-aligned narratives abroad.
Media assets
Online portal: ReMix News
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
The company is owned by American national Patrick Egan, who previously served as the director of the International Republican Institute for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. His wife, Klara Vizer-Egan, is a former member of Fidesz, the political party led by Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán.
While there is no indication of a formal change in ownership structure, the close personal and political ties between the Egan family and Fidesz continue to shape perceptions of the outlet’s role in Hungary’s media landscape. No new CEO has been publicly reported, and Patrick Egan remains the visible figure associated with the company’s leadership.
Source of funding and budget
According to investigative reporting by Hungarian watchdog Atlatszo, FWD Affairs has received funding from the Hungarian government to sustain the operations of Remix News.
Although specific financial details are not made public, such funding has helped ensure the portal’s continuous output. However, no audited revenue figures for 2024 are available, nor have forecasts for 2025 and 2026 been disclosed, leaving the financial dimension of the company largely opaque.
Editorial independence
Editorially, FWD Affairs has long been known for its proximity to the Orbán government. Remix News consistently provides coverage favorable to Fidesz and publishes stories that reinforce illiberal, nationalist, and Eurosceptic narratives, a stance documented by international observers of Hungarian media.
September 2025