This week, Fidesz faced an unusually open debate about its future, with party members even being asked whether the organisation should be radically rebuilt or replaced. János Lázár’s resignation from Parliament and the emergence of new initiatives on the political right have added to questions about Viktor Orbán’s future role.
Meanwhile, Péter Magyar’s government reached its first 100 days, celebrated Hungary’s 20 August national holiday in a new political era and set an ambitious target of adopting the euro by 2030. The Paks nuclear plant also remained in focus as the Danube drought continued to threaten Hungary’s energy security.
Beyond domestic politics, this week’s briefing looks at Zelensky’s invitation to Magyar to visit Kyiv, Xi Jinping’s message to Hungary’s new president, Washington’s approach to the new government and the future of Hungary-China relations.
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And there is plenty more: the latest developments surrounding Sziget Festival, the closure of the Ukrainian “gold convoy” money-laundering case, Hungary’s university rankings, the devastating M3 motorway crash and much more.
Read this week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing for the stories shaping Hungary’s new political era, and find out what to watch next.
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