Orbán government

Coverage of the Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (2010-2026), including policy decisions, cabinet changes, domestic politics, foreign affairs, the economy, and key developments shaping Hungary during his time in office.
Former Minister Márton Nagy and hi luxury spendings

Former Fidesz minister used private aircraft for 88-kilometre trip

by Csaba Finta
Former PM Orbán's anti-terrorism force chief János Hajdu Fidesz

Viktor Orbán defends Ukrainian gold convoy operation as lawyer says motion filed to name him as suspect

by Csaba Finta
Corruption Hungary European Union oligarchs

Orbán-era oligarchs reportedly seek immunity deals as corruption arrests grow – UPDATE

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Péter Magyar Bicske children

Hungarian child abuse scandal: Government says there may have been far more victims than previously known

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary defence loan EU Comission Orban

The EU had enough of Viktor Orbán, proposes long probation period for new member states

by Csaba Finta
Foreign Minister Szijjártó

Former FM Szijjártó breaks silence on BYD controversy after taking job at Chinese car giant

by Daily News Hungary
Péter Magyar speech in Gyula on 6 October

Magyar: Hungary can only be a truly European country if it remains itself and is not sent out for coffee break

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
putin szijjártó hungary moscow russia

Former FM Szijjártó travelled to Russia every few months, spending more time there than in Germany

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Szijjártó BYD role hearing

Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó questioned over BYD role in closed-door security hearing

by Csaba Finta
hungarian foreign minister of hungary anita orbán tisza government

Hungarian FM: Viktor Orbán’s influence still entrenched as government dismantles former system

by Csaba Finta
péter magyar anita orbán tisza fidesz poll

Major step for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine as educational bill submitted to parliament

by Csaba Finta
Former Minister Márton Nagy and hi luxury spendings

Former Hungarian economy minister Márton Nagy moves to Switzerland, report says

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Péter Magyar in Parliament

Scale of deficit inherited by Magyar government is now official: EUR 7.6 billion in the red

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Balázs Hankó detained

Former Orbán-era minister Hankó placed in pre-trial detention: prosecutors cite potential lengthy prison sentence

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Áron Orbán arms purchase

Orbán’s brother allegedly asked Austrian contact if he could stop another Ukrainian cash shipment

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
PM Orbán meets Chad president in Budapest

Hungary’s controversial Chad mission cost nearly EUR 11 million, defence minister claims

by Csaba Finta
european public prosecutors office laura codruta kövesi eppo chief

EPPO chief Kövesi reveals what could be achieved in Hungary by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

by Csaba Finta
The wealthiest Hungarian Lőrinc Mészáros

Orbán’s friend Mészáros remains Hungary’s richest as Forbes publishes first-ever top 100 list

by Csaba Finta
secretive government resolutions

Magyar government publishes list of 3,598 secretive resolutions issued since 2010

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Former PM Orbán's anti-terrorism force chief János Hajdu Fidesz

Fidesz: ‘Ukrainian mafia’ operatives have infiltrated Hungarian state institutions

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Prosecutors requested the lifting of the immunity of Péter Magyar and two Fidesz MPs

PM Magyar: Two former ministers in the hands of authorities

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Balázs Hankó detained

Breaking: Former Orbán-era minister Hankó detained and taken to Kecskemét

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hankó's car leaves without him

Former minister Hankó’s dramatic departure takes an awkward turn as his car drives off without him – Video

by Csaba Finta
Miklós Seszták former minister fidesz

Former Fidesz minister gives interview before being detained over EUR 34 million bribery scheme

by Csaba Finta
Miklós Seszták former minister

Former Orbán-era minister detained over alleged corruption: here’s what happens if he’s convicted

by Csaba Finta
NAV Ukrainian cash and gold top prosecutor orbán scandal ukraine gold convoy case

New document links Viktor Orbán to decision behind Ukrainian gold convoy case

by Csaba Finta
Péter Magyar

Breaking: Hungarian parliament suspends PM Magyar’s immunity after he called for it

by Csaba Finta
Fidesz Orbán government Bóka János group leader

“A manhunt will begin next week” – Fidesz faction leader predicts political retaliation

by Bálint Csontos
Péter Magyar Szolnok asset recovery rally wealth tax

PM Magyar confirms wealth tax from January as egg-throwing disrupts Szolnok rally

by Bálint Csontos
Orbán Fidesz

Fresh details emerge in Fidesz’s internal war over money: did this ruin Orbán and his party?

by John Woods
One of Hungary's most storied newspapers returns

One of Hungary’s most storied newspapers eliminated during the Orbán era will return

by Daily News Hungary
euro forint inflation economy

Oldest Hungarian brokerage delivers grim euro adoption forecast

by John Woods
Orbán German carmaking industry

Orbán era faces harsh public verdict as majority choose ‘mafia state’ label, poll finds

by Tamás Nagy
peter magyar Hungarian intelligence services

Hungarian intelligence services undergo sweeping reorganisation after Orbán era

by Tamás Nagy
Motorway concession Orbán government Vitézy

Orbán government took on EUR 13.7 billion in extra motorway costs citing Ukraine war, minister says

by Bálint Csontos
Hungary Army King Charles Ruszin defence minister

A royal gift that never reached King Charles III: Hungarian defence minister investigates

by Bálint Csontos
state funding Orbán ally Bayer Molnár Áron

Hungarian activist reveals new details of questionable state funding awarded to pro-Orbán commentator – Updated

by Bálint Csontos
budapest house of terror fidesz

Fidesz announces protest and 23 October commemorations at Budapest’s House of Terror

by Csaba Finta
Hungary residence permits non-eu nationals residency bond

Police launch investigation into Hungary’s controversial residency bond scheme

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Péter Magyar and Ursula von der Leyen (2)

Ursula von der Leyen points to Hungary as proof democratic decline can be reversed

by Csaba Finta
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