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.
Hungary guest workers legislation

New draft decree would limit the employment period of guest workers

Where is the economic flying start? Number of jobseekers stuck in Hungary

PM Orbán promised an economic flying start for 2025 but it seems they are unable to reduce the number of jobseekers significantly. #hungarianeconomy #jobseekers

budapest pride lgbtq 22 ambassadors

22 ambassadors expressing serious concerns about Hungary’s new anti-Pride law – UPDATE: FM Szijjártó’s reaction

New Leopard 2A7HU tanks in Tata hungary news

Hungary gets new Leopard tanks, infantry fighting vehicle, assault rifles

PDSZ teachers' union

Hungarian government moves to weaken teachers’ union, the board claims

Gulyás government

Government on Budapest protest: ‘A few hundred lamed the normal traffic of hundreds of thousands’

foot-and-mouth disease hungary

Zoos closed, hunting ban introduced, border closed: foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Hungary

market meat price inflation

Hungarian government has to raise inflation expectations: what was to be avoided is now the best case scenario

Hungary residence permits non-eu nationals

Changes to Hungarian residence permits for non-EU nationals: what this means for retirees and other long-term residents

Orbán villages

Orbán: 2025 will be a breakthrough year for Hungary’s villages

Facial Recognition China Hungary Technology

Government’s facial recognition plans cause alarm in Hungary

Szijjártó in Moscow energy

FM Szijjártó: US-Russia agreement bans strikes on energy infrastructure supplying Hungary

price margin cap food products

Hungarian government: 900 food products cheaper, price-monitoring platform extended

Szijjártó goes to Moscow

FM Szijjártó travels to Moscow for talks, hails US-Russian dialogue

protesters budapest Liberty bridge

Protesters occupy Budapest Liberty Bridge, demanding withdrawal of controversial assembly law amendment – videos, photos

grocery shopping stores price hikes inflation price margin cap

Hungary’s margin cap backfires: Some food prices surge by nearly 50%

Government mandates ATMs for every settlement in Hungary, and the cost is passed on to the banks 🔄

National Economy Minister Marton Nagy called for ATMs for every settlement in a Monday post on his Facebook page. Now, government and bank leaders are looking for a solution: “We...

PM Viktor Orbán International Criminal Court EU Tisza

Hungary’s economic freefall: Is PM Viktor Orbán’s empire crumbling?

North Macedonian foreign minister Timcho Mucunski held talks in Hungary

North Macedonian foreign minister Timcho Mucunski held talks in Hungary

US embassy chargé d'affaires Palladino held talks with Hungarian foreign minister

US embassy chargé d’affaires Palladino, Hungarian FM Szijjártó in bilateral talks

Hungary, Armenia embarking on new era in diplomatic ties

Hungary and Armenia are set to enter a new chapter in their diplomatic relations by opening embassies in each other’s capitals, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said on Monday. According...

szijjártó hungary georgia

Orbán cabinet defends the Georgian government with all its might

orbán von der leyen european union

Should Hungary leave the EU? Orbán’s attacks have this effect on Hungarians, latest poll

Orbán opens mission heads' meeting. Photo: MTI

Orbán opens mission heads’ meeting

Fidesz MEP slams EU for fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession despite unmet criteria

European Union leaders want to fast-track Ukraine into the EU despite the country's failure to meet accession requirements, an MEP of ruling Fidesz said.

Hungarian politician: Respecting election results is key to a healthy democracy

"Democracies are not jeopardised by populism… but incitement to war and political, economic, or cultural attacks against peace-loving countries," do endanger them, Csaba Hende said.

FM Szijjártó talks about “continued violations” of Hungarians’ rights in Ukraine to Austrian colleague

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Saturday that he had consultations with his new Austrian counterpart about continued violations of the ethnic Hungarian community’s rights in Transcarpathia and on Ukraine’s...

Szijjártó interview with Russian RT

WATCH: Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó criticises allies, spares Russia in interview with Russian media

US extends exemption for Hungary from impact of Gazprombank sanctions

The United States government has extended Hungary's exemption from the effect of sanctions against Russia's Gazprombank until May. #russia #gazprombank #hungariangovernment

PM Viktor Orbán terrorists germany

PM Orbán ordered the National Information Center to compile the list of foreign-funded NGOs, media

orbán hungary parliament

PM Orbán: Ukraine war lost, battle for children against Pride marchers ongoing, Tisza supports Brussels

National Economy Minister Márton Nagy banking fees

Banking fees skyrocket in Hungary: new government price caps can come

assassination plot against Orbán

“Prime Minister, East or West?” Orbán’s main challenger Péter Magyar asks

Hungarian government: Ukraine’s EU accession would destroy Europe, nobody should decide above our heads

FM Szijjártó said that Orbán's biggest challenger, Péter Magyar, fulfils Brussels' orders at any cost. #peterszijjarto #europeanunion #ukraine #war

PM Orbán vetoed the EU’s joint declaration on Ukraine

After the referendum on Ukraine's EU membership, Orbán will see clearer. #viktororban #referendum #warinukraine #europeanunion

EU funds for NGOs must be investigated, Orbán cabinet says

EU funding of the NGOs under probe in Hungary. #europeanunion #ngo #hungariangovernment

LGBTQ Pride March Budapest

Despite Orbán cabinet’s ban, Mayor Karácsony promises to hold Pride 2025

Orbán calls for ‘patriotic’ leadership to replace Brussels’ liberal elite

This year, the Hunyadi János Award was awarded to Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Orbán said: "It is our shared task to restore a Europe of nations."

Péter Magyar Orbán

Péter Magyar: This hateful government can be defeated at an election

Szijjártó Hanoi Vietnam nuclear energy

Hungary and Vietnam expand strategic partnership to nuclear energy

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