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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.
Friedrich Merz MTI Hungary EU Veto Germany

Hungary’s EU Veto under threat: Germany’s secret plan to weaken Hungary’s influence in the EU!

Hungary provides emergency aid to Myanmar earthquake survivors

The state secretary in charge of the programme and aid to persecuted Christians said on Monday that Hungary’s government is providing 5 million forints (EUR 12,420) in emergency humanitarian aid...

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Space technology manufacturing center to be built in Hungary

national economy minister Márton nagy

Hungarian Minister of Economy sets ambitious second-half GDP growth target

Beate Meinl-Reisinger Szijjártó talks

FM Szijjártó says that the EU pursues a policy of widening and escalating the war

Campaign start: PM Orbán’s leading politicians set off on a tour of the country in April

Leading politicians of the governing Fidesz and KDNP parties will set off on a tour of the country early next month. #fidesz #referendum #ukraine #hungariangovernment

Ukraine's EU accession Zelensky von der Leyen

Hungarian government official listed the threats concerning Ukraine’s EU accession

FM Szijjártó blames EU leaders for Trump’s tariffs

Szijjártó says that Trump could have been persuaded through negotiations, but the EU leadership remained "idle". #hungariangovernment #europeanunion #trump

Hungarian government wants EU help for border protection against illegal migration

János Bóka urged the EU to support instead of punish member states that protect the community's external borders and stop illegal migration. #migration #borderprotection #hungariangovernment

Hungary and the Vatican

FM Szijjártó: Hungary and the Vatican will continue to stand up for peace

Draconic strictness comes in Hungary concerning guest workers from 1 January

A “new era” for guest workers in Hungary: New regulations and National Card

Signs point to Brussels wanting to expand war, says FM Szijjártó

FM Szijjártó came to that conclusion after reading about an EC advice on stocking emergency rations. #foreignminister #europeanunion #hungariangovernment

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Hungarian government indirectly admits that inflation will be higher than expected

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Orbán cabinet slams new EU budget, talks about political-based discrimination

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.

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