Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era.
This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence interference in Hungary’s election, and the escalating clash with Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
We also examine the government’s plans to unwind a major motorway concession, high-profile arrests in a Volánbusz corruption investigation, scrutiny of the former residency bond scheme and a new complaint over Szijjártó-era private flights.
But perhaps the biggest long-term shift is happening in energy: Hungary says it could be ready to leave Russian gas behind by October 2027. The briefing explores what that could mean for Hungary’s energy security — and the costs of breaking with a system built up over years.
Plus: new developments in Hungary-Ukraine relations, Austria’s extended border checks, the Budapest-Belgrade railway, Airbnb rules, tobacco taxes and more.
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