Keywords: Viktor Orban


Hungary’s parliament set to remove President Tamás Sulyok under Peter Magyar’s constitutional reform

Hungary's Parliament is expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking another major step in Prime Minister Peter Magyar's campaign to reshape the country's political institutions following his decisive electoral victory......

Hungary’s budget overhaul becomes first major test for Prime Minister Peter Magyar

Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar is preparing a major budget restructuring plan that will represent the first significant test of his government’s economic credibility since taking power after defeating long-time leader Viktor Orban. The reform package, expected by the end of August,......

Hungary suspends state TV news programme amid public media overhaul

Hungary's state television has temporarily suspended its main news broadcast as part of a government-backed overhaul of public service media, with officials saying the changes aim to create a more independent and credible system. The announcement was displayed on the state broadcaster's M1 channel,......

Hungary plans new environmental watchdog to tighten oversight of EV battery industry

Hungary is preparing to establish a new national authority dedicated to monitoring and penalizing industrial pollution, with a particular focus on the country's rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector. The proposed watchdog forms part of the new government's efforts......

Thousands join Budapest Pride march in post-election Hungary amid political shift

More than 10,000 people took part in Budapest’s Pride march on Saturday, marking the first annual event of its kind since Hungary’s recent political transition following the electoral defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in April. The demonstration brought together participants......

Hungary approves constitutional reform limiting prime ministerial terms

Hungary has adopted a constitutional amendment introducing a limit on the length of time a person can serve as prime minister, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape. The reform, recently approved by Parliament and signed into law by the president, restricts the......

Hungary imposes eight years term limit for Prime Minister

The Hungarian parliament has adopted a constitutional amendment introducing a strict term limit for the office of prime minister, capping tenure at eight years. The decision marks a significant institutional change in the country’s political system and is expected to reshape future leadership dynamics. The......

Orban’s media empire weakens after Hungary’s election upset

The political and media landscape in Hungary is undergoing significant changes following the recent electoral defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his nationalist government. For more than a decade, Orban and his allies built a powerful media network that strongly influenced public debate......

Hungary urged to revise anti-LGBTQ laws after EU court ruling

Hungary’s incoming government will need to amend legislation restricting LGBTQ rights following a ruling by the European Union’s top court, according to the country’s justice minister nominee. Marta Gorog said that Hungary must align its laws with European legal standards after the......