Keywords: Viktor Orban


Hungary to reassess Paks nuclear expansion amid policy shift

Hungary’s incoming government has announced plans to review the financing and implementation of the expansion project at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, signaling a possible shift in the country’s energy and foreign policy direction. The statement was made by Istvan Kapitany during a parliamentary......

Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s new Prime Minister

Peter Magyar was officially sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister during the inaugural parliamentary session held in Budapest, marking the beginning of a new political chapter for the Central European country. The centre-right leader came to power on promises of political renewal, economic......

Hungary's banks call for a level playing field under new government

Hungary’s banking sector is calling for clearer rules, greater stability, and a fairer competitive environment following the election of incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar. After years of frequent policy changes under former leader Viktor Orban, financial institutions say they need predictability......

Hungary: outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not take his parliamentary seat

Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced that he will not take his seat in the national parliament following a significant electoral defeat for his political alliance after 16 years in power. In a video message published on social media, Orban stated that he would return his......

Orban’s defeat sparks internal debate and calls for renewal within Fidesz

Hungary’s political landscape is undergoing significant turbulence following the electoral defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, prompting internal debate within his ruling party, Fidesz. After Sunday’s unexpected election result, Orban quickly conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter......

Hungary opposition landslide ends Orbán era despite US backing

US Vice President JD Vance’s high-profile visit to Budapest failed to boost Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who suffered a decisive electoral defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar and his Tisza party. Magyar secured a commanding parliamentary majority, winning 138 of 199......

Slovakia’s fico ready to cooperate with hungary’s new prime minister

Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has expressed his readiness to work closely with Hungary’s incoming leader, Peter Magyar, following a surprising electoral shift in the country. In an official statement released on Monday, Fico congratulated Magyar on his victory and emphasized the......

Hungarians head to the polls in a crucial election for Viktor Orban’s future

Hungary is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday in a highly anticipated vote that could determine whether Prime Minister Viktor Orban secures a fifth consecutive term or faces the end of his long political dominance. More than 7.5 million voters inside the country, along with several hundred thousand......

Czech Prime Minister Babis backs Orban ahead of Hungarian election

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has publicly expressed support for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of a key parliamentary election in Hungary. Babis described Orban as a leader capable of ensuring stability and defending national interests during a period marked by political and economic uncertainty......