The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has imposed hefty fines on Hungary for what it describes as an "unprecedented and exceptionally serious breach of EU law." The decision follows Budapest's refusal to comply with a 2020 ruling concerning the treatment of migrants, which the court says Hungary has largely ignored. Hungary has been ordered by […]
Hungary's decision to veto European Union plans to provide billions in military aid to Ukraine is causing increasing frustration in Brussels. As Budapest digs in its heels, refusing to wave through the assistance packages, dismay is spreading among fellow member states. When EU foreign ministers convened recently, tensions quickly boiled over. Even before the meeting […]
The European Union has finalized a historic reform of its migration and asylum policy, achieving a milestone that had eluded the bloc for nearly a decade. The new regulations, part of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, aim to create a fair and predictable system for handling asylum seekers, ensuring that all member states […]
In a recent declaration that underscores the deepening ties between China and Hungary, President Xi Jinping characterized the relationship between the two countries as an "all-weather" strategic partnership, following fruitful discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The announcement came during Xi's visit to Budapest, marking the final leg of his first European tour in […]
The President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping was received with a military ceremony by Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok and members of the Hungarian government at Buda Castle on Thursday. The Chinese head of state and his entourage, who are on a state visit to Hungary until Friday to mark the 75th anniversary […]
The official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hungary next week will be a milestone in the history of relations between the two countries and may give new impetus to strengthening cooperation, as well as have important global implications, Gong Tao, China's Ambassador to Hungary, said at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday. […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant European tour in early May, with scheduled visits to France, Hungary, and Serbia, announced Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office in Hungary. The visit, slated for May 8-10, occurs against a backdrop of intense geopolitical developments, including the ongoing conflict in […]
In a fervent address at the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a significant shift in European leadership during the upcoming European Union elections scheduled for June 6-9. Orbán criticized current EU leaders and voiced strong opposition to Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU or NATO. Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Hungary finds itself grappling with a ballooning budget deficit that has compelled the government to put a temporary halt on state investments. As the first quarter of the year drew to a close, the central budget deficit alarmingly neared the full-year target, painting a stark picture of the financial challenges facing the nation. In March […]
The European Commission has raised alarm bells over Hungary's state construction investment law as the legislation might clash with regulations on public procurement, conflicts of interest, and the handling of EU funds. Critics point to the government's opaque exemptions for certain projects and unauthorized adjustments to property ownership rights, triggering a potential freeze on EU […]
Péter Magyar, a former political insider of the Hungarian government, has triggered a political scandal with the release of an explosive audio recording. The recording, which Magyar claims features the voice of his ex-wife and former Justice Minister, Judit Varga, details an alleged conspiracy among top officials to erase evidence of corruption from court records. […]
In a forthright address, U.S. Ambassador David Pressman sharply criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for actions he described as detrimental to the trust between the United States and Hungary. The Ambassador's speech, delivered in Budapest, marked a significant moment in the increasingly strained relations between the two nations, accusing the Hungarian government of corruption, […]
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the new Hungarian President of the Republic, was inaugurated this Sunday afternoon in a ceremony held in front of the Sándor Palace, the residence of the President in the Buda Castle. "To serve the country and the nation is the greatest honor," President Tamás Sulyok declared in his inaugural speech. "Law is […]
Hungary has openly declared its opposition to Mark Rutte, the outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands, becoming NATO's next secretary-general. The announcement was made by Hungary's Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, during a press conference, marking a significant divergence from the support Rutte has garnered from NATO's most influential members. Rutte's candidacy, despite enjoying backing from […]
Tamás Sulyok was elected President of the Republic by the governing majority of Hungarian Parliament on Monday. The new head of state said he wants to build trust through mutual listening and understanding free of prejudice. The Constitutional Court president, who was the only candidate for the post, received 134 votes in favor in a […]
