Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced plans to change legislation introduced under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban that effectively prevented same-sex couples from adopting children. The government plans to remove a system requiring adoption applications from single people to receive approval from the family affairs minister, which had effectively blocked
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar has declined the nomination to become Hungary’s next president, a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced his intention to nominate her for the largely ceremonial role. Polgar thanked the government for its confidence but said she did not feel capable of taking on the responsibility of uniting a divided […]
Hungary’s parliament is expected to approve a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, marking a major political move by Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government. Magyar, who defeated former Prime Minister Viktor Orban in April’s election, has described Sulyok as being closely aligned with the previous administration
Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual Pride march in Budapest, with activists calling for the restoration of rights that were curtailed during the 16-year rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Last year’s Pride event evolved into a major anti-government demonstration after authorities attempted to ban it, drawing tens of thousands of participants.
Hungary’s powerful pro-government media network is rapidly weakening after former Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s election defeat last month. Several major outlets linked to Orban have already seen leadership removals, programme cancellations, and shifts in editorial tone following the landslide victory of Peter Magyar’s opposition-led Tisza party. The new government has
Peter Magyar secured a sweeping victory in Hungary’s parliamentary election, handing his Tisza party a powerful two-thirds majority. The result gives the new government broad authority to push reforms, strengthen the rule of law, and potentially unlock billions in frozen European Union funds. Analysts say the outcome, once seen as unlikely, is the most market-friendly […]
Andrej Babiš has voiced strong support for Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election, calling him the best choice for stability and national interests during uncertain times. Babiš praised Orbán’s stance on sovereignty and competitiveness, emphasizing the importance of experienced leadership amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Opinion polls suggest Orbán, who
Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban will face his strongest electoral challenge in 16 years when the country holds parliamentary elections on April 12. The vote is being closely watched across Europe, as Orban has been a key figure among far-right leaders and maintains close ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia despite the […]







