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 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
Poland has demanded explanations from Hungary and the United States after former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on abuse of power charges, reportedly travelled from Hungary to the US despite having his passport revoked. Polish officials said they want to know what legal documents allowed Ziobro to leave Hungary and enter the United States while […]
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 has vowed to block the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia and a proposed 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, escalating tensions ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. The dispute centres on the disruption of Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which Budapest and Slovakia say has undermined their energy
Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has taken the lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, according to a recent opinion poll. The survey showed Tisza gaining stronger voter support, signalling a significant challenge to Orban’s long-standing leadership. Another poll also indicated that the far-right Our
Hungary’s main opposition Tisza party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party, according to two opinion polls released on Wednesday, raising the stakes ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election. The vote marks the first time in years that Orban, who has been in power since 2010, faces a serious […]









