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The former head of the Hungarian Supreme Court András Baka assumes the Presidency of the country after the support of the Parliament

The former president of the Supreme Court of Hungary, András Baka, has taken office this Tuesday as the new head of state after receiving the majority support of Parliament, thus culminating the transition process driven by Prime Minister Peter Magyar to dismantle the influence of his predecessor, Viktor Orbán, in...

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The party in the Government of Hungary appoints former Supreme President András Baka as the new head of State

Tisza, the party currently governing in Hungary, has appointed former Supreme Court president András Baka as the new head of state, in one of the final steps to dismantle the power structures erected by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to the current head of government, Peter Magyar. Among those...

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Hungary launches an agency to track misappropriated public funds in the Orbán era

The Parliament of Hungary has given the green light on Tuesday to the creation of a new state agency responsible for locating and recovering public funds that may have been illicitly diverted during the 16 years in power of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, thus fulfilling one of the main...

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The Attorney General of Hungary resigns under pressure from Magyar to close the Orbán stage.

The Attorney General of Hungary, Gábor Bálint Nagy, submitted his resignation this Wednesday, a decision that he frames in the need to protect the Prosecutor's Office from party struggles, after the new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, set his departure as a priority to leave behind the stage of Viktor Orbán."The...

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Orbán warns of a turn towards authoritarianism in Hungary and presents Fidesz as the core of resistance

The former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán denounced this Wednesday the establishment of an authoritarian cut system in Hungary following Péter Magyar's rise to power. In his criticism, he particularly pointed out the recent constitutional reform that made possible the dismissal of President Tamás Sulyok, and emphasized that his party,...

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The Hungarian Prosecutor's Office registers a headquarters of the party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The Hungarian Prosecutor's Office carried out a search on Tuesday at some offices of the Fidesz party where its internet servers are located, according to the party itself of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who left office 16 years ago after losing the parliamentary elections held in April."The prosecutors appeared...

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Judit Polgár rejects the proposal to be president of Hungary

The legendary chess player and Hungarian grandmaster Judit Polgár has decided this Monday not to accept the proposal to assume the Presidency of the Republic of Hungary following the departure of Tamás Sulyok."I do not feel strong enough to take on the historical responsibility of uniting a divided nation, so...

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The Hungarian opposition argues that the election of the new president will be "invalid"

The Fidesz party, led by Viktor Orbán and currently in opposition to Prime Minister Péter Magyar, warned this Monday that the appointment of the historic chess player and grandmaster Judit Polgár as the new head of state will be "invalid" from a legal point of view. The party emphasized that...

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They propose chess player Judit Polgár as the new president of Hungary after Sulyok's departure.

A total of 16 prominent personalities from science, culture, and sports in Hungary have sent a formal petition to the President of the National Assembly, Ágnes Forsthoffer, for the legendary chess player and grandmaster Judit Polgár to be elected President of the Republic, considering that she can "embody national unity,...

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Hungary activates the change in the Head of State after the signing of the 17th constitutional reform by Tamás Sulyok

The president of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, has promulgated the 17th amendment of the Constitution, a step that activates the mechanism for the conclusion of his term starting at midnight this Monday, July 20. This has been communicated by the Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, in a context where the head...

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Hungary opens an investigation into the alleged ties to Russia of its former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto

The Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, announced this Thursday that the authorities have already launched an investigation into the alleged ties with Russia of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the government of the far-right leader Viktor Orbán, Péter Szijjarto."As far as I know, it has already been...

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Fidesz mobilizes against Magyar's constitutional reform to dismiss President Sulyok

The Hungarian conservative formations Fidesz, led by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and the Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) led a protest this Thursday in front of Sándor Palace, the official seat and residence of the Presidency, against what they have described as the "construction of the Tisza dictatorship." They...

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The Hungarian public television M1 temporarily ceases its broadcasts to denounce years of propaganda under Orbán

The Hungarian public channel M1 ceased broadcasting provisionally this Tuesday by decision of the new management of the MTVA corporation, following the rise to power of Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The closure is justified by the fact that these media outlets had acted for years as "propaganda" tools during...

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Magyar launches a deep constitutional reform to limit mandates and cut powers in Hungary

The Hungarian Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, presented this Saturday a broad proposal for reform of the Magna Carta that proposes, among other changes, to set the term limit for deputies at three legislatures, introduce adjustments to strengthen the autonomy of the courts, and activate a mechanism that would allow the...

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Seven judges of the Hungarian Constitutional Court recuse themselves and block debate on the dismissal of the president

Seven magistrates of the Constitutional Court of Hungary have recused themselves this Friday from the case initiated by the country's president, Tamas Sulyok, with which he intends to halt Prime Minister Peter Magyar's plans to push through a reform of the Fundamental Law that would open the door to his...

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Hungary sets the limit on the prime minister's term at eight years and closes the door to Orbán's return

The National Assembly of Hungary has given the green light to a reform that sets eight years as the maximum time a single person can serve as prime minister. The new restriction, which blocks a possible return of Viktor Orbán to the post, fulfills one of the main campaign promises...

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Orbán will continue leading Fidesz despite his historic electoral defeat

Viktor Orbán has been re-elected this Saturday as president of the Hungarian party Fidesz, in a context of growing internal unease after an unprecedented electoral defeat.The result of the vote confirmed that the former prime minister retains a firm grip on the party, even though his support among the citizenry...

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EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, Russian drones and the future budget at Magyar's first summit

The Heads of State and Government of the European Union will meet next week in Brussels for a new European Council focused on support for Ukraine, recent incidents with Russian drones in EU airspace, and the start of negotiations on the next Community budget. It will also be the first...

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Hungary creates a commissioner to investigate child abuse in Hungary

The Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, announced this Monday the appointment of a new ministerial commissioner in charge of examining cases of child abuse in Hungary, focusing on criticism of Viktor Orbán's previous government for its handling of this issue."The legacy of the Orbán government is dramatic," declared the leader,...

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Hungarian guarantees the end of illegal migration in Hungary before the imminent application of the EU migration pact

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar assured this Sunday that under his newly formed government there will be no room for irregular migration in Hungary, in the same week that, before German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he committed to adopting a "more constructive approach" with Brussels, coinciding with the entry into force,...

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Amplification | Magyar will push for a constitutional change after the Hungarian president refuses to step down

The Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, announced this Monday his intention to promote a reform of the Constitution with the aim of being able to dismiss the country's president, Tamás Sulyok, who has refused to leave office after the meeting held between the two at Sándor Palace, the seat...

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The Hungarian prime minister sets the president an ultimatum until midnight to leave office

The head of government of Hungary, Péter Magyar, has set midnight this Sunday as the deadline for the country's president, Tamás Sulyok, to resign, and has warned that if the resignation does not occur, he will go to the headquarters of the Presidency on Monday."The deadline for resignation is midnight...

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The EU enlargement: Europe wants to grow… but without getting fat

The enlargement of the European Union is back. And not because Brussels has suddenly rediscovered its romantic enthusiasm for the “European family,” but because Vladímir Putin and Donald Trump have done more for Europeanism in two years than several community summits in two decades. The war in Ukraine has forced...

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The President of Hungary asks for protection from the Venice Commission in his standoff with the Prime Minister

The President of Hungary, Tamas Sulyok, has decided to go to the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe to try to channel the conflict opened with the new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar. The latter has been demanding his resignation since he took office at the beginning of May, considering...

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The Hungarian Parliament annuls the ICC exit promoted by Orbán

The Hungarian Parliament has given the green light this Wednesday to a bill promoted by the government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, which annuls the country's withdrawal from the Rome Statute promoted by the previous Viktor Orbán Executive, ensuring that Hungary remains a State Party to the International Criminal Court...

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The former head of the Hungarian Supreme Court András Baka assumes the Presidency of the country after the support of the Parliament

The party in the Government of Hungary appoints former Supreme President András Baka as the new head of State

Hungary launches an agency to track misappropriated public funds in the Orbán era

The Attorney General of Hungary resigns under pressure from Magyar to close the Orbán stage.

Orbán warns of a turn towards authoritarianism in Hungary and presents Fidesz as the core of resistance

The Hungarian Prosecutor's Office registers a headquarters of the party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Judit Polgár rejects the proposal to be president of Hungary

The Hungarian opposition argues that the election of the new president will be "invalid"

They propose chess player Judit Polgár as the new president of Hungary after Sulyok's departure.

Hungary activates the change in the Head of State after the signing of the 17th constitutional reform by Tamás Sulyok

Hungary opens an investigation into the alleged ties to Russia of its former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto

Fidesz mobilizes against Magyar's constitutional reform to dismiss President Sulyok

The Hungarian public television M1 temporarily ceases its broadcasts to denounce years of propaganda under Orbán

Magyar launches a deep constitutional reform to limit mandates and cut powers in Hungary

Seven judges of the Hungarian Constitutional Court recuse themselves and block debate on the dismissal of the president

Hungary sets the limit on the prime minister's term at eight years and closes the door to Orbán's return

Orbán will continue leading Fidesz despite his historic electoral defeat

EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, Russian drones and the future budget at Magyar's first summit

Hungary creates a commissioner to investigate child abuse in Hungary

Hungarian guarantees the end of illegal migration in Hungary before the imminent application of the EU migration pact

Amplification | Magyar will push for a constitutional change after the Hungarian president refuses to step down

The Hungarian prime minister sets the president an ultimatum until midnight to leave office

The EU enlargement: Europe wants to grow… but without getting fat

The President of Hungary asks for protection from the Venice Commission in his standoff with the Prime Minister

The Hungarian Parliament annuls the ICC exit promoted by Orbán

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