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Hungary and Russia exchange diplomatic expulsions as Budapest pivots away from Moscow
international-relations8 days ago

Hungary and Russia exchange diplomatic expulsions as Budapest pivots away from Moscow

Russia has ordered Hungarian diplomats to leave Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan within two weeks, retaliating for Budapest's expulsion of ten Russian staff in September. This marks a decisive break from the pro-Moscow stance of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as the new government under Péter Magyar aligns Hungary more closely with EU positions on the Ukraine war while maintaining pragmatic ties with Russia.

via Euronews.com|
#diplomatic-expulsions#eu-foreign-policy#hungary-russia-relations
Hungary's 'Operation Purge' Detains Two Ex-Ministers as PM Magyar Loses Immunity
politics10 days ago

Hungary's 'Operation Purge' Detains Two Ex-Ministers as PM Magyar Loses Immunity

Hungarian prosecutors detained two former ministers from Viktor Orbán’s government over corruption charges, marking a key step in Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s anti-graft campaign. Simultaneously, parliament lifted Magyar’s immunity regarding a minor theft case, a move he framed as clearing his name. While the new government emphasizes accountability, opposition Fidesz party members label the actions a political purge and a violation of judicial independence.

via Euronews.com|
#corruption#hungary#peter-magyar
politics11 days ago

Hungary strips PM Magyar of immunity in historic vote, opening probe into Danube phone incident

Hungarian parliament voted unanimously to lift the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orbán’s government. The move allows prosecutors to pursue a 2024 theft case involving Magyar and corruption charges against ex-ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták. Magyar, who requested the waiver to clear his name, remains in office but faces potential legal consequences if convicted.

via Politico|
#corruption#hungary#immunity-waiver
Hungary strips PM Magyar and two ex-ministers of immunity in historic anti-corruption move
politics11 days ago

Hungary strips PM Magyar and two ex-ministers of immunity in historic anti-corruption move

Hungary’s parliament has voted to lift the legal immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from Viktor Orban’s government, enabling criminal probes. Magyar, facing a theft charge from a 2024 nightclub incident, requested the waiver to clear his name. The move marks the first time a sitting Hungarian PM has lost immunity and the first major corruption cases against top Orban-era figures. Fidesz boycotted the vote, calling it a political show trial, while Magyar’s government frames it as a key step in its anti-corruption agenda.

via Al Jazeera|
#corruption#hungary#immunity
Hungary strips PM Magyar's immunity in historic vote, targets former Fidesz ministers
politics11 days ago

Hungary strips PM Magyar's immunity in historic vote, targets former Fidesz ministers

Hungarian parliament voted to waive the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, making him the first sitting head of government in the country's history to lose legal protection while in office. The move allows prosecutors to pursue a case from June 2024 involving an incident at a Budapest nightclub. Simultaneously, the parliament stripped the immunity of two former Fidesz ministers, Miklós Seszták and Balázs Hankó, who face corruption charges. The Fidesz party boycotted the session, calling the proceedings a political show trial, while the new government framed the actions as part of its anti-corruption 'Operation Purgatory.'

via euractiv.com|
#corruption#fidesz#hungary
EU Commission proposes releasing €4.2bn in frozen funds for Hungary after rule-of-law reforms
europe16 days ago

EU Commission proposes releasing €4.2bn in frozen funds for Hungary after rule-of-law reforms

The European Commission has proposed unblocking €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and restoring its access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, citing significant rule-of-law reforms under Prime Minister Péter Magyar. This follows a 2022 suspension of €6.3 billion due to corruption and procurement issues under Viktor Orbán. While €10 billion in recovery funds remain under review, €2 billion in cohesion funds stay blocked over asylum and academic freedom concerns, with Magyar pledging to resolve these by year's end.

via euronews.com|
#eu-funding#europe#hungary
Hungary Rejects Carpathian Eight Forum and Oil Storage Deal, Deepening Ukraine Tensions
europe17 days ago

Hungary Rejects Carpathian Eight Forum and Oil Storage Deal, Deepening Ukraine Tensions

Hungary has formally rejected participation in Ukraine’s new Carpathian Eight regional forum and blocked a joint oil storage agreement, citing lack of consent and security concerns. This move has intensified diplomatic friction, with Kyiv accusing Budapest of continuing the obstructionist policies of the previous government despite recent efforts to reset relations.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#carpathian-eight#energy-security#eu-accession
Brussels Think Tank Chief Resigns Over Unpaid Salaries Amid Hungary's Political Shake-Up
politics1 month ago

Brussels Think Tank Chief Resigns Over Unpaid Salaries Amid Hungary's Political Shake-Up

Frank Füredi, executive director of MCC Brussels, resigns citing ongoing failure to pay salaries as funding was withheld after Hungary’s government change; MCC Brussels, funded by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, faces a rift with the new government led by Péter Magyar, amid scrutiny of state-backed influence and a suspended EU lobbying registration.

via politico.eu|
#frank-furedi#hungarian-politics#mcc-brussels
Polgár declines Hungary's presidency, citing burden of national unity
world2 months ago

Polgár declines Hungary's presidency, citing burden of national unity

Chess legend Judit Polgár declined Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s offer to become Hungary’s president, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation and will instead back a future independent, respected president. Her nomination drew criticism over lack of broad public consultation as Hungary moves toward a direct-election presidency during a transitional period after a constitutional amendment ended the previous president’s term, with Parliament required to elect a new president within 30 days.

via Euronews.com|
#hungary#judit-polgar#parliament
Polgar Declines Hungary Presidency, Saying She Can't Unite a Divided Nation
world2 months ago

Polgar Declines Hungary Presidency, Saying She Can't Unite a Divided Nation

Judit Polgar declined Hungary's ceremonial presidency after Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced he would consider her for the post, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation. The move followed a constitutional change and came after Orban-era leadership shifted amid May elections and the replacement of the previous president.

via Chess.com|
#hungarian-politics#hungary-presidency#judit-polgar
Hungary Ends President's Term Early Amid Wide Constitutional Overhaul
world2 months ago

Hungary Ends President's Term Early Amid Wide Constitutional Overhaul

Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok reluctantly signed a parliamentary constitutional amendment that immediately ends his term after lawmakers approved the measure 139-6; Sulyok criticized the move as an abuse of power that erodes checks and balances, but said he signed to fulfill constitutional duties. The early termination is part of PM Péter Magyar’s broad constitutional overhaul following his party’s two-thirds election victory, which also includes capping prime ministerial service to eight years, barring Viktor Orbán from returning, dismantling institutions from Orbán’s era, and restoring state control of public-interest asset-management foundations. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.

via Kyiv Post|
#constitutional-amendment#hungary#peter-magyar
Hungary’s PM nominates Judit Polgár for interim presidency
world2 months ago

Hungary’s PM nominates Judit Polgár for interim presidency

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced he will nominate Judit Polgár, the legendary chess grandmaster, to serve as interim president after a constitutional amendment ends the current president’s term; Reuters and others reported the move, praising Polgár’s achievements and integrity, with a planned meeting to gauge whether she would accept the role until a new constitution is adopted.

via Chess News | ChessBase|
#hungary#interim-president#judit-polgar
Hungary reshapes presidency as term ends under new law
politics2 months ago

Hungary reshapes presidency as term ends under new law

Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party, ending his term immediately. The law, part of PM Péter Magyar’s drive to curb Orbán-era power, will have Parliament elect a new president with interim duties assigned to Ágnes Forsthoffer, and imposes a 12-year term limit for lawmakers plus a 70-year retirement age for constitutional court judges (forcing the current president Péter Polt to retire). Sulyok warned the reform harms the rule of law and marks a watershed in Hungary’s constitutional democracy, while Orbán criticized the changes as tyranny and Fidesz faced resignations and slipping support.

via The Guardian|
#constitutional-amendment#hungary#peter-magyar