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New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?

  • 11 May 2026 7:09 AM
  • current affairs
The election of Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker of the National Assembly marks a transformative moment in Hungarian parliamentary history, signalling a definitive shift in the country's legislative leadership. During Saturday's inaugural session, Hungary's parliament elected Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker in a closed vote that demonstrated an overwhelming mandate for the Tisza Party’s representative.

'With Faith & Love of Hungary... I Will Serve, Not Rule': PM Magyar's Inaugural Speech Also Includes an Apology

  • 11 May 2026 5:53 AM
  • current affairs
"I will not rule Hungary; I will serve my country," Prime Minister Peter Magyar declared after his election at the inaugural session of parliament on Saturday.

Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar Beat Orbán?

  • 9 Apr 2026 9:32 AM
  • current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.

Updated: Watch: Smoke Bombs in Parliament After Budapest Pride Banned

A massive scandal broke out in the Hungarian Parliament as opposition MP's lit smoke bombs in the chamber after voting for a law to ban Budapest Pride - see video below.

Hungary Floods Round-Up: Six More Days to Go

  • 23 Sep 2024 8:10 AM
  • current affairs
According to forecasts, heightened preparedness in flood defence will have to stay in place for six more days, until next Thursday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference.

Secret Ballot: Sole Candidate Sulyok Elected New President of Hungary

Hungary's parliament elected Tamás Sulyok, the outgoing head of the Constitutional Court, as head of state in a secret ballot on Monday.

Watch: EU Vows to Give Ukraine Aid Despite Hungary Veto

  • 19 Dec 2023 7:35 AM
  • current affairs
EU leaders have said that Ukraine will not be left without support, after Hungary blocked €50bn (£43bn) in aid. Ukraine is critically dependent on EU and US funding as it continues to fight occupying Russian forces.

Watch: Orbán Re-Elected Leader of Fidesz - Party Congress Round-Up

The 30th congress of ruling Fidesz re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the party’s leader on Saturday. In his speech to the congress, Orbán said it was an “honour” to be given the mandate to lead the “most successful political community of the country, of Europe”.

Watch: “Wage Slaves”: New Protest Held by Teachers & Students in Budapest

Protesters including students and teachers staged a demonstration in front of Parliament against the new law on teachers’ career paths on Friday evening.

New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?

  • 11 May 2026 7:09 AM
  • current affairs
The election of Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker of the National Assembly marks a transformative moment in Hungarian parliamentary history, signalling a definitive shift in the country's legislative leadership. During Saturday's inaugural session, Hungary's parliament elected Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker in a closed vote that demonstrated an overwhelming mandate for the Tisza Party’s representative.

'With Faith & Love of Hungary... I Will Serve, Not Rule': PM Magyar's Inaugural Speech Also Includes an Apology

  • 11 May 2026 5:53 AM
  • current affairs
"I will not rule Hungary; I will serve my country," Prime Minister Peter Magyar declared after his election at the inaugural session of parliament on Saturday.

Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar Beat Orbán?

  • 9 Apr 2026 9:32 AM
  • current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.

Updated: Watch: Smoke Bombs in Parliament After Budapest Pride Banned

A massive scandal broke out in the Hungarian Parliament as opposition MP's lit smoke bombs in the chamber after voting for a law to ban Budapest Pride - see video below.

Hungary Floods Round-Up: Six More Days to Go

  • 23 Sep 2024 8:10 AM
  • current affairs
According to forecasts, heightened preparedness in flood defence will have to stay in place for six more days, until next Thursday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference.

Secret Ballot: Sole Candidate Sulyok Elected New President of Hungary

Hungary's parliament elected Tamás Sulyok, the outgoing head of the Constitutional Court, as head of state in a secret ballot on Monday.

Watch: EU Vows to Give Ukraine Aid Despite Hungary Veto

  • 19 Dec 2023 7:35 AM
  • current affairs
EU leaders have said that Ukraine will not be left without support, after Hungary blocked €50bn (£43bn) in aid. Ukraine is critically dependent on EU and US funding as it continues to fight occupying Russian forces.

Watch: Orbán Re-Elected Leader of Fidesz - Party Congress Round-Up

The 30th congress of ruling Fidesz re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the party’s leader on Saturday. In his speech to the congress, Orbán said it was an “honour” to be given the mandate to lead the “most successful political community of the country, of Europe”.

Watch: “Wage Slaves”: New Protest Held by Teachers & Students in Budapest

Protesters including students and teachers staged a demonstration in front of Parliament against the new law on teachers’ career paths on Friday evening.