424 result(s) for political debate
Government Maintains 35,000 Guest Worker Quota for 2026
- 4 Dec 2025 6:36 AM
- business
Hungary’s quota for guest workers will remain at 35,000 for 2026, the Ministry for National Economy announced on Tuesday, adding that supporting the Hungarian workforce continues to be the government’s main priority.
EC Still Shares Concerns that Triggered Article 7 Procedure Against Hungary, Says EU Commissioner
- 25 Nov 2025 7:20 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission continues to share many of the concerns expressed by the European Parliament in its 2018 reasoned proposal triggering the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice and the rule of law said in Strasbourg.
Orbán: Budapest Peace Summit on the Horizon
- 24 Nov 2025 7:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's prime minister has said that a Budapest peace summit was on the horizon and the next 2-3 weeks would now prove "decisive", now that the existence of the 28-point peace plan had been confirmed.
Watch: Hungary Exempted from US Sanctions, but Brussels Still Banning Russian Energy Imports
- 12 Nov 2025 5:55 AM
- current affairs
Even though Hungary has secured an exemption from US sanctions, Brussels is still banning Russian energy imports from 2027, Viktor Orbán said on Tuesday. "They want to pursue the war and sanctions," the prime minister wrote on Facebook.
14th Month Pension Introduced in Hungary
- 3 Nov 2025 7:05 AM
- finance
"There will be a 14th month pension," Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced late on Thursday.
Rival Budapest Marches to Mark '56 Revolution Anniversary
- 22 Oct 2025 12:34 PM
- current affairs
This year’s anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution will be marked by two rival marches on October 23, reflecting political divisions in the country. The governing Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza Party are each organizing separate processions.
Updated: DK Accuses Fidesz of Operating 'Paedophile Ring' in Budapest
- 30 Sep 2025 6:28 AM
- current affairs
Laszlo Varju, MP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said in parliament on Tuesday that "a well-organised and politically connected paedophile network supported by state officials has embedded itself in the central child protection system."
Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October
- 26 Sep 2025 9:05 AM
- community & culture
Romania and Danish author Janne Teller will be country and guest of honour at the 30th Budapest International Book Festival, held between Oct 2 and 5 at the Balna Center of Military Culture, organisers said.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Government Maintains 35,000 Guest Worker Quota for 2026
- 4 Dec 2025 6:36 AM
- business
Hungary’s quota for guest workers will remain at 35,000 for 2026, the Ministry for National Economy announced on Tuesday, adding that supporting the Hungarian workforce continues to be the government’s main priority.
EC Still Shares Concerns that Triggered Article 7 Procedure Against Hungary, Says EU Commissioner
- 25 Nov 2025 7:20 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission continues to share many of the concerns expressed by the European Parliament in its 2018 reasoned proposal triggering the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, the European Commissioner for democracy, justice and the rule of law said in Strasbourg.
Orbán: Budapest Peace Summit on the Horizon
- 24 Nov 2025 7:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's prime minister has said that a Budapest peace summit was on the horizon and the next 2-3 weeks would now prove "decisive", now that the existence of the 28-point peace plan had been confirmed.
Watch: Hungary Exempted from US Sanctions, but Brussels Still Banning Russian Energy Imports
- 12 Nov 2025 5:55 AM
- current affairs
Even though Hungary has secured an exemption from US sanctions, Brussels is still banning Russian energy imports from 2027, Viktor Orbán said on Tuesday. "They want to pursue the war and sanctions," the prime minister wrote on Facebook.
14th Month Pension Introduced in Hungary
- 3 Nov 2025 7:05 AM
- finance
"There will be a 14th month pension," Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced late on Thursday.
Rival Budapest Marches to Mark '56 Revolution Anniversary
- 22 Oct 2025 12:34 PM
- current affairs
This year’s anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution will be marked by two rival marches on October 23, reflecting political divisions in the country. The governing Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza Party are each organizing separate processions.
Updated: DK Accuses Fidesz of Operating 'Paedophile Ring' in Budapest
- 30 Sep 2025 6:28 AM
- current affairs
Laszlo Varju, MP of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said in parliament on Tuesday that "a well-organised and politically connected paedophile network supported by state officials has embedded itself in the central child protection system."
Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October
- 26 Sep 2025 9:05 AM
- community & culture
Romania and Danish author Janne Teller will be country and guest of honour at the 30th Budapest International Book Festival, held between Oct 2 and 5 at the Balna Center of Military Culture, organisers said.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.