The result of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance at the recent European parliamentary election has been “a victory commanding respect”, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told public Kossuth Radio on Friday morning. Continue reading “Orban: Fidesz victory commands respect”
According to Oxford-based Hungarian economist Peter Rona the Hungarian opposition will pay a big price if it follows the “tradition” of expecting external help. He told daily Nepszava that “the Orban system could fall sooner than many people think”. Continue reading “Orban can fall sooner than we think – economist”
No one can be allowed to engage in violence, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview to public broadcaster Kossuth Radio on Friday, referring to the recent anti-government demonstrations. The prime minister said a clear line must be drawn between the expression of one’s political views and vandalism. Continue reading “Orban: No one can be allowed to engage in violence”
The issue of migration is not a partisan matter but a priority for the nation, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told lawmakers on Monday, the first day of parliament’s autumn session. Continue reading “Orban: Hungary is neither a passageway nor refugee camp”
Fast and comprehensive changes under way in world politics and economy, and new alliances are in the interest of the European Union and Hungary in such turbulent times, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told a Budapest conference on economic partnership between Japan and the bloc on Thursday. Continue reading “Szijjarto urges EU-Japan free trade”
Finance Minister Mihaly Varga submitted Hungary’s 2019 budget bill to parliament on Wednesday. Continue reading “Govt submits 2019 budget bill”
The parliamentary hearings of the fourth Orban government’s minister-elects continued on Tuesday. Continue reading “New ministers warn of migration, bash EU liberals”
