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”
In the wake of a report that the Open Society Foundations (OSF) are leaving Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in his regular Friday interview to public broadcaster Kossuth Radio, said “they are crashing out right now”. He also spoke about the restructuring of the new government. Continue reading “Orban: Soros is crashing out”
A policy proposal for a completely new economic direction is being drafted with the involvement of the central bank and the chamber of industry and commerce (MKIK), the daily Magyar Idok said on Wednesday. It is expected to be ready for government consideration in May. Continue reading “New economic strategy proposal to be submitted in May”
Hungary’s economy has undergone a steady recovery since the 2008 financial crisis, offering a path to sustainable growth over the coming decade, the European Commission said in an annual report released on Wednesday. Continue reading “Hungarian govt accuses the Commission of interference”
A former pro-Orban intellectual, university lecturer and academic Laszlo Csaba gave an interview to Hungarian news site Fuhu.hu. The academic voiced harsh criticism about Fidesz’s governance. Continue reading “Former pro-Orban academic: Orban never had an own programme”
