Péter Magyar addresses Hungarian Parliament on energy and water crises

Péter Magyar Paks nuclear power plant Hungarian Parliament energy crisis water management

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar addressed the Hungarian Parliament during an extraordinary session, focusing on the country's recent energy and water crises. He highlighted that the Paks nuclear power plant's output had dropped from 2,000 MW to 230 MW due to low Danube water levels, but confirmed that all four reactors and eight turbines are now operating normally.

Magyar criticized the previous administration under Viktor Orbán, contrasting the current government's active response to the drought and energy shortage with what he described as the opposition's tendency to criticize rather than act. He noted that efforts to raise the Danube water level to support the Paks plant were completed more quickly and at a lower cost than originally projected.

The parliamentary session also includes discussions on several legislative matters, including a proposed VAT reduction for firewood, reforms to vocational training, and constitutional amendments regarding the qualifications for Constitutional Court judges. Additionally, the Parliament is set to vote on leadership for the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office.

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Constitutional Court of Hungary · Danube · Hungarian Parliament · Paks Nuclear Power Plant · Paks Nuclear Power Plant · Peter Magyar · RMDSZ · Viktor Orbán

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[● 3 SOURCES] A vocational training law amendment will abolish the chancellor position in vocational training centers by January 1. kontroll.hu · hirklikk.hu · hvg.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] A proposed VAT amendment would reduce the tax on firewood from 27% to 5% starting September 15. kontroll.hu · www.info.sk
[● 4 SOURCES] The Paks nuclear power plant output dropped from 2,000 MW to 230 MW during a critical period. www.info.sk · twice.hu · ereport.sk · index.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] Work to raise the Danube water level for the Paks plant was completed faster and cheaper than planned. mfor.hu · privatbankar.hu · kuruc.info · ereport.sk · twice.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Romania, a new law will reduce mandatory teaching hours for school principals to 8 per week and inspectors to 6. friss.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] A constitutional amendment would require Constitutional Court judges to have at least 20 years of legal practice. kontroll.hu · hirklikk.hu · hvg.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] A new climate law and new water management regulations will be submitted to Parliament this autumn. mfor.hu · privatbankar.hu
[● 14 SOURCES] Péter Magyar stated there were two versions of Hungary this summer: one that worked and one that talked. friss.ro · kontroll.hu · hang.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.info.sk · +7 more