Orbán Viktor

Hungary cancels overpriced public contracts

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hungary cancels Zugló office complex deal, seeks 300bn HUF refund

In late July 2026 Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy announced the cancellation of the M86‑M87 highway concession after private‑sector bids were 36‑53 % above the projected cost, a move presented as protecting the state fro

Hungary energy crisis response

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Peter Magyar tackles heatwave energy crisis and Paks nuclear plant issues

In early August, opposition figures in Hungary began publicly denouncing the Tisza regional government's handling of the emerging energy crisis. KDNP faction leader Rétvári Bence and several commentators accused the admi

Hungary tax reforms 2026

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hungarian government faces pressure over energy measures and firewood tax

In late July 2026 the Hungarian government rolled out a series of fiscal measures aimed at easing household costs and simplifying the tax and customs regime. On 28 July Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a steep cut

Hungary Tisza Party vs Fidesz rivalry persists

6 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Hungarian poll shows Fidesz voters divided over Orbán's predictions

By late July 2026 the Tisza Party’s dominance remained but its margin narrowed. After the failed nomination of chess grandmaster Judit Polgár – an initiative criticised by two‑thirds of the public for lacking consultatio

Fidesz media and funding controversy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Orbán Viktor's Party Accused of Misusing Public Funds for Propaganda

Following a historic election defeat, Fidesz communications chief Bertalan Havasi called for cuts to the party's media staff, signaling internal concerns about its communication apparatus. In the weeks that followed, sen