Hungary defence, constitutional reforms & presidency 2026

Timeline

1. 18 days ago

   [POLITICS] 83 sources

   Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signs amendment ending his mandate

   President Tamás Sulyok signed Hungary’s 17th constitutional amendment, ending his term on 20 July and transferring duties to Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer; the reform also caps MPs at 12‑year terms, sets a 70‑year‑

2. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Hungary Defense Minister Ruszin‑Szendi Says Hungary Will Close Door on Russia and Boost NATO Ties

   Hungary’s defence minister Romulusz Ruszin‑Szendi announced the country will shut out Russian influence, rebuild NATO trust and aim for 5 % of GDP defence spending by 2035 while prioritising health andeducation

3. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Hungarian Defence Minister Ruszin‑Szendi addresses newly sworn NCOs

   Hungary’s defence minister praised newly sworn NCOs as the military’s backbone, urging them to lead by example and pledging support for troops and families at a Budapest ceremony.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin‑Szendi underscores V4 security ties and returns to reserve service

   Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin‑Szendi announced renewed V4 defence cooperation, his return to reserve parachutist status, and stressed non‑discrimination in the military.

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Hungarian Defence Minister Ruszin‑Szendi Announces Soldier‑Led Reforms and Possible Reinstatement

   Hungarian defence minister says soldiers will decide on identity issues and backs a law change to reinstate those dismissed under the 2023 ‘youngification’ rule.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Hungary's Defence Minister Ruszin‑Szendi Calls for Prioritising EU Funds to Health Over Military

   Hungary's defence minister says EU funds should focus on health and social services now, keeping defence spending stable at 2 % of GDP and targeting 3.5 % by 2035.