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Fines proposed for Budapest Pride attendees

Fines proposed for Budapest Pride attendees

A new legislative proposal from Hungary's ruling party, Fidesz, seeks to impose fines of up to 200,000 HUF on individuals who participate in Pride events.

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The LMP parliamentary faction officially disbanded

The LMP parliamentary faction officially disbanded

As of February 19, 2025, the parliamentary faction of the LMP (Politics Can Be Different) party has been officially dissolved.

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Hungary ranks as the most corrupt EU country for third consecutive year

Hungary ranks as the most corrupt EU country for third consecutive year

For the third year running, Hungary has found itself at the bottom of Transparency International's global corruption index among EU member states.

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Orbán criticizes Robert Fico's performance

Orbán criticizes Robert Fico's performance

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has voiced his criticism of his Slovak ally, Prime Minister Robert Fico, stating that he has "rusted" and is no longer as sharp as he used to be.

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New US Secretary of State promises to review 'retaliatory measures' to Hungary

New US Secretary of State promises to review 'retaliatory measures' to Hungary

On January 26, 2025, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that he had a phone conversation with the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Viktor Orbán won't be attending Donald Trump's inauguration

Viktor Orbán won't be attending Donald Trump's inauguration

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20.

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By-election held in Tolna County

By-election held in Tolna County

This by-election is being held in Tolna County's 2nd electoral district, encompassing towns such as Dombóvár and Bonyhád, following the unexpected death of Fidesz MP Árpád János Potápi last October.

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US adds Hungarian minister Antal Rogán to sanctions list

US adds Hungarian minister Antal Rogán to sanctions list

The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has officially added Antal Rogán, Head of the Cabinet Office of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List.

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Calls for early elections in Hungary

Calls for early elections in Hungary

On January 4, 2025, the Democratic Coalition (DK) announced that it has formally submitted a proposal to the Hungarian Parliament to dissolve the National Assembly and call for early elections.

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Hungarian president vetoes laws for first time

Hungarian president vetoes laws for first time

On December 27, 2024, Sulyok Tamás, the President of Hungary, made headlines by returning two laws to the National Assembly. This marks the first instance of the president utilizing his veto power since taking office in March.

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Gyurcsány Ferenc wins DK presidential nomination

Gyurcsány Ferenc wins DK presidential nomination

With the current terms of the Democratic Coalition (DK) officials set to expire, the party is preparing for elections in February.

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Hungary grants political asylum to Polish politician Marcin Romanowski

Hungary grants political asylum to Polish politician Marcin Romanowski

Hungary has granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Deputy Justice Minister of Poland, marking the first such case since the fall of communism in 1989.

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