- 2d ago
139-to-6 vote forces President Sulyok out as PM Magyar dismantles 16-year Orban system
PM Péter Magyar's two-thirds majority pushed through an amendment ending the president's term, introducing MP term limits, and capping judges' age, after a boycott by Viktor Orbán's Fidesz.
- 3d ago
Hungary's parliament votes to remove president as Magyar pushes through 17th constitutional amendment
The Hungarian parliament adopted a constitutional amendment on 13 July 2026 that terminates the mandate of President Tamás Sulyok, a Fidesz appointee, and gives him five days to sign it or face impeachment.
- 3d ago
Poland readies extradition request for former justice minister hiding in US over Justice Fund scandal
A nearly 300-page extradition request has been prepared by Polish prosecutors and will be sent to the United States within a week, aiming to bring former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro back to face 26 charges linked to the Justice Fund.
- 6d ago
Hungary submits bill for anti-corruption office and joins EU prosecutor's office, unlocking €10 billion in frozen funds
Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government submitted legislation for a National Asset Protection and Recovery Office on Friday, the same day the European Commission confirmed Hungary's accession to the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the Council approved its recovery plan.
- 6d ago
Fidesz rallies thousands in Budapest against Péter Magyar's plan to remove president and reshape courts
Fidesz, the party of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, mobilized thousands in Budapest on Thursday to protest a constitutional overhaul by the new Tisza-led government.
- Jul 8
Hungary's public media halt broadcasts, apologise for 'lying' during Orbán era
Hungarian public broadcasters M1 and Kossuth radio suspended news programmes on 7 July, displaying a black-screen apology for years of propaganda under Viktor Orbán. Prime Minister Péter Magyar hailed the move as the end of state media lies.
- Jul 8
Hungary suspends public news broadcasts, apologises for 'years of lies' in media overhaul
Hungarian public broadcaster M1 replaced its news programming with a black screen and an apology for years of propaganda on Tuesday, as the new government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a sweeping reform of state media.
- Jul 2
Hungary revokes refugee status for Polish ex-justice minister Ziobro and aide, clearing path for US extradition
Budapest has revoked refugee status for former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, his wife, and ex-deputy Marcin Romanowski, raising the prospect of a U.S. extradition battle.
- Jul 1
Zelensky strikes conciliatory tone on Poland dispute during Dublin visit, presses for EU accession progress
Ukraine's president called Poland and Ukraine 'strong neighbors and good friends' as Ireland assumed the EU presidency and Kyiv pushed for faster membership talks.
- Jun 27
Tens of thousands march in Budapest Pride, first since Orban's defeat, as heatwave grips Hungary
Budapest hosted its first Gay Pride parade since Viktor Orban's electoral defeat in April, with tens of thousands braving a 38°C heatwave to celebrate what participants called a new era of freedom for LGBTQ+ people.
- Jun 27
Tens of thousands march at first Budapest Pride since Orbán's ouster, as anti-LGBTQ laws persist
Despite a 38°C heatwave, tens of thousands celebrated the return of assembly freedom at Budapest Pride on Saturday, the first since Viktor Orbán's departure, even though the new government has yet to repeal the anti-LGBTQ laws.
- Jun 22
Hungary's PM Magyar moves to oust president and launch anti-corruption 'Purgatory' operation
Prime Minister Peter Magyar submits a constitutional amendment to dismiss President Tamas Sulyok and creates a national asset recovery office, calling it 'Operation Purgatory'.
- Jun 21
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar moves to oust President Sulyok via constitutional amendment, announces sweeping anti-corruption drive
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced in parliament that his government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok, launch a sweeping anti-corruption operation, and hold a referendum on broader constitutional reform.
- Jun 19
Zelensky meets Tusk in Brussels amid UPA row, says Ukraine wants to end war before winter
On the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for the first time since a dispute over the historical 'Heroes of UPA' naming threatened bilateral ties. Zelensky also told EU leaders that Ukraine wants to end the war with Russia before winter.
- Jun 17
Trump's pardon chief calls Ziobro prosecution 'Soviet-style,' warns of 'globalist' threat to Poland
Edward Martin, the US presidential pardon attorney, told Polish television that the prosecution of former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro mirrors the legal war waged against Donald Trump and amounts to a return of Soviet communism.
- Jun 16
Hungary limits prime minister terms to eight years, preventing Viktor Orbán from ever returning to power
The Hungarian parliament voted on Monday to restrict any future prime minister to two terms, a reform that excludes Viktor Orbán after his 20 years in office and fulfills a key campaign pledge by new premier Péter Magyar.
- Jun 15
EU opens first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, unblocking accession talks after Hungarian veto lifted
The European Union opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, four years after granting both countries candidate status and two years after formal accession talks began. The 'fundamentals' cluster covers rule of law, judiciary reform and anti-corruption and will be the last to close.
- Jun 14
Viktor Orbán retains Fidesz leadership with 98.9% vote at congress after electoral defeat
Former prime minister Viktor Orbán secured another term as Fidesz chairman at a Budapest congress, winning 729 votes with no opponents and eight abstentions, as he accepted blame for the April election loss that ended 16 years of rule.
- Jun 13
Orbán re-elected to lead Fidesz and plans opposition overhaul after losing 16-year grip on Hungary
Former prime minister Viktor Orbán won a one-year mandate as Fidesz chairman at a Budapest party congress, acknowledging his responsibility for the April election loss and promising to reshape the party as an effective opposition force.
- Jun 13
Orbán re-elected Fidesz leader, blames EU and 'foreign algorithms' for April defeat, vows never to surrender
Viktor Orbán was re-elected chairman of Hungary's Fidesz party on Saturday, two months after a crushing parliamentary defeat ended his 16-year rule, and used his congress speech to denounce the European Union and foreign-controlled algorithms while accepting full responsibility for the loss.
