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Election results are now official, so what happens next?

More information regarding the expected setup of the new government can be expected by the beginning of May

Another Orbán Government means economic stability and growth and that makes markets happy

If you had a chance to look at the market reaction last week, it seems they’re pleased to see Prime Minister Orbán elected to another term in Hungary

Stop playing the anti-Semitism card. It’s cynical and insulting

To those who keep playing the anti-Semitism card: enough already

Five surprising takeaways from Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán won in a landslide where Fidesz-KDNP gained more votes than all of the opposition combined

PM Orbán: ‘Hungarians have stood up for Hungary’s sovereignty’

"We won’t just prolong the previous term, but we will open a new chapter," he said

PM Orbán: Landslide victory proves people want honest and clear speech and to highlight migration problem plaguing Europe

Briefing room

News in Brief Prime Minister

PM Orbán: We will not yield to Europe on immigration policy and maintain Hungary as a Hungarian country

Apr 20, 2018

The prime minister said voters had underlined their support for the government’s essential targets such as economic growth coupled with fiscal discipline, full employment, support for families, preserving the value of pensions and guaranteeing security

News in Brief

V4 economy ministers sign MoU on industrial policy cooperation

Apr 20, 2018

Minister Varga revealed that in recent years, the average growth rate in the Visegrád countries has surpassed that of the EU. Varga noted that EU growth was 2.4 percent last year versus the V4’s 4.3 percent

News in Brief

This year’s Sziget Festival has a budget of 27.7 million EUR to provide first class performers and entertainment

Apr 20, 2018

Held between August 8-15th in Budapest, the festival will include US singer Lana Del Rey, rapper Kendrick Lamar as well as British band Gorillaz, Mumford and Sons, Dua Lipa, Kygo and the Arctic Monkeys

News in Brief

Hungarian Justice Minister says Europe should do more to help Jordan and neighbouring countries that host Syrian refugees

Apr 20, 2018

During an official tour of the country, László Trócsányi told the Jordan Times that the EU should offer more than just moral support

The Spokesman's blog

Election results are now official, so what happens next?

Last Saturday, the National Elections Office published the official results of the April 8 parliamentary elections. With all votes counted and a high 70.22 percent turnout, Prime Minister Orbán has secured a third consecutive two-thirds supermajority in Hungary’s National Assembly. Here’s a quick summary of what’s next.