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PM Orbán holds talks with chairman-CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes’ plant in Kecskemét, in central Hungary, is its second largest in Europe, employing close to 5,000 people.
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PM Orbán: The Union but without Ukraine
The prime minister said the "empire" wanted to colonize Ukraine rather than helping it. "War is a tool of colonization," he added.
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Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the 177th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–49
15 March 2025, Budapest
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PM Orbán: The future is not for empires, but for patriots and independent nations
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a forceful speech on March 15, declaring that Hungary stands at the forefront of the fight for sovereignty and freedom.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the Kossuth Radio programme “Good Morning Hungary”
14 March 2025, Budapest
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PM Orbán: Supermarkets' margins over procurement prices will be capped at 10%
The prime minister said prices should have fallen as the increasing chances for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine showed up in the economy.
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PM Orbán: Ukraine’s accession to the EU would ruin Hungary’s economy
Under the EU’s basic charter, the integration of a state as a new member must be approved by all member states, the prime minister said.
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PM Orbán: Government is building a family career model
The prime minister said that under this career model, a young adult who is employed - whether they are a man or a woman - will not have to pay personal income tax until they turn 24.
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PM Orbán: "The Tisza Party is a member of the European People’s Party, which is the biggest war hawk"
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared on “Good morning, Hungary” on Kossuth Rádió this morning, where he addressed key economic and geopolitical concerns, including inflation, EU policies, and Hungary’s stance on the war in Ukraine.
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PM Orbán: Government approves PIT exemption for mothers under 30 with one child
The prime minister said it was hoped the measure would result in more births, adding that the goal was also to ensure that women who decided to have children wouldn't be worse off, materially, than those who didn't.
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PM Orbán: Government to cap retailers' profit margins on some foods
The prime minister said the cap would apply to 30 basic foods and remain in force until the end of May.
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Facebook statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
11 March 2025, Budapest
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PM Orbán calls on livestock owners to help prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease
Livestock owners have access to specialists and funding, and István Nagy, the agriculture minister, is directing protection efforts, the prime minister noted.