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State of emergency now in place
Parliament has passed a law on the government’s response to the second wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic, extending the state of emergency.
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A moment of irony
Long-time critics of the conservative government in Budapest, these “experts” are pushing an argument that is in fact far outside their supposed expertise and based on a highly questionable, epidemiological...
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Justice Minister says "truth prevailed" over state of emergency measures
The minister said the government had hoped that “what had become an unprecedented level of criticism directed at Hungary would end and those who made such outrageous claims about the...
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Coronavirus Update: President Áder signs law that terminates state of emergency powers
The termination date of the state of emergency will be decided by the government then Hungary’s epidemic response law will expire.
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Coronavirus Update: Parliament terminates state of emergency powers
Parliament has terminated the emergency powers handed to the government in March in response to the coronavirus epidemic.
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Coronavirus Update: Government to begin legal process of coming out of state of emergency on Tuesday
The measures taken in the fight against the coronavirus have been successful so far, therefore the state of emergency can soon be lifted.
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Coronavirus Update: PM Orbán says government expects to be able to give up coronavirus-related special powers at end of May
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said the government expects to be able to give up its coronavirus-related special powers at the end of May.
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Coronavirus Update: State Secretary says Hungary's coronavirus laws are necessary to fight the virus
State Secretary Zoltán Kovács said that “protecting the health, security and interests of the whole Hungarian population” was a top priority for the government.
Speeches and Remarks
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s address to the Hungarian parliament before the start of daily business
23 March 2020, Budapest
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PM Orbán in Parliament: We will resolve this crisis even without the opposition
Following his press statement this morning, Prime Minister Orbán spoke in Parliament about the state of the country’s defenses against the coronavirus pandemic. Although he was clear that the government is ready to act with or without the opposition, the PM implored everyone to "rise to the challenge" of these “difficult times.”
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Coronavirus Update: State of emergency extended
At a press briefing this morning, Gergely Gulyás noted that the state of emergency could only remain in force for a period of 15 days, after which parliament’s approval would be necessary for an extension.
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Coronavirus Update: State of emergency could remain in place for weeks or months
The Hungarian government believes it may be necessary to uphold the measures of the state of emergency declared on Wednesday in the weeks or months ahead.
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Coronavirus Update: Ordering a state of emergency in consideration
If approved by the government, the state of emergency will allow the authorities to order people to self-isolate in their homes.