Hungary

[Brief] The BBC reported on September 8 that the Hungarian government has announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats, accusing them of engaging in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying the expelled personnel must leave the country within the prescribed timeframe. Hungary has long been regarded as Russia’s closest ally within the EU, but the new Hungarian government has visibly shifted away from its previously pro-Kremlin stance. This expulsion is one of the largest actions against Russian diplomatic personnel by Hungary in recent years, reflecting continued deterioration in bilateral relations. Analysts noted that the new Hungarian government is recalibrating its Russia policy to align more with the broader EU position, while still seeking to maintain pragmatic cooperation with Russia in areas such as energy. ...

Core Summary Hungary’s parliament voted on July 13 to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Sulyok was widely regarded as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years in office. The vote marks a new phase in Hungary’s post-Orbán political transition, as the new government systematically dismantles the political legacy of its predecessor. Event Details According to the BBC, Hungary’s parliament passed the motion to remove President Sulyok by a majority vote. Sulyok was elected president during Orbán’s tenure and was seen as a steadfast supporter of the former ruling party. After Orbán’s Fidesz party lost the general election in April, Péter Magyar’s Respect and Freedom Party formed a new government, and Sulyok’s political position began to weaken. ...

Hungary’s new prime minister is set to be sworn in during an event described as a regime change party gathering, marking a significant shift in Hungary’s political landscape.

Hungary’s New PM Péter Magyar Sworn In, Ending 16 Years of Orbán Rule Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has been officially sworn in as prime minister, marking the country’s first change of government in 16 years. A month ago, Magyar’s Tisza Party won a landslide victory in the general election, ending Viktor Orbán’s long era of rule. Historic Power Transition The inauguration ceremony was celebrated by Magyar’s supporters as a “regime change” festival. The Tisza Party defeated Orbán’s Fidesz party by a wide margin in the election, a victory widely regarded as one of the most significant political shifts in Central and Eastern Europe in recent years. ...

Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán announces he will not take up his parliamentary seat after leading his party back into opposition following a landslide electoral defeat.

Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán announces he will not take up his parliamentary seat after his Fidesz party suffered a historic landslide defeat, falling from 135 seats to just 52.