From analyst to key government figure: Bálint Ruff to head the Prime Minister’s Office Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.23.2026.04.25. Péter Magyar announced one of the most interesting personnel decisions in Hungarian politics this week: in the new government, the post of minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office will be given to Bálint Ruff. The appointment is not merely about filling a key portfolio; it also signals the type of… Continue Reading
Hírek Rule of law and EU funds: Hungary on the threshold of a new era Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.23.2026.04.25. The government led by Péter Magyar holds a two-thirds parliamentary majority, meaning it has the full legal toolkit needed to implement the necessary changes. This includes amending key laws, reshaping the institutional system, and making the required corrections to the Fundamental Law. The reform process is therefore not a matter… Continue Reading
Hírek After the Hungarian election, the forint strengthens: what is behind the shift? Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.21.2026.04.25. After the Hungarian elections, there was a striking turnaround in the forint’s exchange rate. The euro, which had previously traded around 390–400 forints, moved close to 360 within a short period of time. At first glance, the speed of the change may seem surprising. In reality, however, it does not… Continue Reading
International negotiations, EU funds, and regional cooperation – new directions emerging for Hungary Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.20.2026.04.25. Following Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections, diplomatic activity has intensified around the country’s future position within the European Union, the status of suspended EU funds, and the potential renewal of regional cooperation frameworks. The political transition has triggered not only domestic institutional changes but also a broader process of foreign policy… Continue Reading
A Media System in Transition: Internal Strains at MTVA and Rapid Changes at TV2 Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.17.2026.04.17. Hungary’s post-election political shift is already reverberating through the institutions and outlets that long shaped the country’s pro-government media environment. Péter Magyar’s appearance on public media did more than generate a moment of political theatre. It exposed growing pressure inside MTVA, coincided with open dissent at MTI, and… Continue Reading
Price Caps and Power Signals: Why Péter Magyar’s First Talks with MOL Matter Di Vora Matteo, 2026.04.17.2026.04.17. One of Péter Magyar’s first strategic meetings before formally taking office was with Zsolt Hernádi, MOL’s chairman and chief executive. That alone signalled the urgency of the issue. According to Hungarian media reports, the talks focused on fuel supply security, the future of Hungary’s protected fuel price scheme, and MOL’s… Continue Reading
Indictment over organizing the Budapest Pride: rule-of-law dispute back on the agenda Di Vora Matteo, 2026.01.28.2026.02.12. Indictment over organizing the Budapest Pride: rule-of-law dispute back on the agenda The Hungarian prosecution service has brought charges against Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, over his role in organizing the 2025 Pride march, which had been banned by the police. The case quickly triggered international attention, as questions… Continue Reading