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Tisza's first-time MPs: They didn't enter Parliament to just push buttons, but the long sessions...
Some Tisza MPs left teaching careers to become lawmakers, while others came from the world of finance or tourism. They only had a few weeks to familiarize themselves with parliamentary work. We...

… She entered Parliament via the national ticket, securing the prestigious 19th spot on the list. Péter Magyar personally asked her to serve as an MP, which she accepted without hesitation. … He entered parliament from the 105th place on the national list. If the Tisza Party had not secured a two-thirds majority, he would have just missed out on his seat. … She has also held consultations with the heads of public education institutions in her district recently. Ernő Csatári from Siófok recently held talks with 24 mayors at once. …

Venice Commission delegation voiced no criticism of constitutional amendment to remove President,...
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok had previously requested the body's opinion on the draft of the constitutional amendment which would remove him from office before his term is over.

… “The President appreciates the Venice Commission’s commitment to supporting the resolution of the dispute, and at the same time expressed his hope that the consultations between the Commission and the Hungarian government will effectively contribute to … As a result, the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) launched an investigation. …

Hungarian Parliament adopts media law, effectively abolishing current public media
Restoring the independence of the public media service was one of the Tisza Party's election promises. The ministerial commissioner responsible for the area noted that this is the first step, with...

… The main points of the amended media law are as follows: The terms of office of the members of the Media Council of the National Media and News Communications Authority (NMHH), as well as the members of the board of trustees of the Public Service Foundation … Fidesz also criticized the media law proposed by Tisza because its development was not preceded by public consultation, and the Hungarian National Media Association—made up of Fidesz-affiliated papers—pointed out the same. … In response to a question from Média1, Ilona Kocsi, president of the National Association of Hungarian Journalists (MÚOSZ), wrote that for the independence of public media to be guaranteed, there would not only be professional stakeholders, but they would … responsible for the restructuring of the public media service responded to the criticism on LinkedIn by saying that the legislative amendment currently being drafted is a swift and necessary institutional step, and that public and professional consultations … will be launched shortly; she also promised further consultations in the fall, before a comprehensive amendment of the media law follows. …

Hungarian Parliament adopts amendment to Fundamental Law which prevents Viktor Orbán from ever...
The time spent in office for prime ministers will be limited to a maximum of two terms going forward. Viktor Orbán said the Tisza Party have made themselves look ridiculous by adopting the proposal.

… Doing it this way received a lot of criticism, as it wasn’t preceded by any public or professional consultation—which is something that many have said was greatly lacking over the past sixteen years of Fidesz governance. … The original proposal stated that the assets of the KEKVAs are national assets, that the government shall exercise the founder's rights of these organizations, and that itmay also dissolve them. … The Legislative Committee later clarified the text: the provision stating that the assets of the KEKVAs are national property was removed, and according to the final version, the state—rather than the government—exercises the founders’ rights. … In his view, the nationalization of these foundations would “not be unacceptable even in a soft dictatorship.” The third point of the amendment to the Fundamental Law provides for the dissolution of the Sovereignty Protection Office. …

In its current form, Hungary remains opposed to EU Migration Pact, Minister of Interior says
According to Gábor Pósfai, of the solidarity pillars of the pact—quota-based distribution, financial compensation, and technical assistance—Hungary only considers technical assistance acceptable.

… In its current form, Hungary remains opposed to the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum which is why it has not prepared a national implementation plan and does not intend to submit one in the future, Interior Minister Gábor Pósfai announced … Preliminary, exploratory discussions and bilateral consultations on this matter had taken place during the Council meeting, but no agreement had been reached, he said. …

From the golden toilet to the golden convoy: How Ukraine, fighting for survival, became Hungary’s...
It's been two months since the election, and looking back on the anti-Ukraine disinformation campaign of the previous administration already feels absurd. In just a few years, we went from...

… On billboards promoting the national consultation at the time, sanctions were depicted as a bomb – even though the Hungarian government had voted in favor of every single sanctions package up to that point. … In early 2023, new national consultation billboards appeared; the government plastered the country with the slogan "Hungarians have decided: 97% NO to sanctions." … In reality, it was not 97 percent of all Hungarians who said no to the sanctions in the national consultation, as the survey was only filled out by a total of 1.4 million people. … This led to the appearance of "Let's not dance to their tune" national consultation billboards on the streets featuring Alex Soros and Ursula von der Leyen. … Vans plastered with billboards showing pro-war politicians sitting in Russian tanks toured the country courtesy of the Civil Unity Forum (CÖF), while early in the year, another influence campaign masquerading as a national consultation was carried out …

Hungarian FM reports on Hungarian-Ukrainian agreement, but still no clear date for Magyar-Zelensky...
Anita Orbán briefed the Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee on foreign policy-related developments that had taken place in the weeks since the Tisza government took office.

… This will be followed by consultations between the German and Hungarian governments with the participation of several key ministers, the Foreign Minister announced. … Ukraine: A priority “This achievement was not the result of flashy political gestures, but rather of a Sisyphean effort, it is the result of a great deal of consultation and negotiation,” the Foreign Minister said about the recently announced Hungarian-Ukrainian … Its main points are as follows: Ukraine has committed to restoring the system of schools for ethnic minorities, thereby guaranteeing the free use of the Hungarian language and the use of national symbols, including the Hungarian national anthem and flag …

Hungary’s new foreign policy strategy is taking shape, and it couldn’t differ more from what we’ve...
In most countries, the foreign policy goals and priorities are typically summarized in detailed, publicly available documents. Under Orbán, 2011 was the last time such a strategy was drafted for...

… NER is short for Nemzeti Együttműködés Rendszere, meaning ’System of National Cooperation.’ The term was coined by the Orbán government after their election victory in 2010 to refer to the changes in government that they were about to introduce. … EU and NATO membership were viewed as factors that strengthen the representation of the country’s national interests. … However, based on Anita Orbán’s statements and committee hearings, one can infer the general direction, and it is certain that the document's creation will be preceded by important professional consultations. … The German Foreign Ministry’s website details the country’s security policy strategy, covering everything from NATO membership and disinformation to national security strategy. … In their strategy on stability, they discuss the effects of Russian aggression and the irreversible consequences that would result if Russia were able to alter national borders through the use of force. …

Magyar announces agreement with Ukraine on rights of Hungarian minority
According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, Ukraine’s commitments will be reflected in the action plan agreed upon with the European Union.

… In the future, the use of Hungarian national symbols will be permitted in communities where Hungarians make up more than 10 percent of the population”. … They will have the right to celebrate their national holidays and historic events, their nation's culture, and religious holidays in Hungarian. … They will also have the right to establish national, cultural, and educational institutions,” stated Péter Magyar. … Foreign Minister Anita Orbán announced in mid-May that expert-level consultations had begun between Hungary and Ukraine, aimed at settling the question of the rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia. … These consultations about the Hungarians in Transcarpathia are another indication that the Tisza government’s foreign policy approach is quite different from that of Fidesz. …

Hungarian FM and Ukraine's Sybiha meet up in Sweden
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, they are both "seeking to find constructive solutions and achieve tangible results".

… According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister's post , they reviewed the first round of expert-level bilateral consultations on national minorities that took place this week; with the second round scheduled to be held next week. … Two days ago, Anita Orbán posted that online expert-level consultations between Hungary and Ukraine had begun, which she opened alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka. … "Our foremost task in our bilateral relations is ensuring the consistent protection of the rights of national minorities. …

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