Hungarian Minister of Finance Mihály Varga speaks at a press conference in Budapest on 28 November 2024.

Viktor Orbán Nominates Finance Minister Varga as Governor of the Central Bank

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated incumbent Finance Minister Mihály Varga to assume the role of Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary in March. The position will become vacant as the current governor, György Matolcsy, steps down after completing two terms. The central bank is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Hungary’s new economic strategy.

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‘Viktor Orbán is the most popular European political leader in Bulgaria’ — An Interview with Georgi Harizanov

‘I am proud to say that Bulgaria is a multicultural, multi-ethnic and extremely tolerant society. Being the oldest state in Europe and having the oldest inhabited city in Europe, Plovdiv, only shows for how long this society has been preserved. At the same time, we are extremely cautious and sensitive concerning the subjects of tradition, values, religion, family, and homeland. We have kept our borders safe, just like our friends in Hungary.’

‘Trump is a friend of Hungary,’ Viktor Orbán States in Radio Interview

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed Hungary’s political and economic stance in light of recent global shifts, Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, and pressing EU issues. Emphasizing Hungary’s unique approach focusing on national interests, Orbán highlighted forthcoming opportunities for the country.

Viktor Orbán Receives Supreme Order of the Turkic World, Celebrates Shared Heritage and Future Cooperation

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accepted the Supreme Order of the Turkic World in Bishkek, Kirgizstan on Wednesday, recognizing Hungary’s longstanding connection with Turkic nations. He noted that Hungarians are the ‘westernmost of the Eastern peoples’, highlighting the shared heritage with the Turkic nations and expressing optimism for future cooperation between Hungary and the Turkic states.

Viktor Orbán Concludes EPC Summit: ‘The pro-peace camp grew significantly’

Leaders gathered at the European Political Community Summit in Budapest reached consensus on several key issues. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that there was agreement on the urgent need to achieve peace in Ukraine and to develop a new European security architecture. He also warned against judicial activism that may hinder government efforts to stop migration.

Viktor Orbán Opens European Political Community Summit in Budapest

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán inaugurated the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Budapest, highlighting the unprecedented diplomatic scale of the event in Hungary’s history. He underscored the security, migration, and economic challenges Europe faces, as well as the significance of the US presidential election for transatlantic relations.

Viktor Orbán on 23 October: ‘History may overflow its banks again’

During his speech on the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned against foreign control, vowing to defend Hungary’s sovereignty. He emphasized the importance of national unity in the face of external pressures, and stated that Hungarians will not tolerate Hungary being turned into a puppet state of Brussels.

Viktor Orbán to Participate in High-Level EU Meetings in Brussels

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will attend the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Brussels on Wednesday, co-chaired by European Council President Charles Michel and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The summit aims to strengthen partnerships amidst growing geopolitical challenges. Orbán will also join the European Council meeting later this week.