Supporters of President Tamás Sulyok rallied outside his official residence in Budapest on Sunday, arguing that constitutionally protected offices should not be abolished for political reasons. The demonstration comes amid a growing confrontation between the presidency and the Tisza government over plans to remove several institutional leaders appointed under previous administrations.
Marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 15th biennial conference of the Hungarian Association for American Studies brought together scholars from Hungary and abroad to explore the American legacy through history, literature, culture, migration, and international connections across the Americas.
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Hungary’s BBB sovereign credit rating with a negative outlook, citing weak growth, deteriorating public finances and fiscal uncertainty, while noting that the government’s constitutional majority could support the implementation of economic reforms.
The Italian Senate has approved a law strengthening parental control over school programmes on sexuality and gender identity. The reform puts parental oversight at the centre of sex education and is seen as a major challenge to gender ideology. It has drawn criticism from LGBT groups and opponents of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government.
Several current and former politicians from across Hungary’s political spectrum have been arrested in connection with an alleged HUF 2 billion bribery network. The operation marks the first major wave of arrests since the Tisza Party’s landslide victory, which was built in part on a pledge to hold members of the ‘old political elite’ accountable regardless of party affiliation.
The Ludovika University of Public Service hosted the America and Freedom 250 conference in Budapest ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence. Hungarian and American speakers discussed freedom, transatlantic relations, NATO, US foreign policy, and bilateral ties. Participants included US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Caroline Savage and former ambassador Philip T Reeker.
While Germany debates banning AfD, an EU authority has taken formal steps that could lead to the deregistration of the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN), the European party to which AfD belongs. The unprecedented procedure raises questions about political pluralism, the independence of the decision-making process, and the EU’s growing willingness to sanction political opponents.
The Kremlin welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s refusal to send weapons to Ukraine, arguing that peace would come sooner if other countries adopted a similar approach, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said after Magyar’s meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The remarks highlight the government’s attempt to balance Western alignment with pragmatic relations with Moscow.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the Tisza Party will pursue a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok if he does not resign voluntarily, arguing that the credibility of Hungary’s presidency must be restored.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok refused to resign by the 31 May deadline set by Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the Tisza government, pushing the country toward an unprecedented constitutional confrontation. Magyar and Justice Minister Márta Görög will meet Sulyok on Monday as the government prepares possible removal measures.
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