Viktor Orbán

Prime Minister of Hungary

Viktor Mihály Orbán was born on May 31, 1963, in Székesfehérvár, Hungarian People's Republic. He received his law degree from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and completed an internship at Pembroke College, Oxford, thanks to a Soros Foundation scholarship. He began his political career as a co-founder of the Fidesz party, later becoming its leader and being elected as a Member of Parliament. He served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1998 to 2002 and has held the position since 2010.

1993

Elected president of the Fidesz party

1998

Became the youngest Prime Minister of Hungary

1999

The country officially joined NATO

1999

University tuition fees were abolished, and universal benefits for mothers were restored

2010

His party won a two-thirds majority in parliament

2010

A flat income tax rate of 16% was introduced

2013

A new package of crisis taxes was introduced, and utility tariffs were ordered to be reduced

2019

The country's birth rate rose to 1.49 children per woman

2022

Was re-elected as Prime Minister of Hungary for the fifth time

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G7 nears decision on confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine - FT

The G7 discusses using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine as traditional aid channels face problems in the US and Europe.

Politics • December 16, 08:22 PM • 38280 views

Macron urges Orban to "behave like a European"

According to the French president, the Hungarian prime minister should show respect for the EU and not try to take it "hostage. " However, Orban has already announced further plans to negotiate with Brussels for funding for Ukraine.

Politics • December 16, 01:21 AM • 101132 views

"Ukraine will not be left without money": Dutch Prime Minister makes statement after Hungary blocks 50 billion euros

Dutch Prime Minister assures that Ukraine will not be left without money amid Hungary's blocking of a €50 billion package as the EU plans to resume aid talks in January.

Economy • December 15, 07:20 AM • 41126 views

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte believes that Hungary's opinion is a "starting point" and a lot of things are still possible

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sees Hungary's position as a "starting point".

Politics • December 14, 02:05 PM • 56543 views

Reuters: Orban mentions next year's European elections, could signal months-long delay in starting membership talks with Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks Ukraine's EU accession talks, proposing to postpone them.

Politics • December 14, 10:50 AM • 31325 views

Tusk calls support for Ukraine a priority and speaks about possible influence on Orban before the EU summit

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to Brussels for the EU summit, prioritizes European unity and support for Ukraine.

Politics • December 14, 09:56 AM • 38408 views

"Now is the time for decisions": Michel addressed EU leaders before the summit with motivating words and a call to start accession talks with Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel calls on the EU to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros and open accession talks, emphasizing the need for collective strength and determination.

Politics • December 13, 01:49 PM • 99585 views

EU to unfreeze €10 billion for Hungary - The Guardian

The European Commission intends to allocate 10 billion euros of EU funds to Hungary after the country has implemented the necessary judicial reform. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to oppose negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Economy • December 9, 04:30 AM • 69556 views

Orban visits Macron before the EU summit: Media reports say Paris sees opportunity to convince Budapest of Ukraine's accession

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban will meet with President Macron in Paris to discuss EU issues, potentially questioning Ukraine's EU membership application and financial aid plans due to his ties to Moscow and tactical bargaining for more EU funding.

Politics • December 5, 01:11 PM • 61485 views

Politico: Michel to cut short visit to China amid Orban's Ukraine demands ahead of EU summit

Charles Michel to return early from China amid Viktor Orban's threats to disrupt EU summit to discuss Ukraine; Orban opposes EU consensus on Ukraine's accession talks.

Politics • December 5, 11:28 AM • 29815 views

The European Commission responds to Orban after statements on the issue of starting membership talks with Ukraine

The European Commission disagrees with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's view that the proposal to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership is "unreasonable", reaffirming its support for Ukraine's progress and looking forward to the decision of member states at the upcoming summit.

Politics • December 4, 04:13 PM • 41904 views

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wins in the "Dreamers" nomination according to Politico

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy won the Politico "Dreamers" category, with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny coming in second. Zelenskyy was praised for inspiring Ukrainians to resist and bringing the country closer to EU and NATO membership.

Politics • November 28, 10:25 PM • 27784 views

European Council President Michel visits Orban before EU summit after Budapest's demands on Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel is in Budapest to discuss preparations for the EU summit with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, amid Orban's threats to block important EU decisions on Ukraine.

Politics • November 27, 09:39 AM • 34345 views