Nominations for Hungary’s Independent Public Media Council collapsed after a contentious committee hearing rejected all opposition-backed candidates. The failed appointments highlight ongoing political friction over the oversight of state-affiliated media.

The Hungarian Constitutional Court held a session but has not yet made a decision on the ex-post norm control requests submitted by the Fidesz-KDNP opposition parties.

Bence Rétvári stated at a Fidesz-KDNP press conference that while the government's performance in recent years isn't perfect, the situation would be much worse without the developments of the past 16 years.

Politicians from Hungary's KDNP party claim that the Tisza majority in two parliamentary committees blocked their proposal to restrict children's digital device use, with Csaba Latorcai warning against setting a bad example.

Fidesz-KDNP accused the Tisza Party of misleading voters by not only promising VAT exemption for prescription drugs during the campaign, sparking a debate on medicine pricing.

Bence Rétvári, parliamentary group leader of the KDNP, stated that a proposed amendment to the Retail Tax Act in Hungary is designed to favor large multinational corporations, potentially harming Hungarian businesses and consumers.

Csaba Latorcai, Vice-President of the KDNP, stated at Tusványos that a significant portion of Christian voters turned away from them in the 2024 EP elections, favoring the Tisza Party, a trend that Fidesz reportedly ignored.

Interim Hungarian head of state Ágnes Forsthoffer delivered a speech titled "Thoughts on Unity" in parliament, receiving applause, though members of the Fidesz-KDNP faction were notably absent from the session.

Thousands gathered in front of the Sándor Palace in Hungary for a demonstration organized by Fidesz and KDNP, protesting the planned removal of the President and what organizers termed a 'TISZA dictatorship'.

Péter Kamarás, the Baranya county president of the KDNP party, has decided to leave the party and continue his political career as an independent local representative after lengthy consideration.

Bence Rétvári, KDNP faction leader, criticized the LGBTQ+ community at a symbolic Budapest Pride location, stating their view that a mother is a woman and a father is a man.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) stated that the stigmatization of church schools, their students, parents, and teachers is unacceptable, according to executive vice president Csaba Latorcai.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) leader warned that eliminating teacher performance evaluations would primarily harm children and lead to a decline in educational quality.

Christian Democrat MP Zsuzsa Máthé argues that repealing the fetal heartbeat decree would abandon women in crisis situations, emphasizing the importance of informing women that 'another human's heart is pulsating beneath their own.'

Former police sergeant Zsolt Laponyi has stated he will waive his demand for an apology if KDNP Secretary of State Bence Rétvári donates his severance pay to a foundation supporting premature babies, following a year-long dispute over Rétvári's use of Laponyi's photo for political purposes.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) has submitted a bill that would restrict children under the age of 13 from accessing certain online platforms.

A commentary suggests it's time for the church in Hungary to experience existence without political pressure, questioning how Hungarian church leaders lost credibility by aligning closely with Fidesz-KDNP politics and moving away from biblical teachings.

Hungary's Fidesz-KDNP and Patriots for Europe factions have officially requested the European Parliament's LIBE committee to initiate the closure of the Article 7 procedure against Hungary, which has been ongoing since 2018. The move comes with a touch of irony.

In March, 1.3 billion forints flowed from the Hungarian state gambling company's funds, benefiting various entities including a former ATV leader, a KDNP-linked company, and projects for Roma music, boxing, and mangalica pig breeders.

The Hungarian Parliament is set to undergo a significant generational change in May, with 99 Fidesz-KDNP representatives losing their mandates, including several who have served since 1990.

Several senior politicians from Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP), including outgoing deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén, will not be taking their seats in the new National Assembly, signaling a generational shift.

Zsolt Semjén submitted his resignation as the chairman of Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP). However, the party leadership ultimately rejected his resignation.

Balint Pastor, President of the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM), stated that his party is not ashamed of supporting the Fidesz-KDNP coalition, which was defeated, and vowed not to allow a witch hunt against SVM politicians.

A Fidesz-KDNP vereségének okaként a megmagyarázhatatlan mesés gazdagodást, a nepotizmust, a megélhetési karrierjobboldaliak falkáit nevezte meg.

A Hungarian mayor, István Orosz, has accused the Korean company Sungeel of illegally storing hazardous waste from batteries in unauthorized warehouses in Bátonyterenye.

In Péter Magyar's electoral district, only five challengers remain out of thirteen, with most having withdrawn or failed to collect enough recommendations, setting the stage for a contest against candidates from Fidesz-KDNP, DK, Mi Hazánk, Kutyapárt, and Munkáspárt.

Thirteen mostly high school students from Târgu Mureș were taken to Szolnok, Hungary, by the Hungarian Civic Force organization to campaign for the Fidesz–KDNP candidate, as part of a political cooperation agreement.

Fidesz-KDNP candidate Norbert Erdős submitted copied recommendation sheets in Orosháza, which are invalid, but still gathered enough signatures. A complaint was filed, but the police terminated the procedure.

Fidesz and KDNP faction leaders stated that the extraordinary parliamentary session called to discuss the Samsung case was based on 'fake news', leading to their boycott.

The Fidesz-KDNP faction in the Pécs city assembly has seen its membership reduced by half since the 2024 local elections, dropping from eight to four representatives.

The right-hand man of Attila Vidnyánszky is expected to take over as director of the Sopron theater, following the unexpected departure of the previous director, amidst dissatisfaction from the Fidesz–KDNP-majority local government regarding audience numbers and programming.

Hungary's KDNP party is calling for the removal of a plaque associated with the Orbán government's 'hate propaganda,' citing a lack of official permits for its placement and emphasizing the need for ministries to adhere to regulations.

The faction leaders of Fidesz and KDNP have accepted an invitation from Forsthoffer, who is exercising presidential duties, for a Monday consultation.

A Hungarian foundation with ties to the KDNP party is accused of using public funds, intended for church newspapers and objective information, to print Fidesz propaganda instead. This alleged misuse of funds raises questions about the foundation's ethical values and financial practices.

Hungarian parliamentary session saw debates on political conduct, with calls to ban 'vulgarity' and 'treason' from the parliament, while opposition figures criticized government representatives.

The Fidesz-KDNP faction walked out of a session of the Hungarian Parliament, leading to an extraordinary meeting of the House Committee.

Fifty Fidesz-KDNP MPs have submitted a motion to the Constitutional Court, requesting a post-hoc review of the constitutional amendment related to the removal of the President of the Republic.

KDNP MP Juhász Hajnalka confronted Tisza Party MP Hatala-Orosz Csaba after he made a comment about her appearance; Hatala-Orosz Csaba later apologized, admitting his remark was inappropriate for Parliament.

The Fidesz-KDNP alliance has revised its campaign spending figures, reporting an additional 183 million forints, bringing their total declared expenditure to over 1.5 billion forints.

A video shows Magyar Péter thanking Kátai-Németh Vilmos with a choked voice, questioning the Fidesz-KDNP's actions in making a blind person a subject of ridicule for not supporting them.

Thousands protested against the 17th constitutional amendment by Fidesz and KDNP at Sándor Palace, with demonstrators expressing concern for press freedom and comparing the turnout to protests two decades ago.

A KDNP Member of Parliament, Zsuzsa Máthé, compared the firing of public media presenters in Hungary to the 1989 Romanian coup, which concluded with the execution of Ceaușescu, arguing it was a coup rather than a revolution.

The four Fidesz–KDNP municipal representatives in Paks, Hungary, have announced the dissolution of their faction and will continue as independent members.

Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz-KDNP individual candidate, asserts that he did not spend a single forint of public money on his campaign. He claims to be the only candidate from his party to do so.

Lőrinc Nacsa of the KDNP sent a strong message to the Tisza Party regarding church schools, stating that they will stand firm if the Tisza Party passes a law that adversely affects church schools.

KDNP faction leader Bence Rétvári has sent an open letter to the Hungarian Health Minister, urging him to maintain the existing heartbeat regulation.

Zoltán Tarr has decided that the invaluable Golden Fleece Order chain will remain at the Hungarian National Museum. The decision to move the artifact was previously made by Balázs Hankó, reportedly at the verbal request of a former Fidesz-KDNP government member.

Gulyás Gergely announced that the Fidesz-KDNP party alliance will vote in favor of a proposal by the Tisza party to cut the salaries of parliamentary representatives by 40 percent.

Members of Hungary's Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) have criticized the new government for the lack of parliamentary sessions and pending bills, contrary to standard practice.

A recent poll by Republikon indicates that one in four Fidesz-KDNP voters have switched their allegiance to the Tisza party in Hungary, reflecting a significant shift in voter sentiment.

A total of 141 new Tisza Party MPs, along with 15 Fidesz-KDNP and one Mi Hazánk representative, have begun their first parliamentary term and are undergoing training on how to be a representative.

Fidesz and KDNP have formally requested the European Parliament to lift the rule of law mechanism against Hungary, according to a statement from Tamás Deutsch, head of the Fidesz delegation.

The KDNP parliamentary faction has been formed in Hungary, with Bence Rétvári announced as its leader.

Despite Mayor Bence Pintér's repeated attempts, the Fidesz-KDNP faction, which holds a stable majority in the Győr city council, voted against dissolving the assembly. This decision maintains the current power dynamics within the council.

A Fidesz candidate in Szeged, Hungary, responded to a video showing people distributing money outside a KDNP office, claiming they were receiving food packages and denying party involvement in money distribution.

István Orosz, the mayor of Bátonyterenye, has resigned from the KDNP party, expressing anger at Fidesz over a battery plant project and a documentary on vote buying, following his earlier public statement to vote for the Tisza party's candidate.

A Hungarian Catholic theologian published an opinion piece questioning belief in Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz-KDNP, analyzing the moral arguments and stakes of the upcoming parliamentary election.

A Fidesz resolution critical of Ukraine passed with support from Fidesz-KDNP, Jobbik, and Mi Hazánk parties, along with 'yes' votes from some former LMP politicians.

Political analyst Gábor Török identified a similarity between the Tisza Party's and Fidesz-KDNP's national lists, commenting on Tisza's recent announcement.

After a Medián poll showed a significant lead for the Tisza Party, a pro-government Nézőpont poll was quickly released, showing Fidesz-KDNP with a 45% lead over Tisza's 40%.

However, the case is not entirely closed.

Hungary's Constitutional Court will examine the initiative to remove Tamás Sulyok on Thursday, following a request for subsequent norm control by Fidesz-KDNP.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) has announced an open application process to select its future delegate for the Media Council. The party is inviting candidates to apply for the position.

The Fidesz party is reportedly running out of ideas and a clear message, while the KDNP is absent, as they face challenges from figures like Péter Magyar despite their social media efforts.

During a parliamentary session in Hungary, Magyar Péter accused Fidesz of actions similar to those they criticized Kollár Kinga for, leading to a significant walkout by the Fidesz-KDNP faction led by Bóka János.

A local government representative in Pécs, who ran under the Fidesz-KDNP banner, will continue as an independent, citing 'differing conclusions' drawn by the party and himself from the April defeat.

Posts appeared on the Facebook pages of KDNP politicians defending Zsolt Semjén's innocence after a former resident of the Szőlő Street foster home named 'Uncle Zsolti' in connection with child abuse, prompting Fidesz-KDNP to take criminal legal steps.

Fidesz and KDNP representatives have filed a constitutional court petition, challenging specific parts of a law requiring 5.8 trillion forints, and requesting its complete annulment if the court does not strike down the entire legislation.

Members of Hungary's Fidesz and KDNP parties were absent from an economic committee meeting where opposition Tisza party members supported the Hungarian National Bank's report, which focused on price stability.

Hajnalka Juhász, Deputy Group Leader of the KDNP, stated that she would walk out of Parliament if Péter Magyar speaks in a similar manner again, expressing her offense as a woman and a politician.

FIDESZ–KDNP MEPs have accused the European Commission of remaining silent on what they describe as the TISZA government’s dismantling of Hungarian democracy, despite previous criticisms of Hungary's rule of law.

The Vice-President of the KDNP party stated that they want to focus on their own agenda and not constantly monitor Fidesz, signaling a desire for greater party independence.

Hungary's ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition has announced a boycott of next week's debate and vote on a constitutional amendment, which they deem an 'unprecedented attack on the rule of law and democracy.' The boycott signals political tensions surrounding the proposed changes.

The Baranya county chairman of the KDNP party has decided to leave the party and continue as an independent politician after lengthy consideration.

The Fidesz–KDNP faction in Paks, Hungary, has dissolved, with its members continuing as independent local government representatives.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) will hold a national board meeting at the end of August, with the possibility of re-election of officials, as the party leadership believes it has reached a milestone.

Péter Márki-Zay has suggested relocating the statue of deceased KDNP politician and city leader András Rapcsák to the Emlékpont museum, a proposal that has met with mixed reactions.

They are also curious about what Viktor Orbán will do in the future and whether Fidesz, Mi Hazánk, and KDNP will run on a joint list.

A parliamentary debate in Hungary reportedly turned into a heated shouting match as KDNP's Zsuzsa Máthé questioned Tisza's stance on the 'heartbeat decree'.

The Fidesz-KDNP faction in Győr, Hungary, has approved the opposition mayor's proposal to appoint Renáta Balog-Farkas as a second deputy mayor, a suggestion they had rejected a year prior.

Hungary's Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) has submitted a bill proposing a complete ban on online platform use for children under 13 and restricted access for those under 16.

Zoltán Tarr has spoken out against the current state of Hungarian culture, stating that the country is "abused" and that propaganda has caused immense destruction. He expressed a desire for cultural peace rather than conflict.

Hungary's Fidesz and KDNP parties made a last-minute exchange of three committee chair positions, affecting the committees for Hungarian Politics, Social Affairs, and Living Environment.

The Tisza Party is set to lead fourteen parliamentary committees, while Fidesz will lead four, with KDNP and Mi Hazánk each securing one chairmanship, as new leadership appointments are revealed.

Nikoletta Péli, a Sopron municipal representative who previously won her mandate as a Fidesz-KDNP candidate, has announced her departure from Fidesz to continue her political work as an independent.

The names of the eight members of Hungary's reduced KDNP parliamentary faction have been revealed, with women politicians making up a quarter of the group.

Hungary's KDNP party has labeled a new interview with a victim from Szőlő street as a blatant lie, despite the victim not having named 'Uncle Zsolti' publicly.

In the recent Hungarian elections, some Fidesz candidates, such as Kovács Sándor in Mátészalka, received fewer votes than the Fidesz-KDNP party list. This indicates that voters showed less preference for certain individual candidates compared to the party as a whole.

Fidesz MP Rajmund Junghausz has expressed strong disapproval of the current order of the Fidesz-KDNP national list, suggesting that several prominent figures should not be in parliament.

A video showed individuals receiving cash outside a KDNP office in Szeged, Hungary, prompting questions. A Fidesz candidate dismissed the incident, stating they are not "heartless" to deny activists food.

István Orosz, a KDNP mayor in Bátonyterenye, has announced he would vote for the Tisza party's candidate and encourages residents to do the same, citing disagreement with Fidesz's Zsolt Becsó over a battery processing plant.

Tamás Deutsch, head of the Fidesz-KDNP European Parliament delegation, has warned fellow MEPs about a "very serious scandal" involving alleged foreign influence attempts and the Tisza Party.

Hungary's Fidesz-KDNP party has unveiled its complete national list, which includes unexpected figures such as an analyst from Mária Schmidt's institute and a world champion water polo player.

The Fidesz-KDNP faction in Győr removed the Győr-Szol debate from the agenda, citing the opposition mayor's alleged lies, but unexpectedly approved Mayor Pintér Bence's budget proposal.

The Fidesz-KDNP group in the European Parliament has submitted amendments to the European Parliament’s report on the so-called Democracy Shield program to ensure full transparency, Csaba Dömötör, Fidesz MEP, said in a press release on Friday. As the MEP sees it, they are calling on the European Commission to create a unified, publicly accessible central […] The post We Demand a Unified Register of Organizations Funded By Brussels, Demands Fidesz MEP appeared first on Hungary Today.