Policy & Government
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Hungary on Capitol Hill, 2024–2026
A summary of recent legislation and congressional activity concerning Hungary: energy dependence on Russia, democracy, sanctions, and an opportunity for the 70th anniversary of…
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Background: Hungary’s 2022 Election
In April 2022 Fidesz–KDNP won a fourth consecutive two-thirds majority. A short background to the 2026 change of government.
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US–Hungary Relations: The Russian Energy Sanctions Exemption
In November 2025 the United States granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas. It expires November 21, 2026, and…
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Hungary and the EU: Billions in Frozen Funds Begin to Flow After Reforms
After the 2026 change of government, the European Commission has begun releasing EU funds frozen since 2022 over rule-of-law concerns. The Article 7 procedure…
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Hungary’s 2026 Election: Tisza Wins, Ending Sixteen Years of Orbán Government
Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a two-thirds majority in the April 12, 2026 parliamentary election, with the highest turnout since 1990.
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US Sanctions on Antal Rogán: Imposed and Lifted in 2025
In January 2025 the outgoing US administration sanctioned Hungarian minister Antal Rogán under the Global Magnitsky Act. In April 2025 the State Department lifted…
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Hungary Ratifies Sweden’s NATO Membership
On February 26, 2024 Hungary’s parliament voted 188–6 to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO, ending an 18-month delay and clearing the last obstacle to…
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AHF 115th Anniversary Celebration at the Hungarian Embassy
The wonderful and patriotic 115 th American Hungarian Federation Anniversary Celebration was held at the Shoemaker Street Hungarian Embassy grounds in DC and held…
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AHF Co-sponsored the Annual Advent Program with the Hungarian Embassy and the Hungarian Scout Association in Exteris
AHF Co-sponsored the Annual Advent Program with the Hungarian Embassy and the Hungarian Scout Association in Exteris.
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Leaders of AHF attend 59th Hungarian Congress in Cleveland Ohio
December 1, 2019 Leaders of AHF attend 59th Hungarian Congress in Cleveland Ohio. This year’s theme dealt with the impact of Trianon peace treaty…