Tisza Government: It will be revealed who will be the president of the republic, as a program worth approximately 900 billion forints is launched.
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar’s cabinet meeting on Wednesday focused on the energy and water crisis caused by the extreme heat. The Paks Nuclear Power Plant was almost completely shut down due to low water levels, but voluntary energy conservation prevented mandatory restrictions. The cabinet approved an 868 billion forints energy development program and initiated an urgent parliamentary session. They also made personal decisions, while the Tisza Party is preparing for the election of the president. The Fidesz party received further reports of corruption.
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar’s government discussed the extraordinary heat-related energy and water crisis on Wednesday: The Paks Nuclear Power Plant was almost completely shut down due to the low Danube water level, but mandatory consumption restrictions were not necessary thanks to voluntary energy saving. The cabinet approved an 868 billion forint energy development program. Justice Minister Bálint Ruff initiated an extraordinary parliamentary session on Monday to discuss a package of ten legislative proposals. The government also made personal decisions and prepared transport and environmental measures, while the Tisza Party plans to elect the new president on August 11. The ruling party will decide on Saturday who its candidate will be, and several names are currently in the running. Another complaint was filed against Fidesz in the corruption case.
