Macro and economic policy

ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – June 2026

Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the third quarter of 2026

Trump implements a massive tax package, which will come into effect within hours.

Starting Friday, the United States will impose customs duties of 10-12.5 percent on dozens of trading partners, citing that these countries have not done enough to eliminate the consumption and trade of goods produced through forced labor. The new tariffs will affect more than 99 percent of U.S. trade and will come into effect along with the temporary global tariffs that were introduced in February.

Tisza-government: Important announcements were made by Magyar Péter, a new investigation will be launched into further cases of abuse.

On Thursday, the representatives of the Tisza government held a press briefing, which was also attended by Prime Minister Magyar Péter. The cabinet made important announcements regarding the role and salary of politicians, the abolition of VAT on prescription drugs, the handling of the asbestos crisis, and investigations into asset enrichment and reports on budgetary issues. In addition, one employee of the Fidesz faction was arrested in connection with the NKA case, and the number of environmental inspections at battery factories has increased, and a criminal investigation may begin against Lázár János for illegal party financing.

Here's how the State Audit Office is investigating the Tisza government.

Following Prime Minister Magyar’s announcement on Thursday, the government’s decision, which affects the State Audit Office, was published in the official gazette.

The threads can reach Viktor Orbán.

Due to the gold convoy case, the chief prosecutor resigned, and this case will eventually reach Orbán Viktor - this was stated by the president of the Professional Lawyers Association, Egon Rónai, in the “Specifically Rónai” program on Thursday.

Interest rate hikes are being priced in again after rising oil prices.

Investors are increasingly pricing in the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate hike, driven by persistently rising oil prices. Based on bond market expectations, there is a significant chance of monetary tightening at the September meeting, which was previously almost unimaginable - CNBC reported.

It has been announced when Trump and Xi Jinping will meet.

Donald Trump, the American president, and Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, will discuss the issue of artificial intelligence during Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States on September 24.

Admission threshold deadlines have arrived - These are the top programs.

The deadlines for university programs starting in September have been announced, according to felvi.hu. The universities have published the most important data for this year’s admissions. According to the Ministry of Education and Childcare, 101,572 students will begin their studies in Hungarian higher education in September 2026. The acceptance rate is 72 percent, which means that nearly three-quarters of the applicants have been successful.

Unprecedented numbers have emerged: 4.5 million people live behind the Tisza River.

The Fidesz’s support rate has not been this low in decades. Tibor Zajecz told RTL Híradó that the approximately 4.5 million supporters of the Tisza party represent a “unique” phenomenon, as there has been no similar situation since the change of government.

I request a post-hoc standard check from Fidesz representatives.

Fifty Fidesz-KDNP members of parliament appealed to the Constitutional Court, requesting a retrospective review of the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which deals with the termination of the president’s term.

Peter posted about an important meeting: He discussed the nation's issues with Ignác Romsics.

We discussed with Ignác Romsics, a recipient of the Széchenyi Prize, a distinguished historian, academic, and university professor, about the challenges facing our nation, the Prime Minister announced on his Facebook page.