The Tisza government has announced a comprehensive review of all contracts between the Hungarian state and private equity fund companies, potentially impacting multi-trillion forint agreements, including the 35-year highway concession. This expands on earlier pledges to dismantle specific concessions and aims to scrutinize past dealings from the Orbán era.

24.hu: Private equity funds targeted: A multi-trillion forint reckoning has begun

All contracts, such as the 35-year highway concession, concluded between the Hungarian state and private equity fund companies could be at risk.

Telex: Tisza Government to Review Orbán-Era Private Equity Contracts

The Tisza government plans to review private equity contracts worth trillions of forints signed during the Orbán era, according to 24.hu.

New reports indicate that the previous Orbán government intended to sell more state-owned properties in Budapest than publicly revealed, including those not put up for auction. Separately, an internal memo allegedly shows the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under former Minister Péter Szijjártó was aware of companies selling COVID-19 testing equipment at triple the price, with markups exceeding 30%, yet no action was taken.

Telex: Government Sold More Budapest Properties Than Previously Known

The Orbán government intended to sell more state-owned properties in Budapest than were publicly announced last year, including properties that were not put up for auction.

444: Ministry Knew About Triple Price for COVID Tests, Nothing Happened

An internal memo detailed how some companies profited significantly by selling Chinese-purchased COVID-19 testing equipment to the Ministry at inflated prices, with some markups exceeding 30%. Despite this knowledge, no action was taken.

The Hungarian parliament has begun its session with discussions on transitioning from governorates back to county-level administrative divisions. Concurrently, a debate is scheduled concerning the salary of Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The new Tisza government is also facing economic realities, with analysis suggesting only smaller election promises will be fulfilled this year, potentially conflicting with EU accession goals.

24.hu: Parliament: Counties instead of governorates, Péter Magyar's salary may decrease

Parliament is set to introduce county-level administrative divisions, and Péter Magyar's salary might be reduced.

HVG: Parliament Session Begins with Péter Magyar's Speech; Salary Debate to Follow

The Hungarian parliament's session is set to commence with an address by Péter Magyar, followed by a debate concerning his salary.

HVG: Tiso Government Faces Reality After Initial Euphoria

The initial euphoria surrounding the Tisza government is fading as economic realities begin to set in, suggesting challenges ahead for its economic policies.

Telex: Fulfillment of Tisza Party's Election Promises

An analysis suggests that only smaller election promises of the Tisza party will be fulfilled this year, with larger ones planned for next year, potentially conflicting with EU accession goals.

Public universities in Hungary are demanding compensation for previous years in addition to the promised salary increases for their employees, raising questions about the funding source for these costs.

HVG: Public Universities Demand Compensation Amidst Salary Increases

Public universities in Hungary are demanding compensation for past years in addition to the promised salary increases for their employees, questioning who will cover these costs.

Péter Polt, former President of the Constitutional Court, has submitted his final wealth declaration as his term recently ended due to a new age limit. Separately, former Hungarian National Bank Governor György Matolcsy and current Governor Mihály Varga were seen traveling together on a flight to Zurich. Additionally, Balasy Gyula, a businessman linked to the previous administration, reportedly attempted to establish a foothold in Dubai.

24.hu: Péter Polt submitted his final wealth declaration to…

Prosecutor General Péter Polt has submitted his final wealth declaration to ensure he can continue using his official car.

Telex: Matolcsy and Varga Flew to Zurich on the Same Flight

Hungarian National Bank Governor György Matolcsy and Finance Minister Mihály Varga traveled on the same business class flight to Zurich, with reports suggesting their encounter was unexpected.

444: Businessman Tried to Establish Footing in Dubai

The 'NER propagandist' acquired property and founded a company in the United Arab Emirates.

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has broken his silence following the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's historic victory in the German elections, with reports indicating that the Kremlin is also celebrating alongside Donald Trump.

24.hu: AfD victory: Orbán broke the silence, the Kremlin rejoices with Donald Trump

Following the AfD's victory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has broken his silence, and the Kremlin is celebrating alongside Donald Trump.