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Fifth Orbán Government

The fifth Orbán government is the current Government of Hungary since 24 May 2022, following the 2022 parliamentary elections, led by Viktor Orbán.

Fifth Orbán Government

73rd Cabinet of Hungary
Incumbent
Date formed24 May 2022 (2 years ago) (2022-05-24)
People and organisations
Head of stateKatalin Novák (2022-2024)
László Kövér (2024) (acting)
Tamás Sulyok (2024-)
Head of governmentViktor Orbán
Head of government's history1998–2002, 2010–present
Deputy head of governmentZsolt Semjén
No. of ministers15
Member party
Status in legislatureSupermajority
135 / 199 (68%)
Opposition party
Opposition leaderFerenc Gyurcsány
History
Election2022 election
Legislature term2022–2026
PredecessorFourth Orbán Government

Policy

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Social policy

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On 15 September 2022, the Hungarian government passed new abortion restrictions, with a mandatory ultrasounds bill, where women who are seeking an abortion will now be obliged to “listen to the foetal heartbeat” before they can have an abortion. This bill was lobbied for by the far-right Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) party.[1][2][3]

Schengen policy

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On 5 August 2024 70 Member of European Parliament officially requested that Hungary's membership in the Schengen Area be cancelled, because they felt that a recent Hungarian decision to open Hungarian visas to workers from eight countries, among which Russia and Belarus, was contrary to the spirit of the agreement.[4]

Party breakdown

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Party breakdown of cabinet ministers:

8
2
5

Members of the Cabinet

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Office Name Party Term
Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Fidesz 2022–present
Minister of Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister Antal Rogán Fidesz 2022–present
Prime Minister's Office
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén KDNP 2022–present
Minister of the Prime Minister's Office Gergely Gulyás Fidesz 2022–present
Ministers
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó Fidesz 2022–present
Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér Independent 2022–present
Minister of Justice Judit Varga Fidesz 2022–2023
Bence Tuzson [de] Fidesz 2023–present
Minister of Finance Mihály Varga Fidesz 2022–present
Minister of Culture and Innovation János Csák Independent 2022–present
Minister of Technology and Industry (Until 13 November 2022) László Palkovics Independent 2022
Minister of Energy (From 1 December 2022) Csaba Lantos Independent 2022–present
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy Fidesz 2022–present
Minister of Defence of Hungary Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky Independent 2022–present
Minister of Construction and Transport

(Until 30 November 2022: Minister of Construction and Investment)

János Lázár Fidesz 2022–present
Minister for National Economy

(Until 31 December 2023: Minister for Economic Development)

Márton Nagy Independent 2022–present
Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development

(Until 31 December 2023: Minister of Regional Development)

Tibor Navracsics KDNP 2022–present
Minister of European Union Affairs (From 1 July 2023) János Bóka [de] Independent 2023–present
Minister for National Politics, Nationality Politics, Church Politics and Church Diplomacy Zsolt Semjén KDNP 2022–present

Composition

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Orbán announced the members of his fifth cabinet in early May 2022.[5][6]

Office Image Incumbent Political party In office
Prime Minister   Viktor Orbán Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Deputy Prime Minister

Minister for National Politics, Nationality Politics, Church Politics and Church Diplomacy

  Zsolt Semjén KDNP 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister   Antal Rogán Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of the Prime Minister's Office   Gergely Gulyás Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Finance   Mihály Varga Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Interior   Sándor Pintér Independent 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade   Péter Szijjártó Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Justice   Judit Varga Fidesz 24 May 2022 – 31 July 2023
Bence Tuzson [de][7] Fidesz 1 August 2023 – present
Minister of Culture and Innovation   János Csák Independent 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Technology and Industry   László Palkovics Independent 24 May 2022 – 13 November 2022
Minister of Energy Csaba Lantos Independent 1 December 2022 –
Minister of Agriculture   István Nagy Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky Independent 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of Construction and Transport

(Until 30 November 2022: Minister of Construction and Investment)

  János Lázár Fidesz 24 May 2022 – present
Minister for National Economy

(Until 31 December 2023: Minister for Economic Development)

Márton Nagy Independent 24 May 2022 – present
Minister of European Union Affairs János Bóka [de] Independent 1 August 2023 – present
Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development

(Until 31 December 2023: Minister for Regional Development)

  Tibor Navracsics KDNP 24 May 2022 – present

References

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  1. ^ Schumacher, Elizabeth (13 September 2022). "Hungary enshrines 'fetal heartbeat' abortion law". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  2. ^ Strzyżyńska, Weronika (13 September 2022). "Hungary tightens abortion access with listen to 'foetal heartbeat' rule". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  3. ^ Cursino, Malu (13 September 2022). "Hungary decrees tighter abortion rules". BBC News. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  4. ^ "MEPs push for suspending Hungary from Schengen over visa policy for Russians — Politico".
  5. ^ "Összeállt az ötödik Orbán-kormány". 24.hu (in Hungarian). 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  6. ^ "Megalakult az ötödik Orbán-kormány". kormany.hu (in Hungarian). 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
  7. ^ "Tuzson Bence lesz az új igazságügyi miniszter". 24.hu (in Hungarian). 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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