Monday, 18 May 2026
The government is having this year's budget, state investment contracts signed since 2022, the affairs of the Paks nuclear plants and diplomatic passports reviewed as a matter of urgency. Inquiries also start into asbestos pollution in western Hungary and the air force's assets used for government purposes.
The government ordered an extraordinary review of local government financing so that municipal public tasks and services can be provided continuously. The rural development minister, the finance minister and the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office are responsible for the review and for preparing related legislation, with an ongoing deadline.
Weight: 3/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise Z03).
The government ordered a full, extraordinary investigation of the activities of MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant Zrt. so that the operating life of the four Paks units can be established precisely. The activities of Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Zrt. must also be examined so that they can be known. The economy and energy minister is responsible for both investigations.
Weight: 3/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise T05).
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the 1991 act on notaries and related legislation. The justice minister must prepare new rules on notaries; the resolution does not describe what changes are planned.
Weight: 3/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise B09).
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the act on judicial enforcement. The aim is for enforcement to operate within the court system, without profit motive and transparently. The justice minister must prepare the necessary legislation by 14 July 2026.
Weight: 3/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise B04).
The government found that the actual state of the 2026 central budget is opaque. It therefore ordered a full, extraordinary review of the budget, which the finance minister must complete by 30 June 2026.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise E09).
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of certain studies related to the transformation of healthcare. It must also be considered whether these studies can be made public. The resolution does not name the studies concerned; the deadline is 25 May 2026.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the operation of the Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA). Related legislation must also be prepared; the minister for social relations and culture is responsible, with an ongoing deadline.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the legislation on employing third-country (non-EU) nationals in Hungary. Seven ministers take part in the review and in preparing new rules, including the interior, economy and justice ministers. The resolution does not describe in which direction changes are expected.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise G01).
The government ordered an extraordinary review of certain investment contracts concluded by the Hungarian state between 24 May 2022 and 12 May 2026. It must also be considered whether these contracts can be made public. The resolution does not name the contracts concerned; the transport and investment minister is responsible.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary investigation into the asbestos contamination that recently came to light in western Hungary. The aim is to learn the extent of the contamination and eliminate the risks. Eleven ministers take part in the investigation, led by the minister responsible for environmental protection.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the act on bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings. The aim is for these proceedings to be transparent and for abuses to be avoided. The justice, economy and finance ministers must prepare the necessary legislation by 15 July 2026.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing (linked to promise B04).
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of where and how the workplaces of officials of government bodies are located. Related legislation must also be prepared by 1 June 2026. The resolution does not describe what justifies the review.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the properties used by government bodies and organisations under them. Related legislation must also be prepared; the transport and investment minister, the finance minister and the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office are responsible.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of diplomatic passports issued before 13 May 2026. The foreign minister must carry it out by 25 May 2026.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
The government ordered a full audit of the assets and procedures of the Hungarian Air Force used for government and diplomatic tasks. The defence minister must carry it out by 1 June 2026. The resolution does not name the assets concerned (for example aircraft).
Weight: 2/3 · substantive · Concrete decision to be implemented.
The government ordered a full, extraordinary review of the contractual relationship between the Hungarian state and the Élvonal Foundation for Top Research and Talent Development. In particular, it must be examined whether the original state can be restored. The science and technology minister must carry out the review by 31 May 2026.
Weight: 2/3 · partial · Orders preparation or a review; the final rule is still missing.
On the Prime Minister's proposal, President Tamás Sulyok appointed the administrative state secretaries of 14 ministries with effect from 19 May 2026. They include Fruzsina Gárdos-Orosz (Ministry of Justice), Gabriella Kereszty (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and Judit Pettkó-Szandtner (Ministry of Finance).
Weight: 1/3 · Routine decision of the President (appointment, award or similar).
On the Prime Minister's proposal, President Tamás Sulyok stated that Zsuzsanna Ágnes Ducsay has been administrative state secretary of the Prime Minister's Office since 19 May 2026. The resolution concerns a change of appointment and does not name her previous post.
Weight: 1/3 · Routine decision of the President (appointment, award or similar).
Issue no. 19 of the Official Bulletin (Hivatalos Értesítő) for 2026 appeared on 18 May and contains 7 items. A defence ministry instruction concerns rest time linked to Hungarian Defence Day on 21 May, and an instruction of the Prosecutor General and one of the National Police Headquarters also appeared. NAV amended its notice on excise duty rates for Q2 2026. Fidesz's 2025 financial statement was also published.
Weight: 1/3 · Gazette issue: the items in it are rated separately.
Issue no. 53 of the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny) for 2026 appeared on 18 May and contains 18 items. In 16 resolutions the new government ordered reviews, among others of the 2026 budget, the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, MTVA, judicial enforcement and diplomatic passports. The President appointed the ministries' administrative state secretaries. Each item is described separately on this page.
Weight: 1/3 · Gazette issue: the items in it are rated separately.