Orban Moves to Sideline His Election Rival With New Hungary Law

Orban Moves to Sideline His Election Rival With New Hungary Law

Hungary approved legislation that allows authorities to strip European Parliament lawmakers of their mandate, a move seen by critics of Prime Minister Viktor Orban as an attempt to potentially sideline his poll-leading rival before next year’s election.

New law will make properties more expensive and difficult to buy for foreigners in Hungary - DailyNewsHungary

A new bill has been submitted to the Hungarian Parliament empowering local governments to introduce restrictions concerning building, selling and buying new properties. Since the bill comes from PM Orbán’s Fidesz, it is obvious that the government supermajority will pass it. As a result, it will be more difficult for a foreigner to buy property in Hungary. In some cases, it may become almost impossible to buy a house or an apartment in some Hung…