Germany eyes fresh start with Hungary as foreign minister makes first visit since Orban ouster
Berlin says the visit could reopen political and economic ties as talks are set to cover Ukraine, EU enlargement and minority rights.
- On Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Budapest for the first official visit by a German foreign minister in nearly seven years, described by the German Foreign Office as opening a "new chapter" in relations.
- Wadephul said the political change in Hungary offers an opportunity to restore relations to a foundation of mutual trust, as Germany hailed a "new start" under Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar following Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.
- Talks are expected to cover European security and Russia's war against Ukraine, with Wadephul scheduled to meet Prime Minister Peter Magyar, President Andr, and Economy Minister Istv, plus German and Hungarian business representatives.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orb concluded a busy diplomatic week discussing regional security and Ukraine's EU accession with European Commissioner Marta Kos during her Friday visit to Budapest.
- Hungary and Latvia agreed to restart foreign and security-policy consultations suspended since 2019, with planned agreements potentially covering Earth observation, quantum technology, and next-generation 5G and 6G networks.
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A New Dawn: Revitalizing German-Hungarian Relations
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's visit to Budapest marks a pivotal moment in German-Hungarian relations post-Orban. With Viktor Orban out and Peter Magyar in office, Wadephul sees this as a prime opportunity to rebuild mutual trust and strengthen diplomatic ties after years of strained relations.
After nearly seven years, a major European diplomat is heading to Budapest on Monday
It has been a busy week for Hungarian diplomacy, from Ukraine and Latvia to Visegrád cooperation and EU enlargement. But one of the most notable meetings is still to come: Budapest is preparing for a visit on Monday that has not taken place in nearly seven years. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-diplomatic-visit-after-seven-years/
Johann Wadephul is the first German foreign minister to visit Hungary since 2019. In May, Péter Magyar replaced Viktor Orbán, a right-wing national, after 16 years.
Germany eyes fresh start with Hungary as foreign minister makes first visit since Orban ouster
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described his trip to Budapest on Monday - the first by a German foreign minister in nearly seven years - as a chance to rapidly restore relations in the wake of the ouster of former prime minister Viktor Orban.
Foreign Minister Anita Orbán will receive German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Budapest on Monday, who is making the first official visit by a German foreign minister to Hungary since 2019. Péter Magyar will be a guest of the renewed public media on Monday morning, answering questions from Rita Benyó on Kossuth Radio. Next week, the National Assembly will decide on three important laws that affect the Constitutional Court, the judiciary an…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is arriving in the Hungarian capital for an official visit.
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