🇭🇺 Hungary. Hungary · Budapest · 9.9M people · europe
Government parliamentary republic Languages Hungarian (official) 98.8%, English 25.3%, German 12.6% Area 93.0K km² Sanctioned entities 33 Active conflicts 3 Mentions 7d 2 ▼ 71% CIA· Jan 2026
Stability Score ?How the stability score is computed A weighted composite of seven pillars — conflict intensity, event volatility, arms activity, economic health, market stress, sanctions exposure, and humanitarian proxy. Each pillar is scored 0–100 (higher = healthier). The composite is weighted (conflict 25%, economy 20%, events 15%, the rest 10% each) and recomputed daily from strategic events, World Bank indicators, arms-transfer data, and sanctions records.Critical < 25 · High 25–50 · Elevated 50–75 · Stable ≥ 75.
74.2
Elevated risk
31-day trend
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Hungary · 90-day event volume
658
total events · 90 daily data points
Annotated milestones
2 of 12
HUNGARY LIFTS HEATWAVE 2026-04-01 2026-05-16 2026-06-29 Source · intelligence_events · all severity tiers Hover any annotated dot for full milestone
Event timeline Last 7 days · 2 milestones · hover for context
Record-Breaking Heat Wave
heatwave · severity 7
Elevated
Visegrád Four Revival
summit_meeting · severity 2
Moderate
Stability components 7-pillar breakdown · each 0–100, higher = healthier · 30-day trend per pillar
Conflict Intensity
40/100 · 25% wt
target conflicts: 1 domestic conflicts: 0 max escalation score: 100
Event Volatility
99/100 · 15% wt
target events: 6 actor only events: 8 domestic events: 0 severe domestic: 0 instability rate: 0.30% article coverage 90d: 2,359
Arms Activity
87/100 · 10% wt
arms imports: 4 total value usd: $0 conflict amplified: yes
Economic Health
77/100 · 20% wt
gdp growth pct: 0.56% inflation pct: 3.70% unemployment pct: 4.50%
Market Stress
44/100 · 10% wt
total signals 30d: 16 negative signals 30d: 9
Sanctions Exposure
93/100 · 10% wt
sanctioned entities: 33 is sanctioning power: no
Humanitarian Proxy
82/100 · 10% wt
life expectancy: 76.7 literacy rate: —
Risk matrix 5 enterprise-decision dimensions · derived from the 7 stability pillars · higher = more risk
Risk dimensions are derived from the 7 stability pillars. Higher score = more risk (inverted from the stability score, where higher = healthier). Operational is a weighted composite intended for enterprise-decision use.
Peer comparison Same-region countries by stability score · this country highlighted
Peer comparison · Europe
Rank 24 of 55
02 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; note - the island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales 45.7 04 Federal Republic of Germany 52.2 24 Hungary· this country 74.2 Economy World Bank · 10-year series · 17 indicators
GDP (current USD)
WB· 2024 $222.7B
▲ $9.5B YoY
Military spend %GDP
WB· 2024 2.16%
▲ 0.11% YoY
Security 12 recent events · 3 conflicts · 7 transfers
Event volume · 90 days
658
Casualties (killed) · 90 days
0
High-severity events
SEV 7 Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Heatwave
SEV 2 Visegrád Four Revival
Summit Meeting
SEV 4 EU-Hungary Relations
Diplomatic Tension
SEV 2 Hungary Population Support
Economic Indicator
SEV 4 Hungary Blocks Ukraine EU
Diplomatic Tension
SEV 6 Hungary-Russia Tension
Diplomatic Tension
SEV 3 Hungary Opposes Fast-Track EU Membership
Diplomatic Tension
SEV 2 Hungary Inflation
Economic Indicator
Active conflicts involving Hungary
Russia-Ukraine war
War · 21308 dispatches
Critical · 100
World War II
War · 10909 dispatches
Critical · 100
Cold War
Cold War · 10 dispatches
Cold · 0
Latest dispatches 10 in country corpus · sources come online as coverage grows
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
At least 191 mn Europeans face 35C on Sunday At least 191 million Europeans will face 35C temperatures on Sunday, affecting several countries including Poland and Germany.
The Local Germany Poland · Hungary · Czech Republic
Geopolitical Politics
La caída de la credibilidad de las democracias*
La Gaceta On Line
International Relations
From silk to solar, international journalists see Xinjiang firsthand
CGTN
Geopolitical Politics
Tens of thousands brave record heatwave to celebrate Budapest Pride after Viktor Orbán’s ousting
The Independent
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
The Local France
Quote of the day by George Soros: "The main difference between me and other people who have amassed this kind of money is…”
Times of India
Can the Wall around the Patriots in the European Parliament Be Torn Down? - Hungarian Conservative
Hungarian Conservative
Hungary recalls 37 heads of mission in diplomatic overhaul - TVP World
TVP World
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
The Local Germany
Heatwave grips Europe, smashing records and triggering health alerts
Gulf News
Think tanks · this country 13 articles from research institutions tracking Hungary
CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
Hungary After Orbán: The Hard Road Back to Democracy
Hungarian voters ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after sixteen years in April, ending democratic backsliding and corruption. Opposition leader Peter Magyar now faces the uncertain challenge of reversing illiberal policies and restoring democratic governance amid institutional damage.
Apr 28, 2026
Bruegel
Europe beyond unanimity on security
The EU should adopt majority voting in foreign policy and establish a new European Security Treaty to prevent future veto abuse by populist leaders like Orban, strengthening collective defence capabilities in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.
Apr 28, 2026
European Council on Foreign Relations
Bulgaria’s election and what it means for Europe
Pro-Russian Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria won parliament's first majority since 1997, likely to sound like Viktor Orban on foreign policy but act more like Robert Fico, supporting EU defense initiatives while voicing domestic disagreements.
Apr 20, 2026
European Council on Foreign Relations
Bulgaria’s election and what it means for Europe
Pro-Russian Rumen Radev's new party won Bulgaria's first parliamentary majority since 1997, likely positioning the country as a less disruptive EU thorn than Hungary, though he may rhetorically oppose EU policies while supporting Ukraine sanctions and defense integration.
Apr 20, 2026
Atlantic Council
Could Bulgaria replace Hungary as Putin’s proxy inside the EU?
Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat raises Ukrainian hopes for stronger EU support, yet Bulgaria's April 19 parliamentary election threatens to install pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, potentially replacing Hungary as Putin's primary European Union proxy.
Apr 17, 2026
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Hungarian Elections: Ramifications for Central Europe
Peter Magyar's Tisza party defeated Viktor Orban's Fidesz in Hungary's April 2026 elections, potentially reshaping Central European geopolitics through revised foreign policy toward Ukraine, NATO, and the EU, with significant implications for Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia's political alignment.
Apr 17, 2026
European Council on Foreign Relations
Four principles for an EU-Hungary reset
Hungary's new government under Peter Magyar won a supermajority and seeks EU reset; Brussels must strategically release €32 billion in frozen funds while leveraging geopolitical realignment toward European interests.
Apr 16, 2026
Chatham House
Hungary election: Orbán has been defeated - but will Orbánism survive?
Hungarian voters decisively rejected Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, with Péter Magyar's Tisza party winning nearly 70 percent of parliamentary seats due to economic stagnation concerns, though Orbánism may persist in opposition.
Apr 14, 2026
Council on Foreign Relations
Orbán’s Fall in Hungary Opens a Door for Europe - and Closes One for Russia
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar's party won a supermajority, defeating Viktor Orbán after sixteen years, enabling constitutional reforms and potentially strengthening European support for Ukraine while reducing Russian influence in the region.
Apr 14, 2026
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