Viktor Orbán has declared a state of emergency, giving his government rights to rule by decree in response to an “economic crisis” caused by war in neighbouring Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Hungary’s prime minister will set out measures to be adopted on Wednesday, after parliament — which is dominated by Orbán’s Fidesz party following his sweeping victory in last month’s election — approved an amendment to the constitution on Tuesday.
“We see the war and the sanctions from Brussels have led to a huge economic upheaval and drastic inflation,” Orbán said in a video posted on Facebook. “The world faces an economic crisis. Hungary must stay out of this war . . . we need manoeuvring room and freedom to act.”
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