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22 May 2026
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Hungary and Austria to hold joint government session in September 2026

Executive Summary: PM Magyar and Austrian Chancellor Stocker agreed in Vienna to hold a joint cabinet session in Gödöllő in September 2026, signalling a diplomatic reset with Austria – following a similar opening with Poland.

What happened: During an official visit to Vienna, PM Magyar met Chancellor Stocker and European Affairs Minister Claudia Bauer. The two sides announced a joint government session in Gödöllő in September. Magyar described this as "a new chapter" in bilateral relations.

Why it matters: The diplomatic reset with Austria and Poland signals Hungary's broader foreign policy reorientation under the new government. For investors, improved bilateral ties may facilitate cross-border business and regulatory cooperation.

Who is affected: Businesses with cross-border interests in Hungary and Austria, diplomatic stakeholders, EU institutions.

What to watch next: The September joint government session and any resulting bilateral agreements.

Gábor
Pázsitka

Office Managing Partner

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