Join the Nanovic Institute for European Studies for a lunch talk and discussion with Márton Hajdú, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and Member of the Hungarian National Assembly (TISZA Party). Food will be available for attendees starting at 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.
Following a historic political transition that ended 16 years of Fidesz rule, Hungary enters a pivotal era of domestic reform and international diplomacy. As Chairman of the National Assembly’s Foreign Relations Committee, Márton Hajdú offers firsthand insights into leading Hungary’s foreign policy reset, restoring democratic standards, and rebuilding key partnerships within the European Union and the transatlantic alliance. This conversation explores the practical challenges of post-transition governance, institutional renewal, and Hungary’s evolving role on the global stage.
Márton Hajdú is a Hungarian diplomat, politician, and Chairman of the National Assembly's Foreign Relations Committee. He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Pécs and brings extensive background in national diplomatic service and European affairs. After working with the European Commission in Brussels, Mr. Hajdú left government service under Viktor Orbán in the mid-2010s. In 2026, he was elected to parliament with the newly founded TISZA party following its landmark victory that ended 16 years of Fidesz rule. Today, he serves as Hungary’s leading legislative voice on foreign policy, focusing on democratic renewal, transatlantic partnership, and European integration.
Originally published at nanovic.nd.edu.