Hungary

Hungary lies at the heart of Central Europe, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a pivotal role in the continent's history — not least in the fall of the Iron Curtain. It joined the European Union in 2004, in the enlargement that reunited Europe.

Since accession, Hungary has been fully integrated into the single market and European cooperation, while its citizens remain deeply attached to the opportunities and freedoms that European membership brings. Budapest stands among the great capitals of the continent.

In the European Parliament, Hungary holds 21 seats (2024), reflecting a society engaged in a vital debate about its European future.

Hungary speaks to a commitment at the very core of the European Democrats' mission: that democracy, the rule of law and European values must be defended wherever they come under pressure.