New Government in Hungary

May 12, 2026, 16:17
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Péter Magyar is the new leader of Hungary. He and his team started their work after the Tisza party won the election.

Main Body

The Tisza party won many seats in April. Viktor Orbán was the leader for sixteen years, but he lost. Now, the new government wants to change things quickly. There are now sixteen ministries. These include health, school, and nature. Some new ministers worked in big banks and companies before. The health minister wants to use British ideas to make hospitals better. The government wants to find missing public money. They will start a new office to check for old crimes. The leader also asked some old workers to leave their jobs by May 31. Hungary wants to be friends with the European Union again. The EU has 17 billion euros for Hungary. The new government wants this money now.

Conclusion

Hungary has a new government. They want to fix the law, get money from the EU, and improve public services.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'WANT TO'

In this story, the government doesn't just do things; they have goals. To reach A2, you must master how to express a wish or a plan using Want to + Action.

The Pattern: Subject →\rightarrow want to →\rightarrow Verb (Base form)

Examples from the text:

  • The government →\rightarrow wants to →\rightarrow change things.
  • The health minister →\rightarrow wants to →\rightarrow use British ideas.
  • They →\rightarrow want to →\rightarrow find missing money.

⚠️ Watch out for the 'S'!

When talking about one person or one group (He, She, It, The Government), add an -s: →\rightarrow The government wants to...

When talking about many people (They, We, I, You), no -s: →\rightarrow They want to...

Quick Word Bank for your A2 Vocabulary:

  • Fix: To make something broken work again.
  • Improve: To make something better.
  • Leave: To go away from a place or job.

Vocabulary Learning

leader
person who leads or directs others
Example:The leader of the new government will meet with the ministers tomorrow.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced a new plan to help small businesses.
ministry
a department in government that handles a specific area
Example:The ministry of health will launch a new vaccination program.
health
the state of being physically and mentally well
Example:Good health starts with regular exercise and a balanced diet.
school
place where children learn and study
Example:Children go to school to learn reading, writing, and math.
nature
the world of plants, animals, and the environment
Example:We should protect nature by reducing pollution and waste.
bank
a financial institution that accepts money deposits
Example:She went to the bank to open a savings account.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company hired new employees to expand its market.
hospital
a place where sick or injured people receive treatment
Example:He was admitted to the hospital after the accident.
money
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved money from her part‑time job for her future.
office
a place where people work, especially in a business or government
Example:The new office will help investigate old crimes.
crime
an illegal act that is punishable by law
Example:Police are working to solve the crime that happened last night.
worker
a person who does a job or labor
Example:The workers in the factory need better safety equipment.
job
a particular role or position that someone holds
Example:He found a new job in the local library.
friend
someone you like and trust
Example:Hungary wants to be friends with the European Union again.
union
an organization that represents a group of people, especially workers
Example:The European Union helps countries share resources.
law
a rule made by a government that people must follow
Example:The new law will protect citizens from unfair treatment.
services
help or work that is provided to people
Example:Public services like transportation and healthcare are essential.