Hungary Seeks to Legalize U.S. Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has asked Parliament to make a civilian nuclear energy deal with the United States legally binding.
The Government of Hungary has submitted a bill to Parliament to make a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States legally binding. Originally signed in February by the previous administration of Viktor Orban, the deal focuses on civilian nuclear energy and small modular reactors, positioning U.S. companies and technology as primary suppliers for the country.
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who took office after an April election, is maintaining the agreement despite the United States having previously supported his predecessor. This legislative push coincides with a visit to Washington by Foreign Minister Anita Orban, who met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sign memorandums of understanding regarding law enforcement and energy cooperation.
Hungary is also reviewing the expansion of its Paks nuclear power plant. The government is considering replacing the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom as the general contractor for the project. A final decision regarding the Paks expansion is expected by late 2026 or early 2027.
