Key facts
- Hungary's government seeks to legally bind a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the US.
- The deal encourages Hungary to select US nuclear technology and companies for new projects.
- Foreign Minister Anita Orban is in Washington to sign energy and law enforcement memorandums of understanding.
- The previous government, led by Viktor Orban, signed the agreement in February.
Hungary's government has requested parliamentary approval to solidify a nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States, a deal originally signed in February. This move indicates that under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, Hungary will continue with the agreement despite Washington's prior support for his predecessor, Viktor Orban. Foreign Minister Anita Orban is currently in Washington to sign related memorandums on energy and law enforcement cooperation. The existing agreement encourages Hungary to prioritize US technology and companies for its nuclear energy projects, including small modular reactors.