Overview

• The United States has officially removed sanctions on Antal Rogán, a close aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
• The decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was justified as aligning with US foreign policy interests.
• Sanctions were originally imposed in January 2025 by the Biden administration over allegations of corruption and cronyism.
• The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the US and Hungary.
• Rogán, a key figure in Orbán's administration, has faced long-standing accusations of orchestrating cronyism, which both he and Orbán deny.