Between 2019 and 2024, I had the distinct honour of serving as a Member of the European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Renew Europe group. Between 2024 and 2026, I have continued my commitment to civil service as a Member of the Hungarian National Assembly, bringing the experience gained at the European level back to my homeland to fight for a free, equal and democratic Hungary.
Throughout my career, I have been motivated by the profound impact of the legislative process on people’s lives. In the European Parliament, I served in the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Human Rights as well as the Committees on Budgets, Budget Control, and Regional Development, where I participated in negotiating the historic rule of law conditionality mechanism. In the National Assembly, I applied this expertise to advocate for better protecting the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community, and combating the systemic corruption that undermines the nation’s future.
My dual experience as an MEP and an MP allows me to bridge the gap between national and European policy. I leveraged a wide network of EU officials, civil society partners, and member state level stakeholders to foster inter-institutional relations and build coalitions across political aisles. I have a comprehensive understanding of both the EU’s institutional architecture and the domestic challenges of democratic backsliding, equipping me with the political acumen to navigate complex political landscapes and find common ground on critical issues.
Service to the citizens and the protection of their rights was always at the core of my mission. Through international media engagements and grassroots collaboration with NGOs, I work to ensure that the voices of the Hungarian people are heard where it matters most. Coming from a member state which experienced the decline in the rule of law, I remain dedicated to building a transparent, European Hungary that respects human dignity, promotes social equality, and remains a reliable partner within the Euro-Atlantic alliance.
I am deeply honored to have served the Hungarian citizens, first to represent our country in the European Parliament, and following that to act as a Member of the Hungarian National Assembly. Public service is a tremendous responsibility and the highest honor; it is a commitment to fight for a future where dignity, freedom, and the rule of law are not mere slogans, but the lived reality for every citizen.
During my five years in Brussels, we were the extended hands and personal delegates of hundreds of thousands of voters. We worked to make responsible decisions amidst an unprecedented pandemic, a massive economic crisis, a brutal war at our borders, and a systemic crisis of the rule of law in Hungary. Those years taught me that with diligence and clear values, historic change is possible. We established the rule of law mechanism, secured direct EU funding for our local governments and civil society, and passed the first EU-level legislation to combat domestic violence.
In the Hungarian Parliament, my mission remained the same, to show what a free, European, and democratic Hungary could look like, a radical alternative to the politics of isolation and oppression. When advocating for healthcare reform, women’s rights, or institutional transparency, I carried the experience of the European stage into every national debate, making sure that the voices of those who believe in our European future are never silenced.
I want to thank my former colleagues in Brussels and Hungary for their incredible dedication and the shared spirit of service that defines our work. I am profoundly grateful to our Renew Europe family for the opportunity to serve as Vice-Chair and for being such steadfast allies in the fight for Hungarian democracy.