János Bóka
János Bóka | |
|---|---|
Bóka in 2024 | |
| Minister for European Union Affairs | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Viktor Orbán |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1978 |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Alliance of Free Democrats (formerly) |
János Bóka (born 27 July 1978) is a Hungarian politician serving as minister for European Union affairs since 2023.[1] He previously worked as a professor at the National University of Public Service, the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, and the Faculty of Law and Public Administration of the University of Szeged.[2] He is a former member of the Alliance of Free Democrats.[3]
In 2026, Bóka acting as Hungary’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism[4], unveiled a government plan to support Jewish life and combat antisemitism, including educational programs, community support, and the establishment of the Brüll Alfréd House as a Holocaust memorial and cultural venue.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Hungary appoints minister for EU affairs". Telex.hu. 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Bóka János" (in Hungarian). Századvég Foundation.
- ^ "Kicsoda Bóka János, akiből SZDSZ-es múltja ellenére is Orbán Viktor minisztere lesz?". Magyar Hang (in Hungarian). 3 July 2023.
- ^ Nemzet, Magyar (25 May 2025). "Magyarországon zéró tolerancia van az antiszemitizmussal szemben". Magyarországon zéró tolerancia van az antiszemitizmussal szemben (in Hungarian). Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Hungarian Prime Minister's envoy responsible for combating antisemitism unveils plan to support Jewish life and address anti‑Jewish hatred". European Jewish Congress. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Berman, Lazar (4 November 2025). "Defending Israel in EU, Hungarian minister says bloc risks being boxed out of Mideast". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Hungary's János Bóka: European Jewry must be defended". The Jerusalem Post. 19 December 2025. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 7 February 2026.