István Kapitány
István Kapitány is a prominent Hungarian business executive known for his long tenure at Shell, where he served as a global vice president before departing in 2024. He has been involved in energy lobbying in Hungary, particularly in promoting liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales to the government. His connections with political figures and involvement in the emerging Tisza Party have placed him at the center of discussions regarding the interplay between business interests and politics in Hungary.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 7 | 5.57 | 0.79% | +20% | 9,660,351 | 91,588 | $160,000 | 1,517$ |
| Totals | 7 | 9,660,351 | 91,588 | $160,000 | 1,517$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
István Kapitány is criticized by Viktor Orbán for allegedly not telling the truth about the sustainability of gas supplies.
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Hungary:
Kapitány István is a notable figure who has joined the Tisza Party, bringing a wealth of experience from the global business world.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány was positively received as a new policy expert by both Tisza Party members and Fidesz supporters.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány's statements were referenced regarding Hungary's energy policies.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány criticized the government's repeated mistakes that have prevented Hungary from becoming the richest country in the region.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány is mentioned as the potential economic policy leader of the Tisza party if they win the election.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány is a prominent figure in the international economic scene and a leader in the Tisza Party.
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Hungary:
István Kapitány recently held a meeting with the former global vice president of Shell.
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