Hungary Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Hungary

History of the flag

The Hungarian flag, inspired by the French tricolor, has undergone many changes over the years.

It was finally reintroduced in 1957, and Hungary joined the European Union in 2004.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red embodies the courage and sacrifices of the Hungarian people in the struggle for independence.

  • White invokes purity and honesty.

  • Green symbolizes the hope for a bright future that has never left the Magyar people.