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Hungary's next PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

13/04/2026

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Hungary election: Supporters of Peter Magyar's party celebrate in Budapest

Supporters of Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, celebrate on the banks on the river Danube in Budapest.

12/04/2026

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Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU

Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU.

12/04/2026

Hungary

Seismic shift: How 16 years of Hungarian politics changed in one day

The National Election Commission said voter turnout was at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election.

12/04/2026

Hungary

Hungarian election show record morning turnout as polls get under way

Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.

12/04/2026

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Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote

Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.

12/04/2026

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Viktor Orbán: From young dissident to Europe's most polarising leader

Viktor Orbán rose from liberal student activist to a self-professed illiberal, reshaping Hungary’s rule, foreign policy and relations with the EU and Russia.

11/04/2026

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Insider to rival: How Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger

Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.

11/04/2026

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning

What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.

11/04/2026

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary Election: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe

Hungary elections: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe, writes Gerolf Annemans of the “Patriots for Europe” group in the European Parliament in an op-ed for Euronews. Annemans says Orbán has become a symbol of resistance to centralisation.

11/04/2026

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Russian propaganda unit targets Hungary’s elections

A fabricated claim that Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to reintroduce mandatory military conscription is spreading online, with researchers linking it to Storm-1516, a well-established Russian disinformation campaign targeting elections across Europe.

10/04/2026

Hungary

Elections in Hungary: What do the polls say?

Medián, currently considered among the most accurate pollsters in Hungary, predicts a two-thirds majority in parliament for opposition party Tisza. Most other pollsters estimate a smaller lead for them, while few have the ruling Fidesz party narrowly ahead.

10/04/2026

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Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

10/04/2026

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Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'

Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.

09/04/2026

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Orbán's Fidesz bypassing Meta's advertising rules, researchers warn

Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ads by Orbán's Fidesz underground.

08/04/2026

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New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit

Leaked calls show Hungary's Foreign Minister briefing Russia's Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin.

08/04/2026

Hungary

Orbán to Putin: 'I am ready to help in any way I can'

Orbán offered his support to Putin, likening his assistance to that of a mouse helping a lion in a well-known Hungarian fable, according to a phone conversation transcript obtained by news agency Bloomberg.

07/04/2026

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US VP Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán after meeting

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

07/04/2026

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Hungarian Easter tradition sees women doused with water in Hollókő

A centuries-old Easter tradition continues in a Hungarian village, where men pour water over women in a ritual rooted in folklore and springtime customs.

07/04/2026

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Orbán allies baselessly accuse Meta of Hungarian election interference

Meta has found itself embroiled in Hungary's tense election campaign, after supporters of the ruling Fidesz party claimed their posts are being restricted to favour opposition parties. In reality, there is no weight to the allegations.

06/04/2026

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US Vice President Vance to visit Hungary days before key election

US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, days before a pivotal 12 April election in which Orbán faces his strongest opposition challenge in years.

03/04/2026

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Hungarian opposition cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

Set of polls indicate that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is ahead of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz by 19–23 points among likely voters. Hungarians head to the polls in Europe's most consequential election on 12 April.

01/04/2026

Europe News

Leaked call: Lavrov asks Hungarian FM to lift EU sanctions

The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels.

31/03/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?

Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints.

31/03/2026

Europe News

Hungary's upcoming election and the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

30/03/2026

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EU lawmakers widely support Magyar in 'decisive' Hungarian elections

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

30/03/2026