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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.

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.

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.

Europe News

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.

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Europe News

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe Today

Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals stand on Europe?

If there is one thing everyone is keeping an eye on in Brussels right now, it is the Hungarian elections happening this Sunday. But when it comes to the biggest European issues, whose side are Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar actually on?

Europe News

Between Budapest and Brussels: Péter Magyar’s political tightrope

The leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has prioritised domestic campaigning over his parliamentary duties, at times defying his European Parliament group to appeal to voters while distancing himself from EU figures like Ursula von der Leyen.

Europe News

Serbia looks for pipeline plot culprit as Vance's Hungary visit nears

Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key election in Hungary on Sunday.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Hungary elects: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

Europe News

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.

Business

Investors dump Orbán stocks as poll shows 23-point opposition lead

In a single day, the share price of two holding companies on the Budapest Stock Exchange with links to the Orbán government, 4iG and Opus Global, fell 10-12%.

The Cube

Fake Euronews website targets Hungary election with false claims

A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections.

Europe News

Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the country’s secret services of targeting his Tisza Party’s IT systems, citing press reports, just weeks before the 12 April elections, which polls suggest his party could win.

World News

Hungarian FM shared EU secrets with Kremlin for years, report claims

A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it.

Europe News

Hungary's oppostion leader Péter Magyar call Orbán 'traitor'

Opposition leader Péter Magyar called Viktor Orbán a traitor at a Budapest rally, accusing him of enlisting Russian agents to interfere in Hungary's April elections, as polls show Tisza ahead of Fidesz.

Europe News

Hungary's Péter Magyar calls on Russia to refrain from interference

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has called on Russia to stop interfering in Hungary's April parliamentary elections, following a report exposing an alleged Kremlin team operating from Budapest's Russian embassy to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Russia denied those allegations.

Europe News

Orbán tightens border controls as Iran crisis hits Hungary's campaign

Hungary's prime minister has raised the country's security alert level and increased checks as the Iran conflict spirals. Analysts say he is successfully using the crisis to boost his party ahead of the April election.

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