
Hungary's Orban and Opponents Hold Rival Rallies Ahead of 2026 Election
Tens of thousands of Hungarians rallied in Budapest on Memorial Day for the Revolution of 1956, amid a tense political climate with Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar holding rival rallies. Orban, a nationalist and EU critic, accused Brussels of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine, while Magyar, an anti-corruption candidate, criticized Orban's shift towards pro-Russian policies and his centralized rule. The rallies reflect the high stakes of the upcoming April election, with support for both leaders closely contested.











