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Two polls show Hungary’s opposition Tisza party widening its lead over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, with Median placing Tisza at 51% to Fidesz's 39% (a 12-point edge) and Idea Institute at 48% to 38%; Magyar’s new party appears to be drawing mainly from other opposition voters rather than eroding Fidesz support.
Hungary will hold parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, pitting long-time PM Viktor Orbán against a resurgent opposition led by Péter Magyar; early polls show the opposition ahead, with voters drawn to pledges on judicial independence and anti-corruption, signaling a possible end to Orbán’s two-decade grip.
The US military intervention in Venezuela to arrest Nicolas Maduro has surprised and unsettled many European populist and nationalist leaders, exposing their limited support and the fragile nature of their alliances with Trump, while highlighting concerns over international law and sovereignty in the region.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary and emphasized the importance of peace, while also making unverified claims about Hungary's role in Ukraine's energy supply and discussing his recent talks with Russian President Putin on energy and peace efforts.
U.S. sanctions on Russian oil aim to cut Russia's revenue from energy exports, but Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian oil, seeks exemptions, with Hungarian leader Orbán negotiating for continued supply and offering U.S. nuclear technology in return. The meeting marks a thaw in U.S.-Hungary relations amid ongoing tensions over sanctions and energy dependence.
Hungary's Prime Minister Orban's close relationship with Trump could influence U.S. policy on Russian oil sanctions, with potential for new trade and defense deals, despite limited benefits for Hungary from the current White House administration.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Trump to seek support for Hungary's continued purchase of Russian oil amid international pressure to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russia, highlighting the complex geopolitical ties and Orbán's strategic alliances with Trump and Russia.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has vowed to find ways to bypass US sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and Hungary's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Western sanctions.
In Budapest, supporters of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition leader Péter Magyar held large rallies ahead of Hungary's April 2026 elections, with Orbán criticizing EU policies and Ukraine, while Magyar accused Orbán of economic mismanagement and called for political change.
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.
Sweden has accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of making 'outrageous lies' regarding Sweden's justice system, escalating tensions between the two countries amid ongoing political disputes.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that it was 'time to go' amid escalating political tensions on the eve of a confidence vote, highlighting strained relations within the EU leadership.
Tens of thousands of people in Budapest defied Hungary's ban on Pride to protest against government policies targeting LGBTQ+ rights, with record turnout estimated at up to 200,000 despite threats of legal consequences and police restrictions, highlighting widespread discontent and the march's symbolic importance amid political tensions.
Budapest Pride march is set to proceed despite Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's legal threats and a new law restricting LGBTQ gatherings, with organizers and international figures expressing support and concern over potential repercussions and civil rights.
Hungary's government announced that 95% of participants in a disputed referendum oppose Ukraine's EU accession, a result criticized for low turnout and potential manipulation, and used by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to justify delaying Ukraine's EU membership amid broader concerns over Hungary's democratic standards and Orban's pro-Russian stance.