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Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary

Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support.

Euronews

Hungarian polls split on April election outcome as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads

The central European country of 9.5 million faces a crucial vote in less than two months, with polls showing wildly different outcomes depending on who conducts the survey.

Euronews

‘We want you to continue’: Rubio delivers Trump's campaign message to Orbán in Budapest

The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.

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Hungary's opposition leader Magyar calls for privacy protection in latest campaign speech

Magyar has promised greater protection of personal privacy in his latest campaign speech after accusing Orbán's government of allegedly blackmailing him with a secretly recorded sex tape with his former partner in a Budapest apartment in 2024.

Euronews

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

The Independent UK

Orbán slams 'Putin-ing’ as primitive and frivolous as he declares Brussels as the real threat

In his last annual assessment before elections, the Hungarian prime minister promised to take action against 'Brussels agents.' He praised his party's achievements and accused his political opponents of wanting to be the viceroy not only of Brussels but of multinational corporations.

Euronews

Hungary's Péter Magyar calls out 'Russian-style' sex tape threat as campaign turns ugly

The opposition leader, who is leading the polls ahead of April's elections, says Viktor Orbán's party is orchestrating a smear campaign with secretly recorded intimate videos.

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Orbán's rivals promise an end to Hungary's 'inflated vetoes' of EU policy

Hungary's opposition Tisza Party boasts a serious track record of experience – including quite a lot of work for previous Orbán governments. What can the world expect from them?

Euronews

Newsletter: How to fix Europe’s competitiveness problem?

Also in this newsletter: US expected to withdraw only a limited amount of troops from NATO territory; why EU leaders agree to disagree on who should speak to Putin; and how Hungary's Tisza party is breaking ranks with the EPP to shake off the "Brussels puppet" label.

Euronews

Hungary's Tisza Party breaks ranks with EPP in bid to counter Brussels puppet claims

Hungary's Tisza Party has defied the EPP group's stance three times in a month, drawing sanctions and internal concern, but ahead of Hungary's April elections, taking a stand could help counter Viktor Orbán's claims the party serves Brussels and not the national interest.

Euronews

Hungarian election campaign enters hot phase with Ukraine, the EU and Trump in focus

With two months until Hungary's April election, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his anti-Ukraine rhetoric, while leading challenger Péter Magyar promises to curb corruption and tax relief for low earners.

Euronews

Hungarian Roma protest inflammatory comments by Orbán government minister

Over a thousand protesters, including many from Hungary's Roma community, have held a demonstration in Budapest where they demanded the resignation of a prominent government minister over comments seen as racist

The Independent UK

Protesters to demand resignation of Hungarian politician for anti-Roma remark

Thousands set to gather in Budapest after János Lázár’s remarks captured on video

The Guardian - UK

EPP penalises Hungarian opposition party Tisza for not supporting von der Leyen

MEPs from Hungary's main opposition party did not show up to defend their political ally, Ursula von der Leyen, at a motion of censure vote on Thursday – but party leader Péter Magyar said the ensuing sanctions from the EPP Group show they don't have "owners" in Brussels.

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The Independent UK

What Hungary’s election could mean for Europe as Orbán faces toughest test

The result of Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign will have implications far beyond Hungary's borders

Euronews

Viktor Orbán’s Era Could End in 2026: What Factors Will Decide the Hungarian Election?

Which voter groups form the pillars of Fidesz’s power? What parallels can be drawn with the 2022 election that ended in a landslide victory for Orbán? And how could local hairdressers and independent mayors tip the scales? Euronews spoke with Andrea Szabó, a prominent researcher in Social Sciences.

The Independent UK

Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural support

Hungary is gearing up for a heated political battle as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented challenge from his opponent, Péter Magyar

Euronews

Orbán and opposition rival stage rallies in Gyor as Hungary gears up for next year's elections

The series of rallies came a week after Orbán visited the White House, where he was granted a one-year exemption from US sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia.

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The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections

PM makes opposition to support for Ukraine central to Fidesz campaign as it loses ground over cost of living crisis

Euronews

Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands to attend rival rallies as Hungary’s election campaign kicks off

Budapest marches by ruling Fidesz party and opposition Tisza will take place in a highly polarised political climate

Euronews

European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP Magyar, Salis and Dobrev's immunities

PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.

The Independent UK

The EU Parliament rejects Hungary's bid to lift immunity for its lawmaker and main Orbán rival

A European Parliament committee has voted not to lift the legal immunity of Péter Magyar, a key political rival of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Euronews

Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift the immunity of five MEPs, three are sought by Hungary’s judiciary.

Euronews

Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".

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