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Hungary election: how a new opponent has forced Viktor Orbán into the first genuinely competitive race in 16 years

For the first time since Viktor Orbán came to power in 2010, the Hungarian electorate is faced with a genuinely competitive campaign ahead of the 2026 general election on April 12.

The Conversation

'Alarming': Von der Leyen to raise Hungary's 'Russia leaks' with EU leaders

The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state "actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens", the European Commission said.

Euronews

JD Vance Ridiculed For 'Verbal Pretzel' Linking Wife's Hobbies To Nuclear Policy

As JD Vance's skydiving–Iran analogy ricochets around social media, the moment throws fresh scrutiny on his political judgement and the way he talks about power, rights and foreign policy in public.

International Business Times UK

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Most Hungarians want better relations with EU after years of Orbán Brussels-bashing, poll finds

Exclusive: Survey published days before election in which anti-EU prime minister risks being ousted after 16 years

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Orbán vs Magyar — where do Hungary's rivals really 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?

Euronews

Iran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald Trump

The US president’s cry-wolf threats are losing their effect while European leaders are, at last, shifting from sycophancy to opposition, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance Branded 'Puppet' After Campaigning For Viktor Orbán And Attacking EU 'Interference'

US Vice President JD Vance faces international backlash after campaigning for Viktor Orbán in Budapest. Vance labelled the EU a 'disgraceful' threat to sovereignty while backing the Hungarian leader against opposition chief Péter Magyar. Experts warn the move marks unprecedented foreign election interference by a sitting US official.

International Business Times UK

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Hungary Offered to Help Iran After Israeli Pager Attack on Lebanon: Report

Hungary privately offered to help Iran investigate the 2024 pager attack in Lebanon, according to a newly reported transcript.

International Business Times

JD Vance tries to surprise 5,000 Hungarians with a live Trump call, and gets sent straight to voicemail

Not the response he was hoping for.

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Hungary at the crossroads: inside the 10 April Guardian Weekly

Could Viktor Orbán really lose Hungary’s election? Plus: Inside Britain’s cargo theft crisis

The Guardian - UK

Orbán's Fidesz bypassing Meta's political 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.

Euronews

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.

Euronews

JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election

US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán and His American Apologists All Deserve To Lose

J.D. Vance in Budapest: 'We have got to get Viktor Orbán reelected as Prime Minister of Hungary, don't we?'

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US and Iran agree ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’

The Guardian - UK

EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened

US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest

The Guardian - UK

‘A full-on embrace’: how the EU’s largest news publisher fell in love with the US

Mathias Döpfner, ‘guru-like’ CEO of Axel Springer, wants to expand – but critics say his stated values sometimes don’t line up with what appears in his titles

Euronews

Newsletter: US and Iran agree to two-week truce, Strait of Hormuz set to reopen

Also in this newsletter: JD Vance attacks the EU to boost Orbán’s campaign ahead of Hungarian vote.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump’s countdown to destruction, Greens champion ‘progressive populism’, Kanye West banned from UK

US president warns ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Tehran does not comply with his deadline; former Greens MP says major parties have lost touch

The Guardian - UK

Vance’s whirlwind visit may not help Orbán to the election victory he craves

As the US vice-president wades into a heated campaign, Hungary’s leader faces the real possibility of defeat

Reason

Viktor Orban's Hungary Exemplifies the Perils of Nationalism

As a new analysis by Johan Norberg shows, the regime many MAGA Republicans see as a model to emulate has repressed civil liberties, undermined the free market, destroyed the rule of law, and made Hungary the poorest nation in the European Union.

The Independent UK

Vance says he’s ‘here to help’ in Hungary election amid Iran War escalation

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The Guardian - UK

JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election

US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote during Budapest visit

The Independent UK

Why JD Vance is helping right wing populist Viktor Orbán’s failing election campaign in Hungary

The US vice president is attempting to help Trump ally Viktor Orbán cling on to power ahead of a tough election

The Independent UK

JD Vance takes shot at Europe’s leaders as he praises Putin-aligned autocrat Orbán

Vice President JD Vance called Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán “one of the only true statesmen in Europe” during a visit to Budapest on Tuesday (7 April).

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