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Hungary Election 2026: Opposition Tisza Leads Orban in Final Polls as Pivotal Vote Looms Sunday

Hungarians head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power, with the opposition Tisza Party holding a clear lead in the latest polls over the longtime prime minister's Fidesz party amid widespread discontent over corruption, ties to Russia and stalled European…

International Business Times

Hungary braces for landmark election as Orban faces strongest challenge in years

In the final days before Hungary’s crucial elections on Sunday, the two candidates have been criss-crossing the country, whipping up enthusiasm in rival, frantic last-minute rallies. Huge crowds of flag-waving supporters have cheered them on all week, building towards what could become Hungary’s most important political moment since the fall…

Radio France Internationale

Orbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaign

Polls suggest lead for opposition candidate before vote on Sunday as both allege enlistment of foreign interference

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Russia casts long shadow over campaign for Hungary's watershed vote

Days before Hungarians head to the polls in an election that stands to define their country's place in Europe, opponents of Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping his ties to Russia will drive voters to end his 16 years in power.

Radio France Internationale

Orbán and rival Magyar hold rallies as Hungary election campaigns enter final stretch – as it happened

Opposition candidate Péter Magyar holds rally outside Budapest as Orbán visits Székesfehérvár ahead of Sunday election

The Guardian - UK

Video Of JD Vance And His Wife Getting Off Plane Goes Viral After Viewers Spot Odd Details

The Second Couple is being questioned over a video showing them getting off Air Force Two after landing in Budapest.

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Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'

Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.

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'My wife also has right to skydive': JD Vance on Iran's claim on 'right to uranium enrichment'

Vice President JD Vance gave an analogy from his marriage with Usha Vance to explain issues with the Iran war ceasefire. As Vance was speaking on the tarmac in Budapest, Hungary, he was asked a question on whether there would come a scenario in which the US might agree to…

The Times of India

'The propaganda machine Orban has built has a massive impact before any election'

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.

Radio France Internationale

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

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

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?'

Reason

JD Vance faces awkward moment after calling Donald Trump at Hungarian rally

JD Vance faced an awkward moment at a rally in Budapest when he put Donald Trump on speakerphone - only for the call to go straight to voicemail.

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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

Radio France Internationale

Vance accuses EU of election interference on visit to Hungary to support Orban

Vice President of the United States JD Vance was in Hungary on Tuesday to show support for nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, ahead of the country's election this weekend. Vance accused Brussels of foreign election interference during a press conference in Budapest.

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

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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Euronews

US Vice President Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán ahead of Hungarian vote

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán told Putin ‘I am at your service’ in October phone call

Transcript reportedly details Hungarian leader offering whatever assistance he can to his Russian counterpart

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

Vance accuses EU of ‘foreign interference’ in upcoming Hungarian election while endorsing Orbán – as it happened

US vice-president claims ‘the bureaucrats in Brussels have tried to destroy the economy of Hungary’

The Guardian - UK

‘Feels like history is being made’: will young Hungarian voters oust Orbán?

The rightwing populist has been in power for 16 years but a new generation of voters are preparing to vote for his opponent, polls suggest

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FaZe all but eliminated from IEM Cologne Major invite contention after disastrous DraculaN

Cologne dream shatters for the Budapest Finalists.

Euronews

Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?

Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints.

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