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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
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 · Apr 10
As corruption allegations close out campaign, what to expect in Hungary’s election Hungary’s parliamentary election on 12 April is shaping up to be the biggest test yet of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power. For the first time in more than a decade, the prime minister faces a challenger who might turn the tables: Peter Magyar. Radio France Internationale · Apr 8
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. Radio France Internationale · Apr 7
Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12. Euronews · Apr 3
What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes On Feb. 24, The Conversation hosted a webinar titled, “What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements.” The Conversation · Mar 27
No oil, no gas: Hungary's Orban tightens the screws on Ukraine Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest broadside in a bitter dispute between the two countries over a damaged pipeline carrying Russian oil. Radio France Internationale · Mar 25
Trump backs Putin ally Viktor Orbán for reelection in Hungary: ‘I am with him all the way’ Hungary is facing its fiercest election in years as nationalist Orban faces a tough opposition The Independent UK · Mar 25
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán reignites his hostility towards Ukraine as he prepares for April elections Relations between Hungary and Ukraine have deteriorated significantly over the past month. In early March, Hungarian authorities arrested seven Ukrainian bank workers who were transporting millions of US dollars worth of cash and gold through Hungary to Ukraine. The Conversation · Mar 17
The elections that will shape Europe in 2026 Voters across the continent have huge choices to make at the ballot box in the upcoming year. Euronews takes a look at the key electoral tests awaiting the EU - and beyond - in the year ahead. Euronews · Dec 31, 2025
Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament New alliances, multiple attempts to topple the European Commission boss and yet another investigation into corruption marked the European Parliament's year. Here are the top moments of 2025 selected by Euronews. Euronews · Dec 25, 2025
Tens of thousands protest in Budapest over alleged child abuse in Hungary's state-run institutions Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched in the capital, Budapest, to decry a leaked video showing children in a juvenile correction facility being subjected to abuse. The march was organised by Viktor Orbán’s main challenger in the upcoming elections, Péter Magyar. Euronews · Dec 14, 2025
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. Euronews · Nov 15, 2025
How deepfakes and cloned voices are distorting Europe's elections Europe’s busy election schedule in 2025 and 2026 is being targeted by AI-generated manipulation on social media. But this time around, Europe’s political landscape is transforming. The fight for voters’ hearts is no longer waged on the streets but on screens, through artificially generated images, cloned voices and sophisticated deepfakes. Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2025
Euronews · Oct 24, 2025 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.
International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025 AI Content Proliferates In Hungary Ahead Of Next Year's Elections A video of Hungarian soldiers going off to fight in Ukraine and returning home in caskets is just one of many AI-generated posts that have appeared on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's social media accounts ahead of elections next year.
Euronews · Oct 7, 2025 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.
Euronews · Sep 23, 2025 European Parliament votes to protect Peter Magyar’s and Ilaria Salis’ immunity The Committee on Legal Affairs has recommended rejecting all the Hungarian authorities' requests to lift MEPs' immunity. A final decision will be taken by a plenary session of the Parliament in October.
Euronews · Sep 23, 2025 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 · Jun 28, 2025 Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.
Euronews · Jun 28, 2025 Tens of thousands gather to mark 30th anniversary of Budapest Pride despite Orban ban Budapest Pride's 30th anniversary saw tens of thousands defy a government ban, with dozens of European Parliament members showing solidarity for civil liberties.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025 Tens of thousands to march in Hungarian capital in defiance of Pride ban Those organising and attending could face a criminal sentence
International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025 Hungary Set To Restrict Constitutional Rights In 'Easter Cleanup' Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected Hungary’s opposition leader told supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next year.
France 24 · Jun 12, 2024 Hungary's Peter Magyar, Orban-disciple-turned-fierce-rival In Hungary, Peter Magyar, a former diplomat and ex-member of the ruling Fidesz party, won nearly 30% of the vote in the European elections after a campaign that lasted just a few weeks. An electoral score that now makes him Prime Minister Viktor Orban's main rival.