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Explosives found near pipeline in Serbia probably ‘Russian provocation’, says expert

Former Ukrainian major general says 4kg of material was most likely an attempt to influence Hungary’s election

The Guardian - UK

Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning

What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.

Euronews

Hungary Election: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe

Hungary elections: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe, writes Gerolf Annemans of the “Patriots for Europe” group in the European Parliament in an op-ed for Euronews. Annemans says Orbán has become a symbol of resistance to centralisation.

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Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power

Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leader

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Orbán

Two days before Hungary's elections, over 100,000 people gathered in Budapest for a concert urging citizens to vote out Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The Independent UK

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

Elections in Hungary: What do the polls say?

Medián, currently considered among the most accurate pollsters in Hungary, predicts a two-thirds majority in parliament for opposition party Tisza. Most other pollsters estimate a smaller lead for them, while few have the ruling Fidesz party narrowly ahead.

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Can Hungary’s opposition finally topple Europe’s most pro-Russian leader?

The most important election in Europe for a long time is taking place in Hungary on Sunday, April 12.

The Independent UK

Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

Euronews

Druzhba oil pipeline will be fixed this spring, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president said the Druzhba pipeline, whose operational status remains tied to EU funding for Kyiv, will be fixed later this spring, with repair work under way.

Euronews

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

Even if Victor Orbán is ousted on Sunday, Hungary’s return to liberal democracy is not guaranteed

Challenger Péter Magyar is no progressive – and after 16 years of creeping authoritarianism, the PM has embedded Fidesz in the Hungarian state, say Gabriela Greilinger and Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK

Who is Péter Magyar, the man leading the polls as Hungary prepares for election?

Former Viktor Orbán loyalist and his Tisza party have enjoyed meteoric rise as opposition movement grows

The Guardian - UK

Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: a bellwether contest for the global far right

Editorial: Defeat for Viktor Orbán on Sunday would be celebrated in Brussels, mourned in Washington and Moscow, and would give his country its democracy back

The Independent UK

Orbán's rural base is still behind the Hungarian leader ahead of Sunday’s pivotal vote

Days before a pivotal election, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unusually strong challenge from center-right rival Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party has gained support amid economic stagnation and frozen EU funds

The Guardian - UK

MEPs raise alarm about possible Russian meddling in Hungary elections

Von der Leyen urged to act over allegations of disinformation and intimidation on behalf of Orbán’s party

The Conversation

Hungarian election exposes tensions at the heart of Donald Trump’s plans to boost the far-right in Europe

The world will be watching on April 12 when Hungarians head to the polls in parliamentary elections that will determine the country’s next prime minister. This may sound exaggerated, but these parliamentary elections are about much more than simply whether the incumbent prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will serve another term…

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JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

US vice-president said bloc tried to ‘destroy’ country’s economy, despite it being a net recipient of EU funds

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on US ceasefire negotiators: ‘We’d be better off with Alvin and the Chipmunks’

Late night hosts reacted to Trump’s threats to Iran, unclear war timeline and JD Vance headlining a Viktor Orbán rally

The Conversation

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.

Euronews

'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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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