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JD Vance: EU should follow Viktor Orbán

US Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to support the country’s national-conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his people ahead of Sunday’s election.

If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU

A different Hungary in the EU would await if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much would also remain as before. Analyst Eric Maurice says the opposition leader would be a better partner than Viktor Orbán, but would not be easy to deal with.

Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election

Fragile polling and allegations of fraud and influence are creating uncertainty ahead of the Hungarian election. The opposition may need a landslide victory to have a chance.

Document: Russian proposal for fake assassination attempt in Hungary

Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister Viktor Orbán has faced headwinds ahead of this spring's elections. To help him, Russian intelligence has hatched a drastic proposal - a staged assassination attempt, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.

More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar

More than 100,000 people gathered in rival demonstrations on the streets of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Sunday, in a showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar.

Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US.

Orbán's challenger says Hungary's place is in Europe

The election campaign has kicked off in Hungary. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says he is ready to take over the helm - and prevent Hungary from “drifting out of the EU.”

Orbán says EU, not Russia, is the big threat

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims the EU, not Russia, poses the real threat to Hungary. The remark comes as he campaigns for parliamentary elections in April.

New vote on EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

The far right in the European Parliament is making another attempt to remove Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Six people who could shape European politics in 2026

Will Europe tilt even further to the right in 2026 - or will there be a backlash against the United States' Donald Trump? Here are six people in the European spotlight this spring.

Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right

The EU Parliament wants to reduce emissions by 2040, but also reduce companies' sustainability requirements. Swedish Jörgen Warborn (M) got what he wanted - but also received harsh criticism from both the opposition and environmental organizations.

Orbán Targets Sweden Amid Hungarian Election Campaign

That Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is attacking Sweden with incorrect murder statistics is a tactical move in the middle of the Hungarian election campaign rather than a sudden impulse. Sweden is an easy political target to attack, according to expert Anamaria Dutceac Segesten.

Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns

The difficult negotiations on the EU's next climate goal will be led by the party group Patriots for Europe (PFE), which gathers parties on the far right in the European Parliament, several media report. The group has been a tough opponent to the EU's climate policy.

Hungary's Opposition Leader Vows to End Isolation and Rejoin EU Mainstream

Hungary is to break its international isolation and hold a referendum on Ukrainian EU membership. This promises opposition leader Péter Magyar, who has the wind at his back ahead of next year's parliamentary elections. Hungary will once again become a full-fledged member of the EU, he says at a mass meeting in Budapest.

Pride Parade Banned in Hungary

Hungary's parliament has approved a law that bans "pride events". The wording is described as an attack on the rights of LGBTQI individuals.

Hungary's ruling party wants to ban pride parade

Hungary's governing party has submitted a bill to ban the annual Pride parade held in Budapest.

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary. The national football team is heading there to play a national team match in June. We can perhaps understand that people have opinions, says national team manager Stefan Pettersson.

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

Orbán praises German ultra-right

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to stop the EU's sanctions against Russia and warns of Ukraine as a "serious threat" to the economy. The countermeasure in Brussels could be to turn to the king.

Orbán is gearing up for a Trump victory – with champagne

The fighting spirit and in good humor, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is ready to clash with the EU Parliament. And he is already loading up for a party bash if Donald Trump wins the election in the USA.

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Snus and Animal Rights – Hungary's Responsibility in the EU

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Harsh criticism from the rest of the EU does not get Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to give up. On the contrary: Already at the turn of the year, he hopes for a "patriotic majority" in the Western world. There are several elections on the way where I believe we can get a breakthrough.