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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory
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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory

European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X
Magyar secures two-thirds supermajority in Hungarian parliament, it's huge
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Magyar secures two-thirds supermajority in Hungarian parliament, it's huge

Péter Magyar's socially conservative, right-wing Tisza party has won a clear majority in the Hungarian parliamentary elections. This opens the way for a better relationship between Hungary and the rest of the EU
How Péter Magyar became Viktor Orbán's biggest challenger
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How Péter Magyar became Viktor Orbán's biggest challenger

For a long time he was one of Viktor Orbán's closest allies within the ruling Fidesz party. Then he cut all ties and became the party's main opponent
Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory
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Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory

Péter Magyar's Tisza party won Hungary's crucial election, which could have direct implications for European cooperation. Outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party congratulated them on the victory at an election vigil, saying the result was "painful but clear
Four obstacles to a change of power in Hungary ahead of parliamentary elections
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Four obstacles to a change of power in Hungary ahead of parliamentary elections

Ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections, the opposition Tisza party is leading in independent polls. However, the Hungarian system is often described as rigged in favor of the ruling Fidesz party and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Fateful day in Hungary as voters choose between East and West
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Fateful day in Hungary as voters choose between East and West

Hungary is going to the polls - and never before has Prime Minister Viktor Orbán been closer to defeat. For Hungarians voting for the opposition party Tisza, it is a fateful choice
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU

A different Hungary in the EU awaits if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much will also remain unchanged
She chooses Orbán so her sons won't have to go to war
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She chooses Orbán so her sons won't have to go to war

Viktor Orbán's fate could be decided in the commuter belt around Budapest - and much of that is about Ukraine. In Ócsa, just south of the capital, Fidesz voters fear that Hungarians will be sent to the front if the opposition wins the election
Orbán accuses opposition of trying to steal the election
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Orbán accuses opposition of trying to steal the election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses his opponents of "colluding" with foreign intelligence services ahead of Sunday's elections.
This is why Trump supports Orbán - Club of strong men
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This is why Trump supports Orbán - Club of strong men

Donald Trump is praising Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the Hungarian election on Sunday. Experts say the support is based on political favors and a vision of a nationalist Europe
Ukraine the enemy as Hungary goes to the polls, the message is terrible, says Ukrainian refugee
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Ukraine the enemy as Hungary goes to the polls, the message is terrible, says Ukrainian refugee

Ukraine is being portrayed as the enemy as Hungary goes to the polls on Sunday. For Ukrainian refugees in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hate speech is hard to digest
JD Vance: EU should follow Viktor Orbán
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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.
Orbán to Putin: I am at your service
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Orbán to Putin: I am at your service

Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has pledged his support for Vladimir Putin.
If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
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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
Vance to visit Hungary for Orbán's election run
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Vance to visit Hungary for Orbán's election run

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces strong headwinds in public opinion, but the United States continues to drum up support for him ahead of the parliamentary elections on April 12.
Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election
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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
Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
Trump expresses full support for Orbán ahead of April elections
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Trump expresses full support for Orbán ahead of April elections

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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts

The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
Document: Russian proposal for fake assassination attempt in Hungary
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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
Ukrainians were forcibly injected in Hungary, Ukrainian sources say
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Ukrainians were forcibly injected in Hungary, Ukrainian sources say

Hungarian special police forcibly injected one of several Ukrainians arrested earlier in March during an operation linked to a bank robbery, Ukrainian sources told The Guardian.
Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine
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Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine

Fierce criticism and a "massive scolding" were voiced, but EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stubbornly refuses billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
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