Hungary elections 2026

MEPs doubt fairness of Hungarian elections

Five MEPs responsible for monitoring the rule of law in Hungary warned of “potential Russian interference operation” influencing Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary election, Euronews reported on April 9.

9 April, 11:03 PM

Magyar mocks Kremlin propagandists at rally

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar sarcastically greeted Russian propagandists who appeared at an election rally in the city of Nagykanizsa, local outlet Telex reported on April 9, sharing a video of the crowd chanting “Russians, go home!”

9 April, 04:24 PM

Hungarians chant 'Russians, go home!' at political rallies - videos

The crowd loudly chanted "Russians, go home!" after opposition Tisza party leader Peter Magyar sarcastically welcomed Russian correspondents who appeared at his election rally in the Hungarian city of Nagykanizsa, Telex reported on April 9.

9 April, 01:25 PM

Ukraine downplays Vance accusation of election interference in Hungary

Kyiv does not overstate the importance of U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s accusation that elements within Ukrainian security services are attempting to influence the outcomes of Hungarian and American elections, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told a briefing on April 8.

8 April, 05:50 PM

Ukraine urges citizens to avoid travel to Hungary ahead of elections

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Hungary and from registering as observers for the country's upcoming parliamentary elections due to risks of provocations and unpredictable actions by Hungarian authorities, spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on April 8.

8 April, 05:19 PM

Orbán to buy $500 million in U.S. oil as Vance heads to Budapest before Hungary vote

Hungary will sign a deal to buy U.S. oil during Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Budapest on April 7, just days before the country’s parliamentary election, Bloomberg reported on April 7, citing sources.

7 April, 04:14 PM

Orbán targets pastor who baptized his children as Hungary heads into election

Anti-Soviet dissident Gábor Iványi, who officiated at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s wedding and baptized his children, now says Orbán belongs in prison, even as Orbán’s government tries to put its former ally on trial, Politico reported on April 6.

6 April, 11:08 AM

EU considers five scenarios if Orbán wins Hungary elections

EU officials are weighing five scenarios to respond to a potential election victory by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Politico reported, citing 10 EU diplomats.

30 March, 05:39 PM

EU hopes Orbán loses April election and Hungary stops blocking Ukraine decisions

Many European Union officials hope Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán loses the April 12 election, which could put an end to Hungary’s blocking of key EU decisions. But Brussels is not expecting a “revolution” in Budapest’s policy if the opposition Tisza party comes to power, Reuters reported after speaking with more than a dozen officials.

27 March, 04:19 PM

EU weighs tougher action on Hungary if Orbán wins new mandate

The European Union is preparing potential measures against Hungary depending on the outcome of parliamentary elections, with the reelection of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expected to prompt a tougher approach, Politico reported on March 19.

19 March, 12:22 PM

Orbán blocks EU Ukraine strategy, ties support to stalled Druzhba oil flows

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on March 19 he will block any European Union decisions benefiting Ukraine until oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline are restored, Interfax-Ukraine reported, speaking after arriving at an EU summit in Brussels.

19 March, 12:02 PM

Orbán accuses Zelenskyy and EU of trying to oust him from power

Ukraine is actively interfering in Hungary's April 12 elections to oust the government in a stark "choice between peace and war," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed at a Budapest rally on March 15, Euronews reported.

16 March, 10:29 AM

Orbán invites ex-Ukrainian POW to rally; guest calls for Zelenskyy’s death

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán invited a former Ukrainian prisoner of war Russia transferred to Hungary to appear at his campaign rally in Debrecen, Bloomberg and Euronews reported.

14 March, 09:58 PM

Orbán ally linked to detention of Oschadbank cash couriers in Hungary probe

The detention of Oschadbank cash couriers in Hungary is indirectly linked to Istvan Garancsi, a close friend of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungarian outlet Telex reported on March 10.

13 March, 12:17 PM

Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his relatives

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said his family had also received “threats” from Ukraine, The Guardian reported on March 12.

12 March, 05:16 PM

Hungary may return $40M, €35M and gold seized from Oschadbank convoy if probe clears team

Hungary may return the cash and gold seized from Ukraine’s Oschadbank if suspicions against Ukrainian cash-in-transit officers prove unfounded, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s chief of staff Gergely Gulyás said, Telex reported on March 12.

12 March, 02:01 PM

Hungary returns seized Oschadbank armored vans but keeps millions in cash

Hungary has agreed to return two seized cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank that were taken along with money while in transit through Budapest on March 6, European Pravda reported on March 12, citing two sources.

12 March, 12:53 PM

FT: Kremlin-linked campaign seeks to boost Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary election

The Kremlin has launched a disinformation campaign aimed at helping Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán win reelection, the Financial Times reported.

11 March, 03:16 PM

Orban urges EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy in letter to von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged the European Union to suspend sanctions against Russian energy and convened an emergency government meeting to address rising fuel prices, Reuters reported on March 9.

9 March, 05:04 PM

Fico threatens to block €90B EU loan to Ukraine if Orbán loses Hungary vote

The possible blocking of a €90 billion European Union loan for Ukraine if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party loses the upcoming election was raised by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on March 8.

8 March, 07:06 PM

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