VIKTOR ORBAN

Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary Votes Out Its Longtime Leader

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for over a decade, once seemed unstoppable. He won elections easily, called liberal democracy outdated years before others, and shaped Hungary’s direction with ease. But Sunday’s vote proved his winning streak wasn’t forever. A new opposition party, led by Pete

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Election Upset: A New Leader Steps In

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key figure for right‑wing supporters across Europe, admitted defeat in Hungary’s recent vote. His speech in Budapest was swift and courteous; he thanked the opposition and promised to keep fighting, saying “We are not giving up. Never, never, never. ” The loss opens

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

US Leader’s Travel Plans Raise Eyebrows Before Big Vote in Hungary

A top American official is set to land in Budapest just days before Hungarians head to the polls. The trip by the US vice president follows a pattern: Washington has lately backed Hungary’s longtime leader ahead of tight elections. Polls show the prime minister slipping behind a rival who argues for

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