Hungary’s close ties with Russia have come under heavy criticism within the EU and have become central to the country’s election campaign. In this tense atmosphere, however, many have overlooked that the only open communication channel between the bloc and Moscow currently runs through Budapest. But what happens if it is gone?
A former Ukrainian-born Hungarian gang member, László Kovács, has accused Viktor Orbán of receiving cash from Russian mafia boss Semion Mogilevich to finance his 1998 campaign. The claims, published by The Insider, remain unverified, though Kovács said he would testify in court if the government changes.
US Vice President JD Vance delivered a strong political message during a joint press conference with Viktor Orbán in Budapest, describing cooperation between the two countries as a defence of Western civilization. He also raised concerns about foreign interference ahead of Hungary’s upcoming election, praising Orbán as the ‘most important leader’ in Europe.
A Bloomberg report has revealed details of a 2025 phone call between Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin, from the time when Budapest was floated as a potential venue for a US–Russia peace summit on Ukraine. The leaked transcript comes as Hungary’s close ties to Moscow come under increasing scrutiny from within the EU and Orbán’s opposition ahead of the 12 April election.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that any disruption to the TurkStream pipeline would severely impact Hungary’s economy and energy supply. Authorities have increased military protection following reports of a possible sabotage attempt.
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz–KDNP alliance would secure 50 per cent of the vote among decided voters if elections were held this Sunday, according to a new poll by the Center for Fundamental Rights. The survey places the governing parties eight points ahead of the opposition Tisza Party.
Hungary’s family policy model, economic strategy, and international positioning were at the centre of discussion at the presentation of the latest issue of Polgári Szemle, where leading experts outlined the intellectual framework and results of the past one and a half decades.
Viktor Orbán’s ruling alliance Fidesz–KDNP is projected to retain a parliamentary majority in Hungary’s upcoming election, according to a new Nézőpont Institute forecast, which estimates that the governing parties could secure 66 of 106 individual constituencies. The survey sharply contradicts opposition-linked pollsters, which consistently put the opposition Tisza party ahead of Fidesz.
BBC Ukraine has offered a sharply contrasting account of Hungary’s election campaign, challenging narratives of Viktor Orbán’s decline. Reporting from a rally in Pécel, Svyatoslav Khomenko describes a mobilized voter base and a confident prime minister, casting doubt on polling trends and Western media portrayals ahead of the 12 April vote.
Italy’s League party has announced plans to introduce legislation that would classify Antifa and anarchist groups as terrorist organizations, sparking sharp political backlash and constitutional concerns.
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