Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party concedes defeat to the opposition Tisza party, marking the first change in government since 2010 and prompting analysis on the limits of populist rule in Europe.
A claim circulating on social media about a Hungarian 'official poll' showing implausible vote shares for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar has been debunked. The figures, which sum to 103%, contradict the basic arithmetic of legitimate polling.
CNN's Harry Enten finds Vice President JD Vance's high-profile trip to Budapest to bolster Viktor Orbán's re-election bid had 'no impact' and may have aligned with a slide in the Hungarian leader's prediction market numbers.
A network of first-time activists and local entrepreneurs, mobilized by opposition leader Péter Magyar, is eroding the ruling Fidesz party's long-standing dominance in Hungary's rural heartlands ahead of the April election.
In the rural heartlands that have long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a historic election pits entrenched nationalists against a surging opposition. The battle for Hungary's future is being fought in places like Sándor Tóth's pub, where politics, patronage, and pints converge.
A surging youth-led movement, galvanized by scandal and economic discontent, is challenging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's long-standing grip on power. With a stark generational divide defining the campaign, the upcoming vote could mark a historic political shift in Hungary.
As Hungary approaches a pivotal election, the nation's villages and small towns—long the bedrock of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's power—are witnessing a surge of doubt and political realignment, driven by economic strain and a charismatic challenger.
A Hungarian rights group demands the removal of a Russian official, previously President Putin's interpreter, from an OSCE election observation team, citing concerns over impartiality ahead of a pivotal national vote.
Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest for rival rallies led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar, each accusing the other of foreign interference ahead of Hungary's pivotal April elections.
Hungary's capital witnessed dueling mass rallies on Sunday, as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar mobilized their bases in a critical test of strength one month before parliamentary elections that could end Orbán's 14-year rule.
A new poll shows the main opposition Tisza party's advantage over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's long-ruling Fidesz has slightly decreased, setting the stage for a tense final month of campaigning ahead of the April vote.
A new poll shows Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leading Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz ahead of April elections, while the far-right Our Homeland party is poised to enter parliament, signaling the most significant challenge to Orban's rule in over a decade.
