Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
Jan van der Made

Russia casts long shadow over campaign for Hungary's watershed vote

An election poster featuring Peter Magyar of the Tisza opposition party, which is looking to end 16 years in power for Viktor Orban’s Fidesz. © RFI/Jan van der Made

Days before Hungarians head to the polls in an election that stands to define their country's place in Europe, opponents of Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping his ties to Russia will drive voters to end his 16 years in power.

"I don't want any Putin's allies to be in power in Europe," says Lölja Nordic. "I think Viktor Orban is a threat for human rights in Europe – same as Vladimir Putin."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.