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‘Factory of lies’: What Hungary’s state media reckoning should make us think about

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar has used a landmark appearance on the country’s state-controlled M1 television network to deliver a scathing critique of the broadcaster. The live interview, conducted in their studios in Budapest, marked the first time in 18 months that Magyar was permitted on the network.

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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live

The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’

The Guardian - UK

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.

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'The propaganda machine Orban has built has a massive impact before any election'

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow

Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.

Euronews

Hungary sends fact-finding mission over Druzhba pipeline as Kyiv refuses to recognise delegation

A Hungarian government delegation has entered Ukraine to assess the Druzhba pipeline, damaged in a Russian drone strike in January. Ukraine refuses to recognize the delegation and has described its members as “tourists.”

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Hungarian polls split on April election outcome as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads

The central European country of 9.5 million faces a crucial vote in less than two months, with polls showing wildly different outcomes depending on who conducts the survey.

Euronews

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar files police report over 'honey trap sex tape' scandal

Péter Magyar accuses the government of secretly recording a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend, a scandal erupting just as Hungary's electoral campaign intensifies.

Euronews

'My conscience is clear': Hungary's opposition leader says he was lured into sex tape 'honey trap'

Péter Magyar has claimed his former girlfriend lured him into a compromising situation and rejected allegations of drug use, saying Viktor Orbán's government is using secret service methods to smear him.

Euronews

Hungarian election campaign enters hot phase with Ukraine, the EU and Trump in focus

With two months until Hungary's April election, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his anti-Ukraine rhetoric, while leading challenger Péter Magyar promises to curb corruption and tax relief for low earners.

Euronews

Viktor Orbán’s Era Could End in 2026: What Factors Will Decide the Hungarian Election?

Which voter groups form the pillars of Fidesz’s power? What parallels can be drawn with the 2022 election that ended in a landslide victory for Orbán? And how could local hairdressers and independent mayors tip the scales? Euronews spoke with Andrea Szabó, a prominent researcher in Social Sciences.

Euronews

Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift the immunity of five MEPs, three are sought by Hungary’s judiciary.

Euronews

Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor

As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal".

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Radio France Internationale

NATO summit kicks off in The Hague amid unity calls, protests, and sabotage fears

World leaders met in The Hague on Tuesday for the start of the 2025 NATO summit. The goal was to show unity and support a major increase in defence spending as global security threats grow. But the first day was overshadowed by doubts about the US commitment to NATO itself,…

Euronews

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar quizzed by European Parliament

Hungarian authorities sent three different requests to the Parliament seeking to waive the immunity of the opposition leader. Magyar claims this is a part of a political campaign against him.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws: Europe must stand up for its values

Editorial: New legislation allowing the annual Budapest Pride celebration to be banned contravenes basic rights. Brussels needs to draw a line in the sand

Euronews

Hungary seeks to strip leading opposition MEP Péter Magyar's immunity again

Péter Magyar told Euronews that, with the proceedings, Viktor Orbán is trying to block him from running in next year's election.

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Hungarian opposition leader MEP Péter Magyar claims new law targets him

A new draft law presented on Friday in Budapest would allow Hungary's National Electoral Office to revoke the mandates of members of the European Parliament if they fail to comply with financial transparency rules.

The Guardian - UK

Hungary asks EU to strip parliamentary immunity from Italian MEP Ilaria Salis

Former teacher was detained in Budapest for alleged attack on neo-Nazis before being released in June

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s far-right parties are anti-worker – the evidence clearly proves it

We analysed the voting patterns of far-right groups on eight issues including pay and tax. Their rhetoric is hollow

The Independent UK

Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament

Far-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament

The Guardian - UK

Populist, nativist, neofascist? A lexicon of Europe’s far right

There are numerous terms to describe the wide array of far right parties, but what do all they mean – and do we always use the right ones?

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Key Players And Issues In EU Elections

Insights into European Parliament elections in Hungary, Italy, France, Germany, and Slovakia, shaping the continent's political future.

The Guardian - UK

The EU is braced for a rise in the hard right. What matters is how the centre responds

27-member bloc will have to adjust to new reality as rightwing groups expected to have real influence for first time

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