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Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Meta has found itself embroiled in Hungary's tense election campaign, after supporters of the ruling Fidesz party claimed their posts are being restricted to favour opposition parties. In reality, there is no weight to the allegations.

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Hungarian PM faces ‘false flag’ claims after Serbia says explosives found near pipeline

Incident prompts political scrutiny across Hungary as Viktor Orbán trails in polls before next Sunday’s election

The Guardian - UK

Explosives found near gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary, Vučić says

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has said that explosives were found by police near a pipeline that carries gas from Russia to Serbia and Hungary, but did not elaborate on potential suspects or their motives.

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Why US and Russia are backing Viktor Orbán in Hungary election

As voters head to polls, Washington support and alleged interference from Moscow raise questions about influence

The Guardian - UK

‘Feels like history is being made’: will young Hungarian voters oust Orbán?

The rightwing populist has been in power for 16 years but a new generation of voters are preparing to vote for his opponent, polls suggest

The Guardian - UK

Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections

After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

Euronews

Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

Viktor Orbán, an icon for the global far right, could face defeat despite an electoral system weighted in his favour

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US Vice President Vance to visit Hungary days before key election

US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, days before a pivotal 12 April election in which Orbán faces his strongest opposition challenge in years.

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The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever

Editorial: As the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East, Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has had damaging knock-on consequences for Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

The argument for transitioning to renewables seems stronger than ever – and yet, attacks mount on the carbon price scheme that underpins the EU’s success at cutting pollution

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge

Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498

The Guardian - AU

‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia

Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking

The Guardian - UK

Kallas insists Russian assets are an option if Orbán doesn't lift veto on Ukraine loan

If Viktor Orbán is re-elected and maintains his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, the EU should take a second look at the idea of using the Russian assets, Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday while visiting Kyiv.

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Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?

Budapest insists it is dependent on Russian crude oil, but analysts suggest this could be the result of economic and political decisions, as well as technical constraints.

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Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Can Europe’s public service media survive attacks by the far right?

From Italy to France, Germany to Hungary, nationalist governments and politicians are targeting media with the same playbook

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Hungary's upcoming election and the effects of the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

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John Oliver on Maga’s love for Viktor Orbán: ‘For them, Orbán is a blueprint’

The Last Week Tonight host examined the rightwing Hungarian leader’s slow domestic coup as a model for Republican leaders

Euronews

MEPs rally behind Magyar in Hungarian elections despite ideological divides

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

The Guardian - UK

‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe

Judicial independence is under threat as populist politicians target judges and authoritarian governments attempt constitutional reforms

The Independent UK

A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary's elections

Two weeks before pivotal elections, Hungary’s young voters are rallying behind Péter Magyar’s Tisza party and posing the strongest challenge to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in years

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Investors dump Orbán-linked stocks as poll shows opposition with 23-point lead

In a single day, the share price of two holding companies on the Budapest Stock Exchange with links to the Orbán government, 4iG and Opus Global, fell 10-12%.

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US senators target Hungary with sanctions bill over Russian energy ties and Ukraine obstruction

Bipartisan US senators have introduced the Block Putin Act, which would impose visa bans on Hungarian officials accused of enabling Russian energy purchases and blocking EU aid to Ukraine.

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Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be?

Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest's alleged handling of EU secrets a "disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it is a full-blown fracture built up over the years. Let’s take a look at the timeline.

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