Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP
- 8 Apr 2026 1:03 PM
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TVP World
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TVP World
Over the past 16 years prime minister Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into what he calls an ‘illiberal democracy’, using a parliamentary supermajority to effect constitutional control over institutions, targeting minorities, political opponents and the independent media in the process.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened an emergency defence council for Sunday afternoon after a phone call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
As a sputtering Hungarian economy and mounting scandals fuel the rise of his first credible challenger in years, Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power faces a high-stakes reckoning in the April 12 general election.
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife are scheduled to arrive in Budapest for a high-profile official visit on April 7–8, 2026. The visit includes bilateral talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a joint press conference, and a public rally.
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