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Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving prime minister, could lose power in an election on April 12 after 16 years at Hungary's helm, opinion polls show.
Hungary’s history still haunts its politics. From the Treaty of Trianon to Viktor Orbán’s nationalist strategy and his surprising alliance with Vladimir Putin, we explore how historical trauma is shaping the 2026 elections, and why the long shadow of history still impacts votes in Hungary?
Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his re-election campaign. NBC News Senior Digital Reporter Alexander Smith is live from Budapest to analyse the Trump administration’s decision to weigh in and support the authoritarian leader.
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.
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.
5 Seconds of Summer will be performing in Hungary as part of their European tour next spring. The world-famous Australian pop group will perform at the MVM Dome on April 24, 2026, with their upcoming album "Everyone's a Star!".
Following in the footsteps of Jason Momoa, another Hollywood star is bringing his music to the Akvárium Club: Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar will perform in Budapest for the first time in their history on July 18 next year.
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