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Hungary
Hungary’s Opposition Surfs Grassroots Wave Ahead of Key Election
Orban, who has criticised neighbouring Ukraine and acted as a spoiler at many EU summits, has long counted on his media dominance to promote his platform.
April 3, 2026
Hungary
Elections on 12 April: What Awaits Hungary?
With parliamentary elections just a fortnight away, things are getting nastier.
March 31, 2026
Europe
EU Weighs ‘Gloves Off’ Options If Orbán Wins Again
Brussels is quietly mapping out ways to curb the influence of Hungary’s Orbán if he secures another term, with diplomats floating options from rule changes to financial pressure – even expulsion.
March 30, 2026
Europe
Moscow Proposed a “Game-changer” Ploy to Secure Orbán’s Reelection.
Russian intelligence suggested staging an assassination attempt on Orbán to influence the election.
March 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Tusk: Ukraine Aid Unlikely Before Hungary Vote as Orbán Blocks EU Loan
Tusk says Hungary is blocking EU aid to Ukraine for electoral gain, with no deal expected before April 12 as Brussels searches for ways around Orbán’s veto.
March 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘This Cannot Continue’: Orbán’s Ukraine Loan Block Sets Up EU Showdown
According to Politico, EU capitals are preparing for a reckoning with Budapest once the election is over – setting up a high-stakes test of unity as the bloc scrambles to sustain support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Work With Any Hungarian Leader ‘Who Is Not Putin’s Ally’
The President’s remarks come amid a heated political contest in Hungary that could reshape Budapest’s stance toward Ukraine.
Updated: March 15, 2026
Europe
Hungary Set for Pre-Election Showdown amid Foreign Meddling Concerns
Facing an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year-rule, Orban has accused the EU and Ukraine of helping the opposition.
March 15, 2026
Europe
Thousands Rally Against Hungarian PM Orban as Pre-Election Battle Intensifies
Orbán’s main rival likens the Hungarian prime minister to a Soviet-era leader and warns against anti-Ukrainian provocations.
March 8, 2026
Georgia
9 Georgian Opposition Parties Unite Against Georgian Dream
Nine Georgian opposition parties have formed an alliance to challenge the pro-Russian Georgian Dream, saying their primary goals are freeing political prisoners and ensuring “free and fair elections.”
March 4, 2026
US
OPINION: Hungarian Elections as a Read Out to US Midterms?
US midterms and Hungary’s April vote could reshape democracy, EU unity, and Ukraine’s war.
Feb. 25, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Mayor Warns Wartime Elections Would Be ‘Poison’ for Ukraine
On reported tensions with Zelensky, Klitschko criticized public infighting and urged politicians to “forget about political games” while the war rages, saying national unity is key counter to Russia.
Feb. 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections After Two-Month Ceasefire Backed by US
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said elections during an active war would be impossible without a full pause in fighting and basic safety conditions.
Feb. 15, 2026
Germany
German Spy Chief Warns of Russian Threat to Local Polls
Berlin, a key backer of Ukraine in its war against Moscow, says it has faced a growing number of Russian sabotage plots and cyberattacks.
Feb. 13, 2026
Verkhovna Rada
Ukraine Drafting Law to Regulate Elections During Wartime
While elections cannot be held under martial law, lawmakers are preparing legislation outlining how voting could be conducted once conditions allow.
Feb. 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
The Obstacles to Holding Wartime Elections in Ukraine
AFP looks at the obstacles that would need to be cleared for Ukraine to hold a wartime vote.
Feb. 11, 2026