politics
April 11, 2026
RT’s Essential Guide to the Hungarian Election
A complete guide to the Hungarian election: candidates, polling, foreign interference, and why the EU, US, and Ukraine are closely watching Orban vs Magyar
TL;DR
- Hungarians will elect 199 members of the National Assembly on Sunday, April 12.
- The main contest is between Viktor Orban's Fidesz party and Peter Magyar's Tisza party.
- Orban has been in power since 2010 and is known for his conservative and nationalist policies, often clashing with the EU.
- Magyar, a former Fidesz member, aims to mend ties with the EU and unlock frozen funds.
- Polls show a tight race, with varying results depending on the pollster's funding and alignment.
- Allegations of foreign interference involve Russia, Ukraine, the EU, and the US, with accusations of influencing the vote and media narratives.
- The election's outcome is crucial for Hungary's relationship with the EU and for future EU financial and military aid to Ukraine.
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