Watch: 2026 Hungarian elections and 'Péter the Conqueror'
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Hungary is holding its first parliamentary elections since 2022, with incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán facing a strong challenge from the Tisza party led by Péter Magyar. The election campaign has been marked by controversy and allegations of dirty tricks, including claims of a plot to blackmail Magyar with a sex tape and reports of Russian interference.
Hungary is voting in parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeking a fifth term. His party, Fidesz, is facing a challenge from the Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, a former Fidesz member who resigned in 2024. The campaign has been marked by controversy, including allegations of a plot to blackmail Magyar. There are also reports of Russian interference, with claims that Moscow offered to help Orbán win the election. The election is seen as significant, with Orbán having opposed support for Ukraine within the EU and NATO.
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