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Hungary Election 2026: Opposition Tisza Leads Orban in Final Polls as Pivotal Vote Looms Sunday

Hungarians head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power, with the opposition Tisza Party holding a clear lead in the latest polls over the longtime prime minister's Fidesz party amid widespread discontent over corruption, ties to Russia and stalled European…

International Business Times

How Trump’s support delivered the kiss of death to Orban’s election chances as Hungary’s leader suffers crushing defeat

IN FOCUS: The Hungarian PM had sought the backing of the Trump administration to see his struggling party over the line in elections to shape the future of Europe. Instead, it appears that the president’s backing may have harmed his chances, writes James C Reynolds

The Independent UK

Holiday chaos warning as jet fuel shortages threaten Europe flights

Holidaymakers are facing growing uncertainty over their summer plans amid fears of potential jet fuel shortages.

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Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning

What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.

Euronews

‘Border control nightmare’: Readers share their experiences of new EU entry-exit system

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has had mixed experiences of the EU entry–exit system – from long queues and confusing kiosk setups to smooth, hassle-free crossings and quick processing at some airports

The Independent UK

Hungary Election: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe

Hungary elections: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe, writes Gerolf Annemans of the “Patriots for Europe” group in the European Parliament in an op-ed for Euronews. Annemans says Orbán has become a symbol of resistance to centralisation.

Euronews

House prices across Europe: Which countries saw the highest rises in 2025?

House prices rose by 5.5% in the EU in the last quarter of 2025, with stronger growth in some tourist-attractive countries such as Portugal, Croatia and Spain. Experts explain the differences between countries for Euronews Business.

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Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power

Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leader

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Orbán

Two days before Hungary's elections, over 100,000 people gathered in Budapest for a concert urging citizens to vote out Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

The Independent UK

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

Euronews

Trinidad’s prime minister escalates feud with Caribbean neighbors over US policy in the region

Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is demanding the exit of CARICOM’s secretary-general Carla Barnett after her term ends in August

The Independent UK

I Don't Get Why Star Wars Keeps Rejecting One EU Character's Return, Despite Thrawn's Inclusion

This is strange.

Cinemablend

Lithuania and Azerbaijan expand business ties with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity

Lithuania is strengthening economic and political ties with Azerbaijan through Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė’s visit to Baku, focusing on energy, trade and transport connectivity, and aiming to deepen cooperation within the EU framework.

Euronews

Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International wrote a letter to the European commissioners for energy and transport and tourism.

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The Guardian - UK

Orbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaign

Polls suggest lead for opposition candidate before vote on Sunday as both allege enlistment of foreign interference

The Conversation

The UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in the world

The UK government is planning to make it significantly harder for migrants to obtain permanent residence. If the proposals go ahead, the UK would become more restrictive than most other high-income democracies. In the case of refugees it would create a situation that is arguably without precedent among peer countries.

Euronews

How a Russian propaganda unit is targeting Hungary’s elections

A fabricated claim that Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to reintroduce mandatory military conscription is spreading online, with researchers linking it to Storm-1516, a well-established Russian disinformation campaign targeting elections across Europe.

The Guardian - UK

UK starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights

Concerns raised over use of travel data in determining whether people are ‘continuously’ in Britain after HMRC fiasco

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The Guardian - UK

Fears of UK and EU flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages

Summer holidays could be hit unless oil flows through strait of Hormuz recommence within three weeks

Euronews

EU considering excessive profit taxes on oil and gas companies, foreign profits remain unclear

The European Commission is considering taxing windfall profits, similar to the mechanism applied in 2022 during the natural gas crisis. The plea came from five EU countries, which also called for the tax to be expanded to foreign profits dealing with fossil fuels.

The Independent UK

Can Hungary’s opposition finally topple Europe’s most pro-Russian leader?

The most important election in Europe for a long time is taking place in Hungary on Sunday, April 12.

Euronews

Podcast: Fragile ceasefire, fragile energy system — how can European consumers cope?

The ceasefire reached in the Middle East is already at risk. Is there anything European consumers can to be safe from the instability?

Euronews

Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset

As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.

Euronews

Druzhba oil pipeline will be fixed this spring, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president said the Druzhba pipeline, whose operational status remains tied to EU funding for Kyiv, will be fixed later this spring, with repair work under way.

Radio France Internationale

Russia casts long shadow over campaign for Hungary's watershed vote

Days before Hungarians head to the polls in an election that stands to define their country's place in Europe, opponents of Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping his ties to Russia will drive voters to end his 16 years in power.

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