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How deepfakes and cloned voices are distorting Europe's elections

Europe’s busy election schedule in 2025 and 2026 is being targeted by AI-generated manipulation on social media. But this time around, Europe’s political landscape is transforming. The fight for voters’ hearts is no longer waged on the streets but on screens, through artificially generated images, cloned voices and sophisticated deepfakes.

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Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

AI Content Proliferates In Hungary Ahead Of Next Year's Elections

AI Content Proliferates In Hungary Ahead Of Next Year's Elections

A video of Hungarian soldiers going off to fight in Ukraine and returning home in caskets is just one of many AI-generated posts that have appeared on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's social media accounts ahead of elections next year.

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European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP Magyar, Salis and Dobrev's immunities

PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.

European Parliament votes to protect Peter Magyar’s and Ilaria Salis’ immunity

The Committee on Legal Affairs has recommended rejecting all the Hungarian authorities' requests to lift MEPs' immunity. A final decision will be taken by a plenary session of the Parliament in October.

Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift the immunity of five MEPs, three are sought by Hungary’s judiciary.

Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.

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Tens of thousands gather to mark 30th anniversary of Budapest Pride despite Orban ban

Tens of thousands gather to mark 30th anniversary of Budapest Pride despite Orban ban

Budapest Pride's 30th anniversary saw tens of thousands defy a government ban, with dozens of European Parliament members showing solidarity for civil liberties.

Tens of thousands to march in Hungarian capital in defiance of Pride ban

Tens of thousands to march in Hungarian capital in defiance of Pride ban

Those organising and attending could face a criminal sentence

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Hungary Set To Restrict Constitutional Rights In 'Easter Cleanup'

Hungary Set To Restrict Constitutional Rights In 'Easter Cleanup'

Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.

International Business Times

Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected

Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected

Hungary’s opposition leader told supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next year.

Hungary's Peter Magyar, Orban-disciple-turned-fierce-rival

Hungary's Peter Magyar, Orban-disciple-turned-fierce-rival

In Hungary, Peter Magyar, a former diplomat and ex-member of the ruling Fidesz party, won nearly 30% of the vote in the European elections after a campaign that lasted just a few weeks. An electoral score that now makes him Prime Minister Viktor Orban's main rival.

Hungarians rally for former ally leading the charge against Viktor Orbán’s rule

Hungarians rally for former ally leading the charge against Viktor Orbán’s rule

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party trails the populist leader in the polls, but is offering liberal voters renewed hope

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Orban Critic Draws Masses In Hungary On Eve Of EU Vote

Orban Critic Draws Masses In Hungary On Eve Of EU Vote

Tens of thousands rallied on Saturday for Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar, who has emerged as the main challenger to long-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on the eve of EU elections.

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Orban Steps Up Rhetoric Over Ukraine War As Elections Near

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was to address a mass rally in Budapest on Saturday, as he increasingly stokes fears of war between the West and Russia with verbal attacks on Brussels and NATO ahead of elections.

Hungary: Peter Magyar, the new face of anti-Orban opposition

In Hungary, which has seen an erosion of democratic norms since far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power, a turncoat from Orban's own Fidesz party is shaking things up. Peter Magyar says he wants to make Hungary a normal democratic country again. He left Fidesz and joined a minor…

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'Revolution' In Air As Actor Stumps For Hungary Opposition

Pounding the campaign trail ahead of European elections, emerging Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar drew tens of thousands on Sunday in a stronghold of nationalist leader Viktor Orban.

Hungarian Protest Leader Calls For Government Resignation Over Child Abuse

Peter Magyar leads protests in Hungary demanding child protection reforms and government accountability, gaining support for his new party, Respect and Fre...

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Orban Critic Under Investigation In Hungary

Hungarian former government insider-turned critic Peter Magyar on Thursday said he has been put under investigation by a controversial new government agency set up to curb foreign influence.

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Protest In Hungary As Former Insider Shares 'Proof' Of Graft

Thousands rallied in central Budapest on Tuesday demanding the resignation of nationalist premier Viktor Orban after a a major critic released a recording allegedly implicating a top minister in a high-profile corruption case.

Hungarian Scandal: Ex-Insider Exposes Corruption Cover-Up

Corruption scandal in Hungary implicates top officials, triggering protests and political crisis.

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