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Hungarians will vote on Sunday, 12 April 2026, in pivotal parliamentary elections that could reshape the nation’s relationship with the European Union. Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces off against Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which advocates for pro-European policies and renewed access to EU funds.

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US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on 4-5 April to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and discuss the US-Hungary partnership. This visit comes ahead of Hungary’s general election, following President Trump’s endorsement of Orbán’s conservative agenda earlier this year.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Humanitarian funding continues to decline, with Germany and Sweden announcing significant budget cuts this morning. The EU’s negotiations for its 2028-2034 budget will see a proposed 75% increase in development aid dedicated to Ukraine and other candidate countries.

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