Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those cheering for change.
Thousands surged to the riverbanks of the Danube in Budapest on Sunday night to celebrate Peter Magyar's Tisza party victory in the general election. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat, after 16 years in power, has ignited hopes for radical change amid economic despair. RFI spoke to some of those cheering for change.
In the final days before Hungary’s crucial elections on Sunday, the two candidates have been criss-crossing the country, whipping up enthusiasm in rival, frantic last-minute rallies. Huge crowds of flag-waving supporters have cheered them on all week, building towards what could become Hungary’s most important political moment since the fall of communism in 1989.
In the final days before Hungary’s crucial elections on Sunday, the two candidates have been criss-crossing the country, whipping up enthusiasm in rival, frantic last-minute rallies. Huge crowds of flag-waving supporters have cheered them on all week, building towards what could become Hungary’s most important political moment since the fall of communism in 1989.
Armenia votes on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's drive to loosen his country's historical dependence on Russia and turn towards the West.
Armenia votes on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's drive to loosen his country's historical dependence on Russia and turn towards the West.
Turnout in Hungary's closely watched parliamentary polls hit a record high on Sunday, as voters flocked to participate in a ballot that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.
Turnout in Hungary's closely watched parliamentary polls hit a record high on Sunday, as voters flocked to participate in a ballot that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.
Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe surged last year to its highest level since 2018, driven by a wave of major acquisitions and large-scale factory projects. But analysts are warning the recovery could be temporary.
Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe surged last year to its highest level since 2018, driven by a wave of major acquisitions and large-scale factory projects. But analysts are warning the recovery could be temporary.
When Hungary's Tisza party swept to a two-thirds majority, it ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power and raised hopes – and difficult questions – about the country's democratic reset. Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, an early Fidesz member turned critic and now political analyst, reflects on Orban's transformation of the party, Hungary's regime-change challenges and a new generation's pro-European momentum.
When Hungary's Tisza party swept to a two-thirds majority, it ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power and raised hopes – and difficult questions – about the country's democratic reset. Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, an early Fidesz member turned critic and now political analyst, reflects on Orban's transformation of the party, Hungary's regime-change challenges and a new generation's pro-European momentum.
As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.
As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party maintains tight control over much of the country’s media – and concerns are mounting over how free and fair the vote can be.
As Peter Magyar prepares to take over as Hungary's new prime minister, one of his first priorities is to dismantle a media system established by his predecessor, Viktor Orban, that served to limit scrutiny and amplify the ruling party's narrative. But experts question whether the new government wants a truly independent press, and what it will take to restore the public's trust.
As Peter Magyar prepares to take over as Hungary's new prime minister, one of his first priorities is to dismantle a media system established by his predecessor, Viktor Orban, that served to limit scrutiny and amplify the ruling party's narrative. But experts question whether the new government wants a truly independent press, and what it will take to restore the public's trust.
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Sunday's elections to his rival, conservative Peter Magyar, a former government insider and political newcomer who has promised "system change" for the country.
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Sunday's elections to his rival, conservative Peter Magyar, a former government insider and political newcomer who has promised "system change" for the country.
With Hungary heading to elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not only defending his position at home, but trying to push his self-described “illiberal democracy” model across Europe. At the centre of that effort is a think tank which aims to influence politicians in Brussels.
With Hungary heading to elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is not only defending his position at home, but trying to push his self-described “illiberal democracy” model across Europe. At the centre of that effort is a think tank which aims to influence politicians in Brussels.
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.
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.
Hungary’s post-election political shift is set to unblock the €90 billion European Union “financial support package” for Ukraine, after weeks of wrangling over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline and Viktor Orban’s veto.
Hungary’s post-election political shift is set to unblock the €90 billion European Union “financial support package” for Ukraine, after weeks of wrangling over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline and Viktor Orban’s veto.
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