Strasbourg, France, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - Council of Europe cites serious concerns ahead of Hungary vote

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2026-04-01
A delegation from the Council of Europe on Wednesday expressed alarm over the "toxic climate" ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections following a two-day fact-finding trip to Budapest. Prime Minister Viktor Orban is seeking a fifth consecutive term but is trailing in opinion polls. He has accused the European Union and Ukraine of supporting the opposition. "The delegation came away with a stark impression that what is at stake is not only who wins......
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