Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote
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US Vice President JD Vance is visiting Budapest to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the country's parliamentary elections on April 12. Orban's Fidesz Party is facing its toughest electoral challenge in over a decade, with most polls showing the opposition leader, Peter Magyar, in the lead.
US Vice President JD Vance is travelling to Budapest to bolster support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban's Fidesz Party faces a tough election on April 12. The US has shown support for Orban, with President Donald Trump endorsing him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Hungary. Orban's government has been criticized for eroding institutional independence and reforming the electoral system in its favor. The opposition, led by Peter Magyar, has focused on corruption, social services, and economic conditions. Magyar has pledged a more cordial relationship with the European Union and reforms to restore suspended funds.
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