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Viktor Orbán

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Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.

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"If Trump comes back, you won’t have any wars."
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"If Trump comes back, you won’t have any wars."
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"The Orban law has just been voted through. That was the most pressing issue. If I'm needed, I'll be here."
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"The diesel delivery service, which was halted this week, would not be restarted."
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"We do not want to pay more for energy."
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"We expect the President of Ukraine to fulfil his obligations towards the European Union and its member states and to restart the Friendship oil pipeline."
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"I think Western Europeans are starting to sober up, and more people are realizing that the Ukrainians are lying. President Zelenskyy is lying; he is not telling the truth."
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"This is not an opportunity for Croatia, but an obligation, and they cannot afford not to deliver this oil to Hungary."
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"We will deploy soldiers and the necessary equipment to repel attacks near key energy facilities."
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"another example of Tisza [Hungary's ruling party] tyranny"
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"I could send Ukrainian soldiers and 'let them speak to him in their own language.'"
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"The Ukrainians will run out of money sooner than we will run out of oil."
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"transit shipments important to Ukraine would be halted until a row over Russian oil supplies was sorted out."
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"The Ukrainians will run out of money sooner than we will run out of oil."
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"We will win and we will win with force."
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"No oil = no money."
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"We have other tools as well, forty percent of Ukraine’s electricity supply goes through Hungary, we haven’t touched that yet."
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"We have a lot of cards in our hands, so I don’t think it’s worth picking a fight with Hungary."
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"Hungary has become an operational field for Ukrainian intelligence services."
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"El funcionamiento de este gasoducto es vital para Hungría. Suministra el 60% del consumo húngaro de gas."
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"La ambición de Ucrania es una amenaza para la vida de los húngaros."
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"An investigation is under way."
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"In any matter where I can be of assistance, I am at your service."
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"I appreciate Trump’s 'tornado'-style business approach."
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"What is happening now is the greatest political realignment in the last 100 years of Western civilization."
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"the question is whether (Trump) has started a war or a peace."
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"We've only got to win once, but we've got to win big."
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"I am here to win"
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"We’ve only got to win once, but we’ve got to win big."
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"painful election result"
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"The result of the election is clear and painful."
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"his party would never give up"
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"The result of the election is clear and painful."
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"I congratulated the victorious party."
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"Hungary has chosen Europe."
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"painful election result"
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"Hungary Paks nuclear plant could operate at full capacity by Wednesday."
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"The election result is painful for us, but clear."
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"This is the end of an era."
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"I congratulated the victorious party."
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"once oil deliveries are restored, we will no longer stand in the way of approving the loan."
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"I am now needed not in parliament, but in the reorganisation of the patriotic movement."
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"The mandate I obtained as the lead candidate of the Fidesz-KDNP list is, in fact, a parliamentary mandate of Fidesz. For this reason, I have decided to return it."
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"Our task now is not in parliament, but in the reorganization of my political camp that I call the 'national side.'"
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"Our task now is not in parliament, but in the reorganization of his political camp that he calls the national side."
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"Since the seat I won as the lead candidate on the Fidesz-KDNP list is actually a parliamentary seat for Fidesz, I have decided to return it."
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"For nearly four decades, I have led our community. During that time, we have gone through successes and failures, victories and defeats in elections."
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"Since the seat I won as the lead candidate on the Fidesz-KDNP list is in fact a parliamentary seat for Fidesz, I have decided to give it back."
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Hungary Paks nuclear plant could operate at full capacity by Wednesday, PM Magyar says - Reuters

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August 23, 2026

Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president

Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.

August 11, 2026

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

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July 18, 2026

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

July 13, 2026

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda

The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

July 7, 2026

Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years

The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

June 16, 2026

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

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June 15, 2026

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June 8, 2026

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

May 9, 2026

Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

May 9, 2026

Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties - Reuters

Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties Reuters

May 6, 2026

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

April 29, 2026

Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat

The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.

April 25, 2026

Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, Slovak ministry says - Reuters

Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, Slovak ministry says Reuters

April 23, 2026

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

April 22, 2026

Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values

The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.

April 21, 2026

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right - Reuters

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right Reuters

April 19, 2026

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count - Reuters

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count Reuters

April 18, 2026

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

April 18, 2026

Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'

The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.

April 15, 2026

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism - Reuters

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism Reuters

April 14, 2026

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

April 14, 2026

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue - Reuters

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue Reuters

April 14, 2026

Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

April 13, 2026

Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.

April 13, 2026

Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid - Reuters

Berlin hopes Hungary vote will pave way for 'quick' release of Ukraine aid Reuters

April 13, 2026

Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

April 13, 2026

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

April 13, 2026

Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

April 13, 2026

'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

April 12, 2026

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

April 12, 2026

Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

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April 11, 2026

Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters

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April 11, 2026

Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?

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April 11, 2026

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.

April 11, 2026

Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition

His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.

April 10, 2026

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters

April 9, 2026

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election Reuters

April 7, 2026

JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

April 7, 2026

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

April 5, 2026

Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say - Reuters

Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say Reuters

April 5, 2026

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

April 4, 2026

Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

April 1, 2026

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz - Reuters

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters

April 1, 2026

US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters

US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters

March 31, 2026

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

March 20, 2026

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

March 12, 2026

Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows - Reuters

Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows Reuters

March 8, 2026

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest

Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

March 6, 2026

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters

March 5, 2026

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters

February 27, 2026

Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters

Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters

February 27, 2026

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters

February 25, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says - Reuters

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters

February 22, 2026

Hungary's government to release 250,000 tons of crude oil from strategic reserves - Reuters

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