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How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?

US President Trump has backed Hungarian PM Orban. It's unclear whether the endorsement will help in Hungary's election — the European hard-right has struggled with Trump's recent anti-Europe policies and threats.

DW News 3 months ago

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From insider to rival: how Magyar became Orbán's most serious challenger in 16 years

Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.

Euronews 3 months ago

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Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president

New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult

In the span of a decade, Peru has seen nine presidents come and go. How has that affected this year's presidential race?

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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Orbán and Magyar hold rival rallies in Hungary ahead of Sunday's elections

Voters in Hungary go to the polls tomorrow, with a high-profile American endorsement looming over the campaign. Donald Trump has made no secret of his support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, posting on social media urging Hungarians to vote for...

France 24 3 months ago

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India looks on from sidelines as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad

Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of polls. DW has more.

DW News 3 months ago

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Djibouti’s President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office

The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Fake news and a growing number of political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since after 1989's collapse of the Soviet Union.

DW News 3 months ago

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Brazil: Indigenous marches in Brasília enter third day over land rights

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brasília on 9 April 2026 during the 22nd “Free Land Encampment”, urging authorities to recognise ancestral lands ahead of October’s elections.

Euronews 3 months ago

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India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections

Voting also held in the federal territory of ​Puducherry, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will vote later this month.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry

It's election season in India with voters in two states and a union territory headed to polls. Meanwhile, Dhaka has once again asked India to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Follow DW

DW News 3 months ago

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India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls

It's election season in India with voters in two states and a union territory headed to polls. Meanwhile, Dhaka has once again asked India to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Follow DW

DW News 3 months ago

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Strategic Djibouti to vote in presidential election

In tonight's edition, Djibouti heads to the polls this weekend in a presidential election widely expected to extend the rule of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Also, Pope Leo is set to become the first head of the Catholic Church to visit Algeria...

France 24 3 months ago

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JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban

US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too.

DW News 3 months ago

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Hungary's Orban plays on energy price fears in re-election bid

Much of Hungary's electoral campaign has centred around energy policy, at least in incumbent Viktor Orban's camp, as he seeks re-election amid the world's worst energy crisis in decades. Orban promises to keep prices low with energy subsidies and...

France 24 3 months ago

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Meloni’s Trump trouble: Why Italian PM is distancing herself from US leader

The Italian leader's cosy alliance with Trump may have become more of a liability than an asset as key elections near.

Al Jazeera 3 months ago

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India news: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry gear up for elections

Voters across two states and one union territory in India will cast their ballot in Assembly elections tomorrow.

DW News 3 months ago

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US Vice President Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán ahead of Hungarian vote

Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for Europe.

Euronews 3 months ago

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As Vance heads to Hungary, what are the ties between MAGA and Orbán?

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary's capital Tuesday in a bid to turn the tide of an election campaign where long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of President Donald Trump, is trailing in the polls. France 24's Oliver...

France 24 3 months ago

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Europe Today: Vance rallies behind Orbán in Hungary election campaign’s final week

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Euronews 3 months ago