Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday that the 2026 election would determine whether Hungary pursues greater alignment with the European Union or maintains an independent policy path.
Addressing supporters of his Fidesz party, Prime Minister Viktor Orban described next year’s election as a strategic choice between joining what he called “the politics of Brussels” or continuing Hungary’s current direction.
"Hungary has only two choices in a strategic sense," Orban said. "One choice is that we join the politics of Brussels. This, in my view, would be catastrophic, with consequences pushing us into chaos and poverty."
Orban, who has been in office since 2010, said the European Union was at risk of falling apart within the next decade. In the lead-up to the election, he has announced policies including tax cuts for families, food vouchers for pensioners, and subsidised loans for first-home buyers.
Hungary’s economy is currently facing challenges, including slow growth and inflation that has kept interest rates at 6.5 percent, the joint-highest in the EU.
Orban’s government has had repeated disagreements with the EU on issues such as judicial reforms, academic freedom, migration, LGBT rights, and support for Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Centre-right challenger Peter Magyar, who leads the Tisza Party and is a former government insider, has gained support in recent opinion polls. He pledged to restore close ties with the EU by unlocking frozen funds, cutting taxes for lower earners, introducing a wealth tax, and tackling corruption.
As the 2026 vote approaches, the debate over Hungary’s future direction within Europe continues to take centre stage in domestic politics.
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