The Hungary Report

New article coming tomorrow.

I’ve analysed Viktor Orbán’s February messaging to understand how external pressure, energy security and elections are being connected into a single political narrative.

In the meantime, you can catch up on earlier pieces here:
👉 thehungaryreport.com

Great article. Give it a read if you can.

Welcome here! Lovely to connect with people like you.

🚨 BREAKING: Multiple explosions reported in Tehran after Israel launched what its Defense Minister describes as a “preemptive attack.”

Slovakia, Hungary want to inspect Druzhba pipeline as Zelensky invites Fico to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Ukraine in a phone call on Feb. 27, amid a row between Kyiv, Budapest, and Bratislava over a key oil pipeline.

⚡️ Slovakia, Hungary want to inspect Druzhba pipeline as Zelensky invites Fico to Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Ukraine in a phone call on Feb. 27, amid a row between Kyiv, Budapest, and Bratislava over a key oil pipeline.

Worrying times…

The Handbasket 100% independent journalism by Marisa Kabas

Now that CNN and WBD are set to become state media in a sale to Paramount/Oracle/TikTok, it is especially important to support independent media.

Off the top of my head:

www.thehandbasket.co
404media.co
www.garbageday.email

Add your favorites in the replies. Fuck state-backed media monopolies.

Absolutely spot on!

Will Trump’s Support Strengthen Orbán in 2026? Will Trump’s support for Orbán shape the 2026 Hungarian election? A look at economic and political factors.

Trump backs Orbán again.

But in Hungary’s tightest election in years, foreign support may matter less than domestic politics.

Read the full article here↓
thehungaryreport.com/trump-suppor...

Welcome from across the Atlantic! It’s one thing to read headlines about Abbott and Paxton, and another to experience those politics in your own community. That must be hard. Gina Hinojosa seems like a serious candidate.

Very welcome!

In part it points to diversifying via the Adria route, deeper EU coordination, and boosting renewables, gradually reducing reliance on Russian oil rather than ending it overnight.

Thank you for your comment! Nice to have you here.

Having analyzed the full governing programme, and in a short answer to your question:

No sudden break — the idea is gradual diversification through EU integration and reduced long-term dependence on Russian energy.

Curious to know where everyone is following from? It is always interesting to see how international this space is becoming.

A little context:

Born in Hungary, raised in Ireland. Political science background focused on democracy and migration.

I started The Hungary Report to connect Hungary’s politics with wider debates across Europe and the United States.

Different countries — similar democratic questions.

Welcome.

Which issue do you think will define the 2026 race?

Hungary Election 2026: Momentum Builds Around Péter Magyar Hungary’s 2026 election campaign opens with strong turnout, political tension and the rapid rise of challenger Péter Magyar.

The 2026 Hungarian election campaign is quietly reshaping the country’s political landscape.

Here’s what to watch — and why it matters beyond Hungary.

thehungaryreport.com/hungary-elec...

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers More citizens are replanting overseas, drawn by a quality of life made easily affordable by the U.S.’s enviable salaries.

This is such a well done piece that reports out, with hard data and interviews, something profound about what's gone wrong in this country.

www.wsj.com/us-news/amer...

Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva Moscow unleashed an extensive drone and missile attack just hours before American officials were set to meet with Kyiv’s chief negotiator.

Russia pummeled cities across Ukraine with drone and missile strikes ahead of talks on Thursday in Geneva between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators to prepare for the next round of trilateral peace negotiations.

Hungary After Orbán? Inside Péter Magyar’s Plan What would Hungary look like after Orbán? A detailed analysis of Magyar’s programme, institutional reforms and potential political change.

Hungary after Orbán?

I analysed the full 250 page Tisza programme to see what could actually change.

thehungaryreport.com/hungary-afte...

One striking thing: the programme focuses less on ideology and more on institutional reset.

That may be the real political gamble.

Hungary After Orbán? Inside Péter Magyar’s Plan What would Hungary look like after Orbán? A detailed analysis of Magyar’s programme, institutional reforms and potential political change.

Hungary after Orbán?

I analysed the full 250 page Tisza programme to see what could actually change.

thehungaryreport.com/hungary-afte...

Background: relations between Budapest and Kyiv have deteriorated steadily since Russia’s full-scale invasion — but the political stakes inside Hungary are now higher than ever.

Do you think Hungary’s 2026 election will change its position inside the EU?

I explore the Orbán–Zelenskyy confrontation and what it could mean for Europe ↓

thehungaryreport.com/orban-zelens...