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US Lawmakers Accuse EU of Interfering in Hungary's Elections

4/12/2026

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Rep. Chris Smith and Rep. Andy Harris accused the European Union of influencing Hungary's elections by pressuring voters against Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
They cited EU financial sanctions and funding of opposition groups as tactics to sway the vote, creating a perception of bias.
Orbán urged voters to reject foreign influence and maintain Hungary's energy independence amid economic challenges, as tensions with the EU rise during his re-election campaign.

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Rep. Chris Smith and Rep. Andy Harris accused the European Union of influencing Hungary's elections by pressuring voters against Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
They cited EU financial sanctions and funding of opposition groups as tactics to sway the vote, creating a perception of bias.
Orbán urged voters to reject foreign influence and maintain Hungary's energy independence amid economic challenges, as tensions with the EU rise during his re-election campaign.