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Elections remain a global focus with significant developments reported. Hungary's parliamentary elections saw Péter Magyar's opposition party secure a notable victory, marking a potential shift in political dynamics as 98.93% of votes were counted. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the discussion on post-war elections prevails amidst a backdrop of international influence and internal decisions. President Zelenskyy considers a scenario of conducting elections post-ceasefire, reflecting public sentiment, as polls indicate that 69% of Ukrainians favor elections only after the war ends. Furthermore, international scrutiny over election integrity is evident with European countries like Bulgaria alerting to potential Russian interference. Efforts continue on stabilizing the electoral process in affected regions.
What were the results of the Hungarian elections?
In Hungary, Péter Magyar's opposition party, "Tisza," emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections by securing over 69% of the vote, nearly achieving a constitutional majority. The elections have sparked discussions regarding future political implications in the country and how this shift might influence Hungary's stance on international issues.
Why are elections in Ukraine currently postponed?
In Ukraine, the ongoing conflict with Russia has led to the postponement of elections. President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian government have stated that elections will only be feasible after a durable ceasefire is achieved. The public largely supports this position, as a substantial majority of Ukrainians believe elections should wait until peace is restored. This delay underscores the complexities in scheduling elections during periods of instability and emphasize the need for secure conditions for voters.
How is the international community responding to election security threats?
Nations like Bulgaria are expressing concerns about potential election interference, predominantly pointing to Russia. These countries are urging the European Union for assistance in counteracting possible threats, especially as elections in several member states are on the horizon. This vigilance indicates proactive steps to ensure democratic processes are upheld and external influences are minimized, reflecting a uniform approach to safeguarding electoral integrity within Europe.
What conditions are required for elections to be held in Ukraine?
For elections to occur in Ukraine, certain prerequisites must be met, such as achieving a ceasefire of at least two months. This condition is deemed essential to provide a stable environment necessary for organizing and conducting elections. Additionally, the Central Election Commission is working towards establishing a post-war electoral framework with input from civic bodies and international partners to ensure a fair process when conditions permit.
How does the Hungarian election outcome impact regional politics?
The outcome of the Hungarian elections, where Péter Magyar's opposition party gained a significant victory, could have considerable regional implications. It presents possible shifts in Hungary's domestic policies and its international alliances, especially regarding the European Union and neighboring countries. The strong electoral mandate suggests potential changes in how Hungary addresses EU regulations and interacts with regional stability efforts.
What are the allegations regarding election interference in Hungary?
Officials, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, claim external interference in the Hungarian elections, with accusations directed at both Ukraine and Russia. These allegations include attempts to influence political outcomes through financial backing of opposition groups and deploying intelligence efforts. Such claims have escalated the discourse on electoral integrity and sovereignty, prompting calls for international oversight.
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Zaluzhnyi told Zelenskyy that he would run for president. Bankova tried to dissuade him, - media Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and current Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom, was invited to Kyiv on the eve of the British prime minister’s resignation. According to available information, during the meeting with him, they discussed... 14 762 166 Previously in trend: Zaluzhnyi on elections Zelenskyy-Zaluzhnyi meeting
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Orbán was re-elected as leader of Fidesz party following election defeat The former Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, has been re-elected as leader of the Fidesz party, which suffered a defeat in the parliamentary elections in April. 1 552 18 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
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Russia is seeking to influence outcome of parliamentary elections in Armenia, - European Commission Russia may attempt to influence the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Armenia by using hybrid pressure tactics and information manipulation. 749 7 Previously in trend: Armenia and Russia relations
Elections in Diia in Ukraine are constitutionally impossible, voting must be secret, - Ministry of Digital Transformation In order to hold elections via the "Diia" digital app in Ukraine, the issue of voting secrecy must first be resolved. 1 032 10 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine
Following his resignation from Foreign Ministry, Szijjártó will retain his seat inHungarian Parliament Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who is stepping down from his post, will retain his seat in the new parliament. 1 530 8 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Macron announced that he would end his political career in 2027 French President Emmanuel Macron does not plan to remain in politics after his term ends. 3 237 22 Previously in trend: Macron’s statement after the Trump-Zelenskyy argument
Seven years is enough time to honestly look at what has happened to country: Poroshenko addresses Ukrainians on anniversary of 2019 election. VIDEO In Ukraine, against the backdrop of the anniversary of the 2019 presidential election, the issue of social unity and the authorities’ responsibility has once again been raised. 8 493 111 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019
Party of pro-Russian former President Radev has won Bulgarian elections In the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria on April 19, the party of the pro-Russian former president, "Progressive Bulgaria," emerged victorious. The party received 44.59% of the vote. 3 880 30 Previously in trend: Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria
Final results of Hungarian elections: "Tisa" won two-thirds of vote Today, 18 April, Hungary’s National Election Office has published the final results of the parliamentary elections. 6 417 24 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
EU is close to releasing €90 billion for Ukraine, — media The European Union may soon release a large financial package for Ukraine. 4 128 7 Previously in trend: Orban’s blocking of a loan for Ukraine
Hungarian elections: 98.93% of votes counted, Magyar wins over 69% of vote The Hungarian National Election Commission has released the results of 98.93% of the votes counted. Péter Magyar’s opposition party, "Tisza," has won the parliamentary elections in Hungary and secured a potential constitutional majority. 14 581 108 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Hungarian elections: over 74% of voters have already cast their ballots As of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 74.23% of voters—or 5,587,000 people—had cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections in Hungary. 6 920 37 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Hungarian parliamentary elections: 66% of voters have already cast their ballots As of 3:00 p.m., voter turnout in Hungary's parliamentary elections stands at 66.01%, which corresponds to 4,968,713 votes. 11 520 42 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Fico and Babiš backed Orbán ahead of parliamentary elections Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš have expressed their support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. 3 659 44 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Orbán warned of "danger" to Hungary in case of his defeat in election Two days before the parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the public with a statement warning of a threat to the state if he were removed from power. 5 325 33 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Vance: Ukrainians are causing Hungarian people to suffer by attempting to influence elections US Vice-President J.D. Vance has accused Ukraine of deliberately shutting down the Druzhba oil pipeline in an attempt to influence the Hungarian elections. 16 978 161 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Orbán stated that "Ukrainians will have no choice" but to lift"oil blockade" following his election victory If the Fidesz party wins the elections in Hungary on April 12, "the Ukrainians will have no choice" but to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline. 6 281 52 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian position of Orban Oil supplies through "Druzhba" pipeline Anti-Ukrainian statements in Hungary Oil transit via Druzhba pipeline
Bulgaria appeals to EU over risk of Russian election interference - Politico Bulgaria has asked the European Union for help in countering possible Russian interference in the parliamentary elections scheduled for late April. 882 3 Previously in trend: Information influence of the Russian Federation in the EU Influence of Russia in EU
Zaluznyi’s party has support of 17.2% of Ukrainians, Zelenskyy’s - 16.8%, and "European Solidarity" party - 15.1%, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Four political parties have the highest approval ratings among Ukrainians. 4 509 92 Previously in trend: Party ratings
Peskov described elections in Ukraine as "timely", but questioned legitimacy of government Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the issue of holding presidential elections in Ukraine remains relevant. 3 465 73 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine
Russian security services wanted to stage assassination attempt on Orbán ahead of elections, — Washington Post Russian intelligence agencies considered a scenario involving a staged assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in order to influence the elections in Hungary. 4 636 43 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
69% of Ukrainians believe that elections should be held after war has fully ended, - KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainian citizens support holding elections only after a final peace agreement has been reached and the war has come to a complete end. 3 346 77 Previously in trend: Elections during war
Current 104 polling stations abroad are insufficient for post-war elections, — Foreign Ministry Currently, the 104 polling stations abroad are insufficient for millions of Ukrainians to participate in the first post-war elections. 732 9 Previously in trend: post-war elections
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar said that Orbán invited Russian agents to country to influence elections The leader of the Hungarian opposition party Tisa, Péter Magyar, accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of inviting representatives of Russian military intelligence to the country to influence the results of the upcoming parliamentary elections. 8 495 49 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Kremlin sends political strategists and intelligence to Hungary to help Orban win election, - media The Kremlin is preparing to interfere in the parliamentary elections in Hungary, scheduled for April 2026. The goal is to help Prime Minister Viktor Orbán retain power. 3 281 37 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Zelenskyy: I am not conducting any dialogue regarding election bill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he is not conducting a dialogue with anyone regarding the election bill. 1 143 22 Previously in trend: Elections during war Presidential elections in Ukraine
I’m not sure that I will run for office. I’ll see what Ukrainians want, - Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not sure whether he will run for president of Ukraine again. 3 844 79 Previously in trend: Presidential elections in Ukraine
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Draft law on post-war elections to be presented in Rada soon, Stefanchuk says MPs are developing a legislative matrix for post-war elections in Ukraine, involving the public, experts, and representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC) in discussions. 1 583 22 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine post-war elections
I have not yet decided whether to run for second term, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he has not yet decided whether to run for a second term if presidential elections are announced in Ukraine. 3 994 93 Previously in trend: Elections during war
No one wants elections during war. Everyone fears their destabilising impact – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will be able to hold nationwide elections only after the end of the war. He believes that Russia is insisting on quick elections because it wants to remove him from power. 3 736 73 Previously in trend: Elections during war Elections in Ukraine
3.7 million IDPs have voting rights – CEC More than 3.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have voting rights. 967 11 Previously in trend: post-war elections
Zelenskyy is ready to initiate elections if there is two-month ceasefire President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared his readiness to hold elections, but only on condition of a two-month ceasefire. 6 215 91 Previously in trend: Presidential race Elections in Ukraine
Zaluzhnyi wants to become Zelenskyy’s main competitor in elections. It’s disgusting - "Servant of People" Bohutska "Servant of the People" MP Yelyzaveta Bohutska is convinced that the interview of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Britain and former Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Valerii Zaluzhnyi for the Associated Press marks the start of his election campaign. 21 642 226 Previously in trend: Zaluzhnyi on elections
Zelenskyy on running in presidential election in case of ceasefire: It will depend on people President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not rule out a scenario in which he would take part in the presidential election of Ukraine, which could take place during an "unstable ceasefire." 3 612 51 Previously in trend: Elections during war Elections in Ukraine
Russia demands Ukraine be placed under "external administration" for elections, says Russian Foreign Ministry Russia has announced its readiness to discuss with the US, Europe, and other countries the possibility of introducing "external administration" in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN. The Kremlin claims that this will allegedly allow elections to be held and a "legitimate" peace agreement with... 8 930 68 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine
Orbán accused Ukraine of interfering in Hungarian elections: "We know that they are financing our opponents." Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has claimed that the Ukrainian government is actively interfering in Hungarian elections and financing political opponents of his Fidesz party. 2 296 50 Previously in trend: Elections in Hungary
Zelenskyy: 90% of Ukrainians oppose holding elections during war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that elections may be held in the event of a short-term ceasefire. 8 355 127 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine
Ukraine may declare truce for Russians to hold elections in Russian Federation, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine may declare a ceasefire for Russians in order to hold elections in Russia. At least a two-month ceasefire is required to hold presidential elections in Ukraine. 3 775 34 Previously in trend: Elections during war
Metsola on elections in Ukraine: You cannot force people to vote under bombs Russia's approach to the elections in Ukraine is cynical. You cannot force people who are suffering from shelling and power cuts to go out and vote. 3 567 34 Previously in trend: Elections during war
Holding elections in May is extremely unlikely, - Venislavskyi It is unrealistic to hold presidential elections in Ukraine before May this year, despite expectations from the US. 1 518 23 Previously in trend: Elections during war
Voter register lists 34 million people – CEC The State Register of Voters currently lists 34 million people, down from 39 million in 2019. The Central Election Commission (CEC) explained the change by the lack of data from occupied territories and problems with data exchange. 2 085 25 Previously in trend: Elections after lifting martial law
This is first time I have heard about plans to announce elections and referendum on 24 February, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refuted information published by the American newspaper Financial Times that he plans to announce elections and a referendum on a peace agreement on 24 February. 4 600 36 Previously in trend: Elections during war Elections in Ukraine
Any peace proposal must be approved by Ukraine either by vote in Rada or by referendum, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is discussing a plan for a sequence of actions regarding elections or a referendum as part of peace talks and the signing of peace agreement documents. 2 509 34 Previously in trend: Elections during war Elections in Ukraine
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