Orban Leans on Energy Costs as Hungary's Elections Tighten

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has placed energy prices at the forefront of his re-election campaign as the parliamentary race narrows ahead of Sunday’s vote. His pitch relies on promises of cheap and stable energy supply alongside strong opposition to EU policies supporting Ukraine—a stance aimed at solidifying his base. Adding intrigue is a reported plot to sabotage a pipeline delivering Russian gas to Hungary. Critics within the opposition have labeled the incident a 'false flag,' sugg