{"id":50518,"date":"2026-04-11T05:35:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/czech-leader-endorses-hungarys-orban-before-critical-election\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T05:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:35:48","slug":"czech-leader-endorses-hungarys-orban-before-critical-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/czech-leader-endorses-hungarys-orban-before-critical-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Czech Leader Endorses Hungary’s Orban Before Critical Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n

PRAGUE, April 11 – Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis threw his support behind Hungarian leader Viktor Orban on Saturday, endorsing him just one day before Hungary’s crucial parliamentary election and calling him the ideal candidate for Hungarian interests during these uncertain times.<\/p>

Current polling suggests Orban, a nationalist leader known for his conflicts with European Union officials and cordial relationship with Russia, faces potential defeat after serving 16 years in office. His main challenger is Peter Magyar, a former political ally who now leads the opposition.<\/p>

“Supporting Viktor Orban this Sunday. He has always fought for a stronger Europe, one built on peace, sovereign nations, sovereign member states, competitiveness,” Babis wrote on the social media platform X on Saturday.<\/p>

“In turbulent times, choosing stability and proven leadership matters more than ever,” he added.<\/p>

The Czech leader, who made his fortune as a businessman and billionaire, has undergone a political transformation from supporting liberal, pro-European Union policies to becoming a strong ally of Orban. Both politicians now work together in the Patriots for Europe group within the European Parliament.<\/p>

After regaining power last year following a period in opposition, Babis has significantly reduced Czech Republic’s financial assistance to Ukraine and declined to join the European Union’s massive 90 billion euro ($105.47 billion) lending package for Kyiv.<\/p>

Despite these policy shifts, the Czech Republic maintains a more conventional stance toward Russia compared to Hungary and Slovakia.<\/p>

Babis leads a coalition government that includes a far-right party opposed to NATO membership. His administration is working to overturn the EU’s environmental decarbonization initiatives and developing new laws to restructure public broadcasting while increasing government oversight of non-governmental organizations.<\/p>

Critics argue these proposed changes mirror similar reforms implemented in Hungary and Slovakia that have weakened democratic institutions and standards.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis publicly endorsed Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election in Hungary. Babis praised Orban as the best choice for stability during uncertain times, despite Orban facing a strong challenge from opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years in power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":50517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775900148072.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-d8O","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":51361,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/hungarian-election-victory-could-clear-path-for-ukraine-aid-package\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":0},"title":"Hungarian Election Victory Could Clear Path for Ukraine Aid Package","author":"Admin","date":"April 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Ukraine is expressing cautious optimism following the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose opposition had blocked a crucial $105 billion EU aid package. The election winner, Peter Magyar, is expected to drop Hungary's veto on the loan, though he's not considered a strong Ukraine ally.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776093712479.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":40514,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/massive-prague-rally-targets-czech-pms-pro-russia-shift\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":1},"title":"Massive Prague Rally Targets Czech PM’s Pro-Russia Shift","author":"Admin","date":"March 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"An estimated 200,000 demonstrators gathered in Prague to protest Prime Minister Andrej Babi\u0161's government policies. Protesters fear the billionaire leader is steering the Czech Republic toward authoritarianism and away from supporting Ukraine.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774114651865.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774114651865.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774114651865.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/news-1774114651865.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":64201,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/new-hungarian-pm-magyar-takes-office-after-defeating-long-time-leader-orban\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":2},"title":"New Hungarian PM Magyar Takes Office After Defeating Long-Time Leader Orban","author":"Admin","date":"May 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Peter Magyar was officially installed as Hungary's new prime minister Saturday following his decisive electoral victory over Viktor Orban. The center-right leader campaigned on promises to restore democratic institutions and repair relationships with Western allies after 16 years of Orban's rule.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/news-1778336518362.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":54975,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/hungarian-opposition-leader-magyar-names-cabinet-after-defeating-orban\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":3},"title":"Hungarian Opposition Leader Magyar Names Cabinet After Defeating Orb\u00e1n","author":"Admin","date":"April 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"P\u00e9ter Magyar revealed his initial Cabinet picks following his center-right Tisza party's decisive victory over longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n in Hungary's April 12 election. Magyar's party secured 141 of 199 parliamentary seats, giving them a supermajority to reverse Orb\u00e1n's 16-year policies.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776706690888.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776706690888.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776706690888.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776706690888.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":50953,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/hungarian-opposition-party-defeats-long-time-pm-viktor-orban-in-election\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":4},"title":"Hungarian Opposition Party Defeats Long-Time PM Viktor Orban in Election","author":"Admin","date":"April 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Hungary's centre-right Tisza party appears poised to win the country's national election, potentially ending Viktor Orban's 16-year reign as Prime Minister. Early results suggest the nationalist leader, who had backing from both Donald Trump and Russia, has conceded defeat to his opponents.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776025337134.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":57408,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/hungarian-pm-orban-wont-take-parliament-seat-after-crushing-election-defeat\/","url_meta":{"origin":50518,"position":5},"title":"Hungarian PM Orb\u00e1n Won’t Take Parliament Seat After Crushing Election Defeat","author":"Admin","date":"April 25, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Viktor Orb\u00e1n announced he will skip taking his parliament seat following his devastating election loss in Hungary on April 12. The longtime leader says he'll focus on rebuilding his nationalist political movement instead of serving in the legislature.","rel":"","context":"In "World News"","block_context":{"text":"World News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/world-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777145799415.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777145799415.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777145799415.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777145799415.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}