Hungary’s election: Could JD Vance save Viktor Orban?

Hungary’s election: Could JD Vance save Viktor Orban?

From Inside Europe by DW

April 9, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of JD Vance's support for Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary's elections and broader geopolitical issues.

US Vice President JD Vance backs Viktor Orban in Hungary just days before elections that could have far-reaching ramifications — also across Central Europe. What’s next for NATO, and could the Iran war help resolve a long-standing conflict in the Caucasus? Plus: a high-protein environmental special.

Topics covered

  • Hungary elections
  • US politics
  • NATO
  • Iran war
  • Caucasus conflict
  • environmental issues

Keywords

  • JD Vance
  • Viktor Orban
  • Hungary
  • NATO
  • Iran war
  • Caucasus
  • elections
  • politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO, Viktor Orban

Places: Hungary, Caucasus

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