U.S. Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of parliamentary elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the national parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday. During a joint press conference, Vance stated that his visit aims to send a signal to European Union bureaucrats, whom he accused of pressuring the Hungarian people. While Vance explicitly stated he would not tell Hungarians how to vote, he expressed his support for Orban's leadership. According to the White House, the official agenda focuses on the bilateral partnership between the two nations. Conversely, some reports indicate that Orban faces a competitive challenge from the center-right Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, as polls suggest a tight race. Orban has served as prime minister continuously since 2010, following an earlier term from 1998 to 2002. The visit highlights the alignment between the U.S. Republican leadership and the Hungarian government.