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Vance to Visit Hungary Ahead of Tough April Election, Foreign Minister ...

Vance's visit aims to reinforce U.S.-Hungary ties and support Orbán amid polls showing a tight race before the April 12 election, following Rubio's February endorsement.

  • Two sources told Reuters that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance plans to visit Hungary in support of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, but Vance's office has not confirmed the trip or arrival date.
  • Speaking on a podcast on Friday, Szijjártó said, 'The U.S. vice president will be coming to Hungary, if I know correctly, sometime in early April', following Rubio's February trip and Trump's last month endorsement, reflecting close U.S.-Hungary ties.
  • Having ruled since 2010, Viktor Orbán seeks a fifth victory on April 12, while Péter Magyar promises to restore democratic institutions, challenging Orbán's hold.
  • Given Hungary's stance on Ukraine, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's planned visit underscores U.S.-Hungary political ties, which are significant due to Orbán's strained EU relations and Moscow ties.
  • Photographs show U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance preparing official travel, and any visit in early April would occur days before the April 12, 2026 election, making the timing relevant.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Sijjarto said that US Vice President Jay De Vance will visit the country ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

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Vance to visit Hungary ahead of tough April election, foreign minister ...

·United Kingdom
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At the same time, the American side does not officially detail the purpose and date of the visit, moreover, it has not yet confirmed this message

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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US Vice President J. D. Vance is planning to visit Budapest in early April, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed, stressing that the visit is a testament to the good relations between Hungary and the US. According to him, it is a natural part of diplomatic contacts between the two countries.

·Bratislava Region, Slovakia
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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