Hungary Plays the Spoiler in Europe, as Orban Seeks Votes at Home

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by Carlotta Gall
February 27, 2026
Facing a serious election challenge, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is holding up a big E.U. loan for Ukraine. Analysts say the timing is no coincidence.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/27/2026