Sex, health, child abuse scandals threaten Orban reelection
Deutsche Welle
February 14, 2026
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Hungary’s highly polarized election campaign is being overshadowed by a series of scandals that could jeopardize Viktor Orban’s chances for reelection. From child abuse allegations at a juvenile facility to environmental hazards at a Samsung battery plant and an alleged sex video involving the opposition leader, these controversies have dominated the political landscape as Hungary prepares for its April 12 parliamentary elections. With opinion polls consistently showing his party, Tisza, ahead of Fidesz, there is growing speculation about whether Orban could face defeat for the first time since 2010.
The child abuse scandal at a Budapest juvenile facility has been particularly damaging. Leaked videos revealed shocking instances of staff violence and sexual abuse against minors.
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/14/2026