Hungary at Crossroads as Elections Loom and Budapest Mayor Wins Human Rights Award (Worthy News Focus)

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau ChiefAMSTERDAM/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Hungary is entering a decisive political season as parliamentary elections are set for April 12, 2026, and the progressive mayor of Budapest receives a prestigious Dutch human rights award for defying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and defending democratic freedoms.President Tamás Sulyok announced the election date Tuesday, urging citizens to vote. “One of the cornerstones of democracy is the right to vote fre