NATO rebel’s power play? Orban eyes Presidency to hold power as Hungary heads to polls | NATO, Putin

Published on Dec 13, 2025 01:38 pm IST

As Hungary heads toward pivotal elections, Viktor Orban is quietly testing an “emergency plan” that could let him stay in charge even if his Fidesz party loses parliament. A new report claims the long‑time prime minister is exploring a shift into a newly empowered presidency—after a friendly visit to Trump’s White House and a rushed law that makes it harder to remove a head of state. With Peter Magyar’s Tisza party surging, EU funds frozen and Budapest ever closer to Moscow, critics warn this might be Orban’s most dangerous power play yet.

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