Top Hungary news: Hungary votes tomorrow, Chad military mission, what changes if Orbán loses? — 11 April 2026

Hungary heads into a pivotal election day with the campaign in its final hours, fresh military leak allegations over Chad rattling the political agenda, and wildly mixed final polls keeping the outcome on a knife-edge. From Budapest traffic disruptions around the Tisza Party’s major election-night event to big questions over EU trust, taxes and everyday life after the vote, the next 24 hours could reshape the country’s future.

Today’s top Hungary news:

• Hungary’s military mission to Chad leaked: “direct combat operations” were in plans

Sunday’s elections:

• Hungary votes tomorrow: campaign enters final hours as Orbán and Magyar make last push
• What changes in Hungary if Orbán loses? Taxes, EU funds, institutions and everyday life explained
• Budapest traffic shake-up this weekend as Tisza Party hosts major election night event
• Final polls before Hungary’s election show various results

European Union:

• Brussels trust crisis deepens: diplomats warn the next Hungarian government will inherit years of suspicion
• The European Union’s official digital border system now online

Check out our latest weekly briefing below:

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