Orban rival accuses opponents of blackmail plot ahead of Hungary election

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 05:27 PM

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Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar, who is polling ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the April 12th elections, has accused Orban's Fidesz party of plotting to blackmail him with a secretly recorded sex tape from August 2024. Magyar claims the tape was recorded with secret service equipment and possibly faked, and he is filing a complaint with authorities. He alleges Fidesz timed the blackmail attempt to coincide with his upcoming campaign launch. Fidesz leaders deny any involvement, with Orban's chief of staff stating he knows nothing about the allegations. The accusation comes as Magyar's Tisza party leads Fidesz in recent polls, while Orban's campaign focuses on attacking the European Union.

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