US Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Hungary on April 7 and 8, just days before parliamentary elections that are crucial for Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
According to several sources, this visit aims to demonstrate Washington's support for Viktor Orban, who is facing one of the closest elections since he came to power in 2010.
Indeed, polls indicate that the Hungarian leader could be challenged by a centre-right candidate, in a tense economic context.
This move is part of a broader strategy by the administration of Donald Trump, which has already shown its support for the Hungarian government.
It also comes after a visit by State Secretary Marco Rubio to Budapest in February, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
However, JD Vance's program could evolve depending on developments related to the war in the Middle East, which is heavily mobilizing Washington's attention.
In Hungary, Viktor Orban faces several challenges, including a weakened economy and rising energy prices, which are weighing on his record.
This American visit could therefore play an important symbolic role in the campaign, by strengthening the international stature of the Prime Minister.
She also highlights the geopolitical stakes of this election, which is being closely followed by European and Western partners.
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