‘Fabricating proof’: The disinformation tactics that shaped Hungary’s election

Hungary’s parliamentary election was flooded with disinformation, much of it from domestic pro-government networks.

Researchers say Fidesz-linked outlets and proxy groups spread forged Tisza policies and misleading narratives against Péter Magyar.

Russian-linked actors also ran smaller fake-news campaigns targeting Orbán’s opponents.

The case highlights how fabricated evidence, media manipulation, and online networks can shape voter perceptions in a major European vote.