CLEW Webinar: Implications of Hungary's Elections for Climate and Energy Policy
Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) is hosting a webinar on April 8, 2026, aimed at journalists to analyze the potential impact of Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections on climate and energy policy. Scheduled just days before the April 12 vote, the event addresses the possibility of ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, with polls suggesting a tight race between his Fidesz party and Péter Magyar's Tisza movement. The session will explore the current state of Hungary's energy transition, contrasting the competing parties' stances on nuclear power, electric vehicle battery production, and EU climate initiatives. Experts István Bart, Ada Ámon, and Orsolya Fülöp will provide insights into the political landscape, the consequences of Orbán's energy bets, and local impacts of the lithium rush. The webinar also touches on Hungary's role in blocking EU climate deals and its strategic importance to global powers like China, Russia, and the US. This first of two webinars offers a platform for journalists to question experts on these critical issues, supported by Journalismfund Europe.
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CLEW Webinar: Implications of Hungary's Elections for Climate and Energy Policy
Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) is hosting a webinar on April 8, 2026, aimed at journalists to analyze the potential impact of Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections on climate and energy policy. Scheduled just days before the April 12 vote, the event addresses the possibility of ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, with polls suggesting a tight race between his Fidesz party and Péter Magyar's Tisza movement. The session will explore the current state of Hungary's energy transition, contrasting the competing parties' stances on nuclear power, electric vehicle battery production, and EU climate initiatives. Experts István Bart, Ada Ámon, and Orsolya Fülöp will provide insights into the political landscape, the consequences of Orbán's energy bets, and local impacts of the lithium rush. The webinar also touches on Hungary's role in blocking EU climate deals and its strategic importance to global powers like China, Russia, and the US. This first of two webinars offers a platform for journalists to question experts on these critical issues, supported by Journalismfund Europe.
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