Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election represents one of the most consequential political turning points in Central Europe in recent decades.

Voting got underway across Bangladesh on Thursday morning as the country opened its national parliamentary election, with more than 127 million registered voters eligible to participate.

Bangladesh is preparing for a nationwide vote scheduled for February 12, an event that carries significant political, economic, and social weight for the country.

Armenia’s parliamentary elections in 2026 will likely be held on 7 June, as it is the only Sunday between 2 and 12 June, the timeframe stipulated by law, Central Electoral Commission Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan said.

Egyptians began voting on Monday in parliamentary elections that are expected to reinforce President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's hold on power, with critics questioning the fairness of the process.

The nomination process for Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary elections has officially concluded, marking a key milestone ahead of the November 30 vote.

Hungary has extended the nation's years-long state of emergency, ensuring that the upcoming elections will take place under the special legal regime that has granted Prime Minister Viktor Orban broad powers to enforce his rule.