US EditionHungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Péter Magyar says a Tisza victory would end corruption and restore closer ties with the European Union, while polls show his party ahead by double digits.
- Hungarians vote today to decide the fate of Prime Minister Viktor Orb after 16 years in power, which the European Parliament termed a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy," as challenger Magyar promises a regime change.
- At least 100,000 supporters attended an anti-Fidesz concert in Budapest on Friday, where Magyar warned against provocation as his "Tisza-islands" movement built momentum from the ground up across Fidesz strongholds.
- Hungary's complicated electoral system assigns 199 seats across 106 constituency races and 93 party list seats, but critics argue the 5% threshold and excess vote transfers have historically benefited Fidesz, maintaining dominance.
- While European partners remain angered by his vetoing of significant aid to Ukraine, President Donald Trump called on Hungarians to vote for Orb, his "true friend, fighter, and WINNER."
- Magyar told supporters they need 100 seats to reverse constitutional changes as the nation faces corruption concerns, with recent scandals involving Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian counterparts heightening scrutiny.
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Orban and Magyar Sure of Victory: Hungary's Choice of Fate Is Heading Towards "Record" Participation
The election is considered to be the most important since 1989/90 for the EU country: Hungarians could end the era of Prime Minister Orban after 16 years. At the turn of the century, incumbents and challengers are confident of victory.
In the Hungarian parliamentary elections, nearly 17 percent of eligible voters had cast their votes three hours after the polls opened, compared to only 10 percent in the previous parliamentary elections at the same time.
Viktor Orbán seeks another term after 16 years in power - Polls close at 7:00 PM
The center-right Tisza party of opposition leader Magyar did well in the polls, but the Hungarian electoral system is complex.
It is a choice of direction that decides on the future direction of the country in the middle of Europe. Orban has linked it to Moscow, Magyar promises a renewed partnership with the EU.
As of 09:00 on April 12, 16.89% of voters had voted in the parliamentary elections in Hungary. This is a much higher figure than was recorded at a similar stage of the previous vote four years ago.
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