US EditionPolls open in Hungary in a key election that could unseat Prime Minister Orbán
Record turnout and corruption concerns have put Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ahead in polls as voters weigh whether Orbán can extend his 16-year rule.
- Hungarians voted in an important election that could end Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as prime minister and drew significant attention from the EU, Russia, and the US.
- Orbán, leader of Fidesz and allied with Donald Trump, has faced criticism for undermining Hungary's institutions and straining relations with the European Union.
- Péter Magyar of the Tisza party campaigns against corruption and poor public services, but faces challenges due to Orbán's control over media and electoral districts.
- The election involved accusations of foreign interference, with Orbán blaming Western countries and opposition figures accusing Kremlin influence.
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Hungarians go to the polls on Sunday. Follow the developments here.
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Polls close with record 77.8% turnout in Hungary's crucial election
As record numbers of Hungarians headed to the polls, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both.
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