Hungarian Elections Could Challenge Orban's Long Grip on Power
Hungary is holding closely watched parliamentary elections that may challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban's long tenure. The election pits Orban's established nationalist agenda against challengers like former insider Magyar.
Hungarians began voting on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side. Orban, 62, who is seeking a fifth straight term, has transformed his country into a model of illiberal democracy, following Trump in casting migration and "woke" values as a "civilisational" threat. Former government insider Magyar, 45, burst onto the scene just two years ago, amassing support ...