Hungary is bracing for a pivotal election as Orban seeks a fifth term by framing rivals as a 'civilisational' threat. Former insider Magyar has emerged to challenge the established order amid economic concerns.

Hungarians are heading to the polls for a pivotal election in the country. 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 against the backdrop of economic stagnation, despite an electoral system skewed in favour of Orban's Fidesz party. Senior fellow ...