Orban and Magyar face off in historic vote
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 for Europe at the Council on Foreing Relations, Liana Fix, shares further insights.
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