Hungarians cast ballots Sunday in what is seen as Europe's most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power.
Initial results are expected Sunday night.
The parties of both Orbán and his top challenger, Péter Magyar, said they had received reports of electoral violations, suggesting some results could be disputed by both sides.
FRANCE 24’s special correspondent Clovis Casali has more.
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