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Orbán faces pivotal Hungarian election

Orbán faces pivotal Hungarian election

The upcoming parliamentary election in Hungary has become a high-stakes test for Viktor Orbán’s 'illiberal democracy' and his Moscow-friendly foreign policy.

Challenger Péter Magyar, a former insider, has mobilized a massive protest movement that threatens to end the dominance of the ruling Fidesz party.

International observers are closely watching the contest, as the outcome will have profound implications for NATO, the European Union, and the regional response to the war in Ukraine.

Concerns persist about whether Orbán will peacefully accept a potential defeat amid a campaign marred by AI-driven disinformation.