Viktor Orbán faces tight election

Viktor Orbán's long-standing grip on Hungarian politics is being tested as voters prepare for a pivotal parliamentary election.

Polling indicates a surge in support for Péter Magyar, whose campaign has focused on addressing government corruption and restoring relations with the European Union.

Orbán has relied on a platform of national sovereignty and has received public endorsements from US President Donald Trump.

The outcome of this vote is seen as a crucial indicator for the future of illiberal democracy in Europe and Hungary's stance on the conflict in Ukraine.