Hungary prepares for pivotal election

The campaign has been marked by high-profile international endorsements, with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly backing Orbán's 'illiberal democracy.' Magyar, a former Fidesz insider, has focused his campaign on combating government corruption and restoring ties with the European Union.

The outcome of the vote is seen as a referendum on Hungary's pro-Russia stance and its future within the Western alliance.

Analysts warn that an Orbán defeat would have profound implications for the global conservative movement.