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12 Apr 2026, 09:57 GMT+10
Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades
Polling stations have opened across Hungary in what is widely seen as one of Europe's most consequential elections this year, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban confronting his strongest challenge since returning to power in 2010.
The vote could determine not only who governs Hungary next, but also how far Budapest continues to resist Brussels on issues ranging from Ukraine and sanctions to migration and rule-of-law disputes.
Orban and his ruling Fidesz alliance are being challenged by Peter Magyar and his insurgent Tisza party, which has surged in the polls after campaigning on corruption, public services and restoring ties with the European Union. Independent polling summarized by AP suggests Tisza entered election day with momentum, though the race is still expected to be tight because of Fidesz's entrenched rural support and the advantages Orban enjoys from incumbency and Hungary's electoral system.
The stakes extend well beyond Hungary. Orban has spent years frustrating EU partners with his stance on Russia, sanctions and military support for Ukraine, making this election a closely watched test for Brussels as well as for Orban's allies on the international right.
The election is taking place on a single day for all 199 seats in Hungary's National Assembly. Official election information from Hungary's National Election Office shows voting is under way today, April 12, with results expected to start coming in after polls close.
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(RT.com)
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