Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump,… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, after 16 years in power.
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile.
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Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
Orbán’s defeat would deprive nationalist conservatives across the world of a champion. Opponents see Sunday’s vote as a chance to halt autocracy
Peter Magyar and his Tisza movement hope to unseat Trump and Putin ally Viktor Orban and the Fidesz party
Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years
Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.
Final results won’t be known for several hours yet and with voter turnout at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election, there are plenty of ballot papers to count.