Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU
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.
Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU
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 6 articles across 6 sources.
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Hungarians vote in hard-fought election that could oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years
Rightwing leader trails in polls to Péter Magyar, despite support from JD Vance on recent visit Hungarians are heading to the ballot boxes to vote in a landmark parliamentary election that could oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power and potentially reshape the central European country’s relations with the EU, Moscow and Washington. During the campaign, Orbán – the EU’s longest-serving leader – has trailed in the polls as he faces an unprecedented challenge from Péter Magyar, a former elite member of Orbán’s Fidesz party. Continue reading...
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