Hungary votes in pivotal election as Orbán faces historic challenge

Hungary stands on the brink of a political turning point as voters head to the polls in one of the most decisive elections in the country’s recent history. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has ruled for 16 years, faces a growing opposition movement that threatens to dismantle the illiberal system he has meticulously constructed since 2010. Polls show a tight race, with the opposition coalition, led by the Tisza party, inching ahead. For many, this election feels less about party politics and mor