Hungary's Orbán Faces Polling Decline Amid EU Frustration

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the EU's longest-serving leader, is trailing in polls ahead of the country's critical April 12 election. After 16 years in power, Orbán's tenure has become a flashpoint in EU politics, with many in Brussels hoping for his defeat. His government has faced sharp criticism for eroding judicial independence, restricting media freedoms, and leveraging EU funds for political gains while stalling bloc-wide decisions with frequent vetoes. This election