Hungarian elections set to challenge Orban's 16-year grip on power

Hungary is bracing for a pivotal election this weekend that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year hold on power and reverberate across Europe’s political landscape. Early polls suggest Peter Magyar, a former Fidesz insider turned reformist leader, holds a narrow lead over Orban’s ruling party. Magyar’s grassroots campaign has energized support in rural areas, highlighting discontent with the increasingly authoritarian tone of Orban’s leadership. A record turnout is expected as Hungary