Hungary’s Orban Faces Fierce Challenge as Opposition Gains Momentum

Hungary heads to the polls this Sunday in what could be a defining moment for Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s future. After over a decade in power, Orban’s grip is being tested by a surging challenge from the center-right Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, a former ally turned rival. Recent opinion polls suggest Magyar’s defection—and his growing appeal—may be reshaping Hungary’s political landscape. Orban’s policies, labeled “illiberal,” have made Hungary a controversial outlier in the European Un