Hungary faces pivotal election as opposition challenges Orban's dominance

Hungary is heading into a crucial election this Sunday that could shake the ten-year grip of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government. Polls show a significant lead for the opposition Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, a former ally of Orban who split from his party in 2024. Magyar’s campaign has gained traction amidst public frustration over sluggish economic growth and controversial economic ties with China. These developments have put Orban’s leadership under unprecedented pressure. Orban’s te