Hungary's opposition gains strength, challenging Orban's decade-long rule

Hungary faces a pivotal electoral moment as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's hold on power is under threat. Opinion polls signal a surge for the centre-right opposition Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, a former ally who split from Orban's camp in 2024. After dominating Hungarian politics for over a decade with his controversial illiberal governance, Orban now confronts a growing public appetite for change. His administration's struggles to revive the economy, coupled with missteps involving Chines