Hungary opposition surges, challenging Orban's dominance in pivotal election

Hungary faces a critical turning point as voters head to the polls, with opposition forces threatening Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s decade-long grip on power. For the first time since Orban’s rule began in 2010, the centre-right Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, is showing significant momentum. Magyar, a political defector from Orban’s own party, has built a formidable challenge, capturing public frustration over economic stagnation and controversial ties with Beijing. The stakes are high, not