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Hungary's 2026 Elections: Orbán Trails as Competition Heats Up
4/9/2026
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Story summary
- Hungary's parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, are shaping up to be the most competitive in years.
- Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, trails in polls.
- His Fidesz party benefits from a mixed electoral system and media control.
- Péter Magyar's Tisza party is rising due to media outreach.
- The election outcome could influence Russia's regional strategies and Hungary's political landscape.
