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Hungary's Elections: Orban Faces Threat from Tisza's Coalition

4/9/2026

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A narrow defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary's upcoming elections could signal a significant political shift, with the prospect of a more cooperative government under Tisza.
Orban's right-wing populist alliance fears losing its long-standing power.
Economic mismanagement under Orban's Fidesz party has left Hungary lagging behind other EU states.

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A narrow defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary's upcoming elections could signal a significant political shift, with the prospect of a more cooperative government under Tisza.
Orban's right-wing populist alliance fears losing its long-standing power.
Economic mismanagement under Orban's Fidesz party has left Hungary lagging behind other EU states.