Summary
Hungarians are voting in a parliamentary election, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing a tough challenge after 16 years in office. Polls suggest his party is behind the opposition, led by Peter Magyar, as voters express concerns about the economy and political direction.
Key Facts
- Parliamentary elections are taking place in Hungary for the 199-seat parliament.
- Current Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been in power for 16 years.
- Voting started at 6 am local time and closes at 7 pm.
- Opinion polls show Orban’s party, Fidesz, trailing behind the opposition Tisza party by 7-9 percentage points.
- The opposition party is led by Peter Magyar, a center-right politician.
- Orban's campaign suggests the opposition would involve Hungary in Russia's conflict with Ukraine, which Magyar denies.
- Economic issues, like stagnation and high living costs, are key concerns for voters.
- Some Hungarians express a desire to leave the country if Orban remains in power.
