Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years
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.
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