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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt and Nicole Wootton-Cane

Hungarian voters head to the polls as Viktor Orban faces stern test

  • Hungarian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a parliamentary election, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces his toughest opposition in 16 years.
  • Orban, a nationalist leader, has drawn criticism across Europe for his support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Recent polls suggest the centre-right Tisza party, led by former government insider Peter Magyar, is leading Orban's ruling Fidesz party.
  • One poll indicated Tisza had 52 per cent support among decided voters, while Fidesz had 39 per cent.
  • The election outcome remains uncertain due to a significant number of undecided voters, with results expected late Sunday evening.

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