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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano and Emily Atkinson

Hungary election: Victor Orban declares victory with ruling Fidesz party on course to win

EPA

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has claimed victory and looks set for a fourth term in office, with his Fidesz party on course to win the country’s elections.

Thanks to Hungary’s six main opposition parties putting aside their ideological differences to form a united front against the ruling party, the contest was forecast to be the closest since Mr Orban took power in 2010.

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