In the months leading up to the European Parliament elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing Fidesz party framed the vote as a crucial battle for the country's future. Orbán's dominance in Hungarian politics has been bolstered by a vast pro-government media network that has shaped public discourse for over a decade.
Despite facing a formidable challenge from a new party led by a former Fidesz member, Orbán's party secured victory in the elections, albeit with reduced margins. The upstart party, campaigning on an anti-corruption platform, garnered significant support, reflecting growing discontent with the current government.
