Hungary is gearing up for a parliamentary election on 12 April, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant challenge in 16 years. This election marks a critical moment for the nationalist-populist Fidesz party, which has consistently trailed the opposition Tisza party in recent independent polls – a disadvantage not seen since Mr Orbán took office in 2010.
President Tamás Sulyok officially announced the election date on Tuesday, urging citizens to participate. "One of the cornerstones of democracy is the right to vote freely," he stated on social media.
