Hungary is preparing for a potentially pivotal election on Sunday that could end Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule. Opinion polls indicate a close race, with many Hungarians believing the election will decide the country’s future in Europe.
Prime Minister Orban addressed the nation urging voters to see him as the safe choice, warning that removing him from office would imperil the nation. He has received unique endorsements from both U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kremlin.
Recent polling data, including a survey published by Nepszava, shows the centre-right Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, leading Orban’s Fidesz party. Nearly a quarter of voters remain undecided as the election approaches.