Orbán’s bid for a fifth term faces a tight finish as Hungary votes
TL;DR
Viktor Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term in Hungary as polls show the opposition led by Péter Magyar ahead, but Hungary’s gerrymandered electoral system could still produce a close result. Magyar’s campaign focuses on domestic issues like the economy and corruption, while Orbán frames Ukraine and EU tensions as national security threats. The race has drawn unusual levels of attention from the United States and Europe, amid debates over Ukraine aid and Hungary’s EU role.
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