Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote
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“Hungarians began voting on Sunday in what is seen as the country's most consequential election in decades”
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“Orbán, who has governed with a parliamentary supermajority since 2010, faces the most significant challenge of his political career under former ally Péter Magyar.”
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“Research published this week by Hungarian pollster Medián projected a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority for the opposition.”
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“He co-founded Fidesz during the collapse of communism and rose to prominence in 1989 after calling for the withdrawal of Soviet troops.”
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“Since returning to power in 2010, he has reshaped Hungary’s constitution, institutions and media landscape.”
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“Magyar broke with the government in 2024 following a scandal linked to the pardon of a convict in a child sexual abuse case.”
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“He founded the Tisza Party the same year, securing 30% of the vote in the European Parliament elections that same year.”
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“In March, Hungary blocked a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine amid a dispute over the Druzhba pipeline, drawing criticism from several member states.”
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“Orbán has also maintained close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
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“Orbán has received backing from several prominent figures on the international right, including former US President Donald Trump.”
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“US Vice President JD Vance travelled to Budapest during the campaign, alongside appearances by France’s Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Matteo Salvini.”
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“Tisza Party sits within the European People’s Party, the centre-right group in the European Parliament, and he has pledged to restore Hungary’s relations with the EU and NATO.”
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“In February, Magyar alleged that individuals linked to the government attempted to compromise him using a so-called honey trap.”
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“Shortly afterwards, leaked recordings appeared to show Hungary’s foreign minister in discussions with his Russian counterpart about potential lobbying within the EU.”
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“Polling stations opened at 06:00 and are due to close at 19:00.”
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“Of the 199 parliamentary seats, 106 are elected in individual constituencies, while the remaining 93 are allocated through party lists.”
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