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Hungary's Election: A Decisive Moment for the Global Far Right
April 9, 2026
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A victory for Viktor Orbán's challenger could be a major setback for the global far-right movement. This pivotal election in Hungary is a bellwether for the future of democracy.
Hungary, a country of less than 10 million people and an economy producing just 1.1% of the European Union's GDP, is poised to hold one of the most consequential elections in Europe this year. On Sunday, Viktor Orbán, who has served as prime minister for the past 16 years, faces the most serious threat to his power during that time. Polls consistently show the center-right party led by his main challenger, Péter Magyar, holding a substantial lead.
Orbán, once described by former Trump adviser Steve Bannon as
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