Hungary at polls in key election that could unseat Orban after 16 years
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Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could unseat Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. The election is seen as a choice between Orban's nationalist policies and a return to democratic values, with his main challenger Peter Magyar leading in independent polls.
Hungarians are casting ballots in a key election. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in power for 16 years, faces a challenge from Peter Magyar. Polls opened at 6am local time and are scheduled to close at 7pm. The election is being closely watched in Europe and beyond. Orban's government has been criticized for its crackdown on minority rights and media freedoms. Magyar has campaigned on issues affecting ordinary voters, including public health care and government corruption.
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