Three ways Orban gives himself an edge in Hungary's vote
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is seeking re-election amidst concerns of an uneven playing field. Orban's ruling coalition has overhauled the electoral system, leveraged state resources, and controlled the media environment to gain an advantage.
Hungary's presidential election is underway with Prime Minister Viktor Orban facing challenger Peter Magyar. Orban's ruling coalition has changed the electoral system, giving them an advantage. The coalition has also leveraged state resources to campaign and controlled the media environment. Many independent media outlets have shut down or been bought by Orban's allies. The government has used taxpayer money to spread campaign messages and conducted a media blitz. The OSCE has deployed a full observation mission due to concerns over the election's fairness.
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