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Issued on: 12/04/2026 - 16:57Modified: 12/04/2026 - 17:13

A pro-government demonstrator holds a sign with drawings of US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, Hungary, on Oct. 23, 2025. A pro-government demonstrator holds a sign with drawings of US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on October 23, 2025. © Rudolf Karancsi, AP

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces his biggest challenge on Sunday as the country votes in crucial elections that could hand victory to his centre-right rival Peter Magyar. Orban, an ally of US President Donald Trump and one of the European Union's biggest antagonists, has run an aggressive campaign, claiming that a defeat would drag his country into war alongside Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

What you need to know

  • Hungarians are voting this Sunday to elect a new parliament.

  • Having been in power for over fifteen years, Primer Minister Viktor Orban is seeking re-election in an election that is being closely watched across Europe.

  • His main opponent is Peter Magyar, who has established himself as the face of the opposition.
  • The campaign has been marked by high tensions surrounding the European Union, the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia.
  • The results of this election could influence Hungary’s political direction and its relations with European capitals.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, Reuters and AP)

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