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Hungary votes to end Orbán's 16-year rule
World

Hungary votes to end Orbán's 16-year rule

Hungarians are heading to the polls Sunday in the most competitive election Viktor Orbán has faced since taking power in 2010, with opposition leader Péter Magyar's grassroots Tisza party leading most polls. Orbán closed his campaign warning of war and lost sovereignty; Magyar promised to dismantle the system entirely. The outcome carries broad European implications — Orbán is one of Putin's closest allies inside the EU.

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Will TISZA – Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA) win the most seats in the next Hungarian parliamentary election?76% chance
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At a concert in Budapest, anti-Orbán sentiments take center stage ahead of election

At a concert in Budapest, anti-Orbán sentiments take center stage ahead of election

NPR · Apr 11

In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

In Hungary, upcoming elections could bring an end to Orban's 16-year rule

NPR · Apr 11

Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster

Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster

BBC · Apr 11

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