Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete April 12, 2026 at 01:25 AM

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Hungarians are deciding whether to end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule amid economic struggles and scandals. Orbán, supported by Donald Trump, campaigns on protecting Hungarian interests against Brussels and Ukraine, while rival Péter Magyar seeks to unseat him by appealing to voters in key districts. Orbán has angered EU partners by vetoing aid to Ukraine and maintaining ties with Russia. Polls suggest a close race, with the outcome potentially hinging on 22 "battleground seats" where results may be delayed due to uncounted votes. The election's outcome will determine Hungary's future direction within the EU and its relationship with Ukraine and Russia.

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Orbán accused booing protesters of 'pushing Ukrainian interests'.

quote — BBC100% confidence

5% of the votes in battleground seats will not be counted immediately.

statistic — Ágoston Mráz/Nézőpont Institute100% confidence

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó regularly spoke to his Russian counterpart before and after EU summits.

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Orbán has vetoed €90bn in aid to Ukraine.

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Donald Trump has called on Hungarians to vote for Orbán.

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Ágoston Mráz 30% Russia 40% Tisza Party ×240% Györ ×340% Nézőpont Institute 40% Péter Szijjártó 50% European Union ×260% Donald Trump 60% Ukraine ×370% Péter Magyar ×370% Fidesz ×780% Viktor Orbán (Orbán) ×790%

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hungarian election 100% orbán 90% fidesz 80% ukraine 70% péter magyar 70% european union 60% political scandals 50% donald trump 50% nato 40%

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