Hungary’s election fight is intensifying as Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar stage rival mass rallies in Budapest to show strength. On Sunday, both sides are marching in the capital on the March 15 national holiday. Observers are treating the crowds as a test of momentum with the April 12 vote approaching. Orbán is campaigning on nationalism and warnings about dangers posed by the EU and Ukraine. Magyar has focused on living costs, public services and corruption claims. He also promises to rebuild democratic institutions and shift Hungary back toward Western partners. Polls show Magyar’s Tisza ahead, but Orbán’s Fidesz still dominates rural areas and much of the media.
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main political opponent, Péter Magyar, each called their supporters to the streets of Hungary’s capital on Sunday for a show of strength before the two men face off in pivotal ele… [291 chars]
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Published: 2026-03-15T14:52:48Z
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