Hungarians will head to the polls on April 12 for parliamentary elections, as Hungary finds itself at the center of international attention due to the war in Ukraine and the government’s ties with Russia.
Polls suggest a tight race between current Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition leader Péter Magyar, who could bring change after 16 years of Orbán’s rule.
The election outcome is being closely monitored by Ukraine, Russia, and countries within the European Union.
The campaign has been shaped by political tensions with the EU and mutual accusations with Kyiv, while Hungary has played a key role in the bloc’s decisions on sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine.
