Viktor Orbán courts voters in neighboring Romania as Hungary’s election tightens
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is campaigning in Romania ahead of a closely contested Hungarian election.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is campaigning in neighboring Romania to shore up support ahead of Hungary's general election next week, which polls suggest could end his 16-year tenure. Center-right candidate Péter Mayga has emerged as Orbán's strongest challenger in what is shaping up to be one of Europe's most closely watched political races this year. Orbán's strategy of courting Romanian voters underscores his vulnerability at home and his willingness to pursue an unconventional campaign approach as the election tightens. A loss would mark a significant shift in Central European politics, as Orbán has become a fixture of the region's political landscape and a polarizing figure in EU debates over judicial independence and democratic norms. The vote will determine whether Hungary continues its current political trajectory or pivots toward a new leadership.
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