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Orbán Faces Surprise Challenger as Hungary Votes

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Orbán Faces Surprise Challenger as Hungary Votes
Voters in Hungary are casting ballots in an election that poses the strongest challenge to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in over a decade. The vote follows a bitter campaign. It has energized both Orbán's loyal supporters and a united opposition. The opposition is now led by a new figure, Péter Magyar. He is a former insider in Orbán's party who has turned critic. His rapid rise has reshaped the political landscape, making this election a key test of Orbán's long-held power.