Orbán faces an electoral reckoning in Hungary
Defeat for the populist rightwing premier would reverberate across Europe
Defeat for the populist rightwing premier would reverberate across Europe

Hungary’s illiberal champion has benefited from the misjudgments and complacency of other leaders

Péter Magyar is ready to recommit to Nato and EU if he becomes prime minister after spring elections

Election follows bitter campaign that has energised both government loyalists and opposition behind Péter Magyar

The country’s economic model has stoked inflation and weighed on growth

Rural strongholds turn against ruling Fidesz party ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election

Several loyalists have moved overseas while others vow to form ‘constructive co-operation’ with incoming premier