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Orbán’s defeat would deprive nationalist conservatives across the world of a champion. Opponents see Sunday’s vote as a chance to halt autocracy
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Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy

Defeat for the populist rightwing premier would reverberate across Europe

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

Orbán’s election defeat is a blow to Trump and Maga

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

Rising prices and declining services for ordinary voters contrast with the excesses of those close to the prime minister