The “Magyar phenomenon” and the renewal of Hungarian opposition
The take of two campaigns
The international environment of the Hungarian elections
The uneven playing field
On April 12, Hungarians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections. Aside from the U.S. midterms that will be held this November, the vote in Hungary is widely seen as the world’s most consequential election of 2026. The country has undergone profound changes over the past 16 years of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s illiberal rule, but the upcoming contest could reverse that trend.
