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

Orbán’s defeat would deprive nationalist conservatives across the world of a champion. Opponents see Sunday’s vote as a chance to halt autocracy

Party launches policies for regional elections later this year

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.

Rightwing leader trails in polls to Péter Magyar, despite support from JD Vance on recent visit

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

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party was projected to win 136 out of 199 seats, giving it a two-thirds majority

With its huge mandate Péter Magyar’s Tisza can prepare to change the constitution and restore rule of law

Brussels has linked unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects Péter Magyar to deliver on

Alternative for Germany quarrels about Maga after Hungarian election fiasco

Populist nationalism can be beaten at the ballot box, even if it can endure a long time

The country has become beholden to former premier’s oligarchs and Russian interests, experts warn