Polls close in Hungarian vote that puts PM Viktor Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' to the test

Apr 12, 2026 - 22:00
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Polls close in Hungarian vote that puts PM Viktor Orbán's 'illiberal democracy' to the test
woman casting ballot in election

If the opinion poll findings prove accurate, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's potential defeat after 16 years in power would have significant implications not only for Hungary but for the European Union, ⁠Ukraine and beyond.