Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect Magyar

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Hungary
Politics
Hungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect Magyar

Hungarians are voting in large numbers in an election that could end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Péter Magyar, a former member of the Fidesz party, has promised to reverse Orbán's anti-EU policies and reset relations with the European Union. After five hours of voting, a record 37.98% of the electorate had cast their votes, indicating increased voter mobilization compared to previous elections.

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