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

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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