Orbán Faces Challenges as Hungary's Opposition Gains Momentum

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party is projected to lose the upcoming elections to the pro-European opposition party Tisza, leading polls indicate. Orbán's leadership, which has lasted 16 years, faces strong opposition from Tisza's leader, Peter Magyar, who aims to unlock approximately 17 billion euros in EU funds currently suspended due to governance issues. This political shift could mark a significant change in Hungary's ties with the EU and the West, particularly in foreign policy and energy issues. The election's outcome is critical as it might redefine Hungary's stance towards both Ukraine and Russia.