Hungary Key Election Could Unseat Prime Minister Orbán

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Orbán is the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonists. Orbán is known for his far-right populist stance and has faced criticism for undermining democracy and media freedom. His main challenger Péter Magyar leads the center-right Tisza party and has gained traction by focusing on issues like health care and corruption. Magyar calls the election a referendum on Hungary’s future direction. The election is being closely watched across Europe with concerns about external meddling and internal fraud.