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Viktor Orbán has led Hungary since 2010, building a political system critics describe as authoritarian while supporters credit with strong governance and national sovereignty. In April 2026, Hungarians voted in elections that threatened his 16-year grip on power, with opposition challenger Peter Magyar gaining significant momentum amid concerns over democratic backsliding, corruption, and EU relations. The outcome carries implications for European politics, NATO unity, and the broader contest between populist and liberal democratic models in the EU.