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As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions

Hungary’s April 12, 2026 parliamentary election, viewed as the most decisive since the fall of communism in 1989, will determine whether incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party retain power or are ousted by Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. The outcome carries significant implications for Hungary’s democratic trajectory, its role in the European Union, and Russia’s influence within the bloc, with key issues including systemic corruption, electoral fairness, and the country’s alignment with Western allies versus Russia.